Care that makes you feel at home

www.abbeyieldnewcastle.org.uk Abbeyield is a place where you can enjoy your later years, enjoy making new friendships and receive exceptional levels of care. Our ethos is built on the belief that happiness can be found through community, and that loneliness need not be an inevitable feature of old age. Abbeyield Newcastle offers the best of both worlds; we are a small, not-for-proit charity with four houses around the city which allows us to provide a personal service to meet the individual needs of all our residents. We are afiliated to the Abbeyield Society, an international not-for-proit organisation, giving us the security and beneits from being part of a large, stable organisation.

Our Homes

Abbeyield Newcastle has followed in the footsteps of its founder and has also had the generous support of local philanthropists and Community and Friendship volunteers. at its core. We run two care homes and two supported sheltered living residences across Fenham and offering full time and respite care. From our stunning detached house at Thorney Close in Fenham housing six residents to the thirty-two bedrooms of The Grove, a former private residence of a wealthy sea merchant, we offer real choice when it comes to size of home The History of Abbeyield and style of living.

Upon leaving the Army in 1956 Richard Our two care homes have full wheelchair access, laundry services, freshly Carr-Gomm, was deeply saddened at the prepared meals and a broad range of activities chosen by our residents as well loneliness and isolation he saw amongst as round the clock care from our team of professional staff. the elderly when he returned to his Our two supported sheltered homes, whilst not care homes, also offer freshly neighbourhood in Bermondsey, South cooked meals in a comfortable and homely setting, with staff on hand to offer London. Determined to do something about care and support and other residents there for company and friendship. it Richard bought a house and invited two of the local residents to move in with him to More information on each of our homes can be found in the individual site proiles. share each others’ company. The irst Abbeyield house was born. Before long, more people moved into the house, and several volunteers joined Richard in supporting the elderly residents. The Abbeyield Society grew and expanded to locations across London and beyond as it became a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for people entering old age. Castle Farm Today, Abbeyield nationally is made up of 700 houses, 80 care homes and 2 nursing homes, looking after more than 7,000 residents in the UK. Yet it maintains that same fundamental philosophy of community and friendship at its core.

The Grove Care at Abbeyield

We provide three different Life at Abbeyield forms of care at our homes There is a common misconception that a care home is somewhere in Newcastle upon Tyne: people are forced to go when they can no longer cope on their own. For this reason, people often don’t look at changing their living Supported Sheltered Homes circumstances until the decision is no longer theirs to make. Aimed at those who want to retain the independence of a private home, while At Abbeyield we believe that the community environment in our homes beneitting from the companionship of shared gives residents the chance to socialise and support each other to ind a greater living and the support offered in taking care fulillment in their old age. Without the hassle of handling daily chores, bills of household chores such as cooking and and home maintenance, our residents are able to focus on spending their time cleaning. Our supported sheltered homes can enjoying their later years in the company of others. We encourage residents to be found at Linden Road and Thorney Close. furnish their own personal spaces and create a home they are proud to show off when visited by friends and family. Residents are always welcome to invite their Residential Care Homes loved ones to stay for meals and utilise our overnight guest rooms if they wish. The focus of our residential care is every bit as much on independence, community and An Active Community fulillment as our sheltered homes, with an At the heart of what we offer is additional level of support for those who fulillment. For some, that can be require it. Our residential care homes at The found by sitting in comfortable Grove and Castle Farm do accommodate those surroundings, enjoying the peace requiring assistance with dressing and bathing. and quiet offered by a tranquil GPs, nurses and other medical staff also visit garden; for others it’s heading out on a regular basis. on an excursion or taking up a Respite Care (short stay) new hobby with friends. We give residents the option of doing as Often provided to elderly people who have much or as little as they please, and we encourage them suffered an illness or injury and require and their families to participate in choosing what it is we offer. Whether it’s assistance and monitoring during their arts and crafts, a spot of gentle exercise or a trip to the Central Library on rehabilitation. Respite care can also be used to trial the experience of supported living. an easy access minibus, participating in the decision-making process allows residents to maintain their independence and interest levels. Knowing that Respite care is provided at all our homes. help is never far away, can raise conidence levels and get residents back to hobbies and pastimes they had perhaps given up on. Because our homes are small, we are able to adapt the service residents receive as their A Healthy Approach requirements change over time. For more For the body and mind to be willing, information on provision of care with regard we know residents need to have the to speciic health issues, please contact us right sustenance. All of our homes on 0191 2857174. offer a range of nutritious and, just as importantly, delicious menus created in conjunction with the residents themselves and our talented chefs. Because our homes are designed for small communities, we can tailor the food we provide not only to dietary requirements but also to likes and dislikes.

The Buddy Scheme We believe in offering prospective residents the chance to get a genuine feel for our homes before making a decision on their living arrangements. That’s why we Thorney Close run the Buddy Scheme. Through the Buddy Scheme existing residents and their families share their own irst-hand experiences of life with Abbeyield. Over the years we have found it to be important for visitors to get an authentic viewpoint on our homes and the services we provide. Linden Road Newcastle upon Tyne

Welcome to Castle Farm South Gosforth

Our purpose built residential care home is located near to Purpose built, fully accessible single storey home the beautiful Dene and is within easy reach of both 24 large, single en-suite rooms with bath Gosforth and Jesmond. and shower Long term care and respite care Built in 1993 on behalf of Abbeyield, we offer a home from home for our 24 residents. Beautiful sensory gardens All our rooms are equal in size and have a view of our beautiful gardens, Delicious home cooked meals yet each one feels different, personalised with your own personal In house chef to cater for special dietary belongings and soft furnishings to ensure it feels like home. requirements Our long standing team of experienced carers, chefs and gardeners are on Community minibus for group excursions hand to meet your every need; offering 24 hour care, a range of organised Hairdressing activities, delicious home cooked meals, help and support to maintain relationships outside of the home or simply someone to talk to as often A wide range of planned activities to choose from or as little as you like. Wi-i enabled We recognise that everybody’s needs and interests differ, so have Visiting GPs, district nurses and therapists tailored our home to respect and respond to your privacy and individual Excellent Care Quality Commission reports requirements. We hold monthly residents’ meetings and encourage those residents who are interested, to contribute their ideas to the day to day running of the home, in terms of activities on offer, menus and food choices and organised excursions out of the home. Support makes life more fulilling Our doors are always open to chat to residents, visiting families and The thought of residential care is terrifying for some but I always friends and to anyone starting to think about long term or respite care. knew that it would be something I would choose one day. Having lost my wife, I managed perfectly well on my own but there comes I look forward to speaking to you soon. a time when you need and want more than to simply manage. I initially came to Castle Farm for a short ‘holiday’ following a long stint in hospital. The short respite stay was all I needed to afirm that life would be easier and hence more fulilling, with a little extra support, so my daughters helped me to make the move Chris Major on a permanent basis. Residential Care Home Manager I amaze myself most days in the activities I ind myself involved with…. Who would have thought that you would ind me in an exercise class, albeit chairobics? But moving to Castle Farm has given me the incentive to join in a range of activities. We have set up our own fortnightly discussion group to get together and talk about an issue that is high on the news agenda. We talk about anything from the UK’s role within Europe, American gun laws to the latest royal or celebrity scandal. With so many of us less physically able than we may once have been, coupled with the fact that all our practical needs are taken care of by the lovely staff, we have the luxury of time on our hands to read newspapers, listen to the radio and watch the news. We are probably more up to speed on current affairs than most, which certainly makes for an interesting debate! This was written in memory of Walter, who sadly passed away in April 2013. We enjoyed many happy times with him at Castle Farm and he is sadly missed. Newcastle upon Tyne I was taken aback by the genuine level of care

I joined Castle Farm in 1993 and over the years have made some wonderful friendships with both residents and members of the team, many of whom have been here a long time too, but nobody can quite claim my 20 year service crown! Having worked in other care homes in the area I was immediately taken aback by the level of genuine care on offer. We aim to be a home from home as Castle Farm belongs to the people who live here; we are simply here to support our residents in whatever they need to enrich their lives. Our regular residents’ meetings are really well attended and give our residents the opportunity to have their say about what they would like to eat and activities they would like to do – they let us know and we arrange it. Residents get involved as much or as little as they like- sometimes a warm smile and a friendly hello is as much as people want. Recognising that everyone is not the same is what I believe makes us different too.

Trish Graham, Deputy Manager at Castle Farm since 1993

This is where I want to live… cancel the other visits!

It was my Mum who decided the time was right to the care he needed, whilst Mum was able to relax and get seek some extra care and support for her and my father. the rest that she needed too. Recognising that my Dad’s needs were likely to become Sadly my Dad passed away but Mum has continued to too much for her to deal with alone, she asked me to look live at Castle Farm. Despite her relative level of itness for a care home in Newcastle where the pair of them and good health for a lady of her age (91), she receives could live. a great level of care from the team, most of whom have I was given a pretty clear brief of what she wanted and been there since the day she arrived. what she didn’t – modern with a pleasant outlook, south Gone are the mundane tasks such as housework, cooking west facing gardens to enjoy and 2 rooms for her and Dad and washing as this is all taken care of. Instead she takes - and narrowed it down to a few for her to choose from. part in a range of activities, goes on trips out to the shops, Still living in Scotland, they made the journey down to visit the cinema and garden centres and has made a number of my shortlist. Castle Farm was the irst on our list and when friends who she enjoys chatting to. Mum walked through the door she said, “This is where I She can enjoy her days: whether she chooses to sit in her want to live” and asked me to cancel the other visits. room where she loves to read, look at the TV or watch the To make things even better, two rooms had become birds feeding in the well tended garden or meet up with available opposite each other so the team at Castle Farm others in the lounge, the choice is hers. It is this freedom to helped us to transform one into a sitting room and the other choose that I think sets Castle Farm apart from other care a bedroom for my parents to share, using Mum and Dad’s homes I have visited and is one of the main reasons why own furniture. my Mum has enjoyed living here for the past six years. Reta and daughter Doreen It really was a wise move on her part as she really She could never be lonely at Castle Farm as there is couldn’t be happier here, which in turn makes me content always somebody to talk to, be it the manager Chris, and gives me peace of mind. a member of the team or one of the residents – it really does feel like an extended family where everyone is made As my Dad’s care needs grew, Mum was still with him to feel welcome. but knew that there was a team of experienced people on hand to help. This was mutually beneicial; Dad received

Castle Farm Residential Care Home Castle Farm Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1RF For all enquiries please contact our head ofice on: Tel: (0191) 285 7174 Nearest Metro station: South Gosforth Nearest train station: Central Station Newcastle upon Tyne

Welcome to Linden Road Gosforth

Our beautiful Victorian terraced house located in the centre of Six individual private rooms that can be Gosforth provides supported living for six elderly residents. personalised with your own furniture and belongings

Once a private residence, it now maintains the same warm and welcoming Your own front door bell and key feel of a family home, yet provides individual bed-sitting rooms for residents who want to live independently, without the hassle of cooking Freedom to come and go as you please and cleaning and have the peace of mind that there is someone there for Two home cooked meals provided each day them should they need it. Emergency bells in all rooms and Our residents make their own breakfast and sit down together for a home overnight support cooked lunch and dinner every day but are free to come and go as they please. Some head off to the high street to make the most of the shops No additional bills to pay and coffee shops that are on the doorstep, others enjoy the peace and quiet No property maintenance of their own rooms, or make the most of the beautiful sun lounge and south- westerly garden; the majority opting to relax with a book, jigsaw or a friendly chat, but there are one or two green ingered residents who still like to don their gardening gloves and help Jim in the garden! Our residents vary in age – with people from 70 to well in to the 100s enjoying life at Linden Road. Home cooked meals, some welcomed company and the reassurance that there is always somebody nearby who you can call on in an emergency, seems to keep our residents it and well. I look forward to speaking to you soon.

Ruth June Hornsby House Manager Best of both worlds Whilst not my home it is a pretty good substitute and I’m far happier and more comfortable here than I would be living alone in the home I left behind. I moved to Newcastle from Bristol to be near to my children and initially looked to buy a lat but then a vacancy came up at Linden Road and I jumped at the chance. It offers the best of both worlds; independent living together with support and peace of mind. Newcastle upon Tyne Peace of mind knowing my mother is cared for There comes a time in most people’s life when they are unable to continue to live as they once had done. Dificult decisions have to be made, particularly regarding the loss of that person’s independence and way of life.

At the age of 92, my mother Betty, a hugely independent- minded personality, took the uneasy decision that the time had come for her to move on and Abbeyield Linden Road provided her with what she was looking for.

The well- appointed home for elderly residents provides the support and care that my mother needs but most importantly she maintains a level of independence that is so important to a person like her. Her spacious en-suite room contains her own furniture and ‘bits and pieces’ so it really does feel like home from home when we visit. Charles & Betty Whilst the staff are professional you get a real sense of just how much they care for my mum and the others living here and treat them all as one of the family.

My mother deinitely feels secure and happy and for me I have peace of mind knowing that she is in a relaxed and loving situation.

Green ingers I have always been a keen gardener and had a big old house in Gosforth with a big old garden which I had always tended to. To be honest, losing my garden was one of the biggest concerns about leaving my home, so as soon as I walked in to Linden Road and saw the beautiful garden that Jim cares for so fondly, I was taken by it. When June said that I could take on an area of the garden as my own that was me sold! Whilst I’m unable to do what I used to in the garden, I still have my own little rose garden where I grow lowers that we cut for vases in the house.

The central location of the house is just perfect for me as I still like to get out and about, visiting friends and visiting the garden centres. I absolutely love classical music so regularly attend shows at the Sage which I can get to quite easily in the car, by public transport or even by taxi.

I love the fact I have my own front door key and my own door bell, yet have the reassurance that June and the others are there should I need them and I needn’t worry about making meals and house maintenance; instead I can get on and enjoy my latter years.

Joan

16 Linden Road Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4EY For all enquiries please contact our head ofice on: Tel: (0191) 285 7174 Nearest Metro station: Regent Centre Nearest train station: Central Station Newcastle upon Tyne

Welcome to The Grove Gosforth

The Grove is a splendid mixture of new and old. Originally a 32 spacious, individual, single en-suite rooms private residence, it retains the charm and warmth of a family Long term care and respite care home yet has been extended and refurbished to meet the needs 24 hour care of our elderly residents. Beautiful sensory gardens Our 32 spacious bed sitting rooms, each with its own locking door and en-suite facilities, provide a real home from home and are all fully Delicious home cooked meals wheelchair accessible. In house chef to cater for special dietary requirements All of our rooms are carpeted, have a itted wardrobe, curtains and bed, but you are welcome to bring your favourite armchairs and other small items to Community minibus for group excursions ensure it feels like home. A wide range of planned activities to choose from Our communal lounge, dining room and conservatory are comfortable and homely and many of our residents love to spend time here, chatting Visiting GPs, district nurses and therapists amongst themselves, watching TV, catching up on news or some prefer to Excellent Care Quality Commission reports sit quietly watching the world go by and looking out on to our beautiful, well-kept gardens. Meal times form an important part of the day here at The Grove, which is why our chefs are committed to creating menus that are both delicious and nutritious to ensure you enjoy the food you are eating and are beneitting from a varied and balanced diet. They are a time when we all come together and are generally a lovely, sociable event. Whilst The Grove has a warm and homely atmosphere, the rooms and communal areas are spacious enough so that you have company when you want it, or peace and quiet when you don’t. We offer a range of activities which you can choose to participate in if you wish; by far our most popular activity is the weekly chairobics session Music brings us all together which is organised by a itness expert specialising in elderly exercise. Often our residents host their own activities with our support such as our Former primary school and music teacher popular music appreciation group. Marguerite Rook has set up a music appreciation For us, the key thing is to recognise that everybody’s needs and interests group for her fellow residents. differ, which is why we have tailored our home to respect and respond to Marguerite said: “I have always had a passion for music, it is your privacy and individual requirements to ensure that The Grove is very very much a part of me.” much your home. “I came to The Grove as I could no longer live independently, I look forward to speaking to you soon. and I have never looked back. It offers me the lexibility of keeping my freedom yet the help and support I need. “I still see my friends from outside of the home and often go out to church or up to the high street for a coffee, but I have met Kath Brown some lovely new people I can call friends at The Grove too. Residential Care Home Manager “Despite our differences, I ind that music brings us all together and even some of those who are challenged by day to day conversations quite clearly take so much enjoyment out of listening to music – it is certainly aptly named as it really is a music appreciation group.” Newcastle upon Tyne Genuine care I joined The Grove in 1994 and have learned so much over the past 19 years. Joining as a carer, I have been able to progress my own career whilst looking after the needs of our residents and I can’t think of anything more rewarding. The overwhelming difference between The Grove and other places that I have worked is the genuine care for the residents and the pace of life within the home. Whilst we are all busy in our jobs, our residents’ needs come irst, second and last and every single one of us ensures we have time to spend, without anyone feeling rushed or undervalued. Some residents like nothing more than to spend time chatting, sharing memories, discussing current affairs or talking about friends and family, whilst others prefer time on their own. Sometimes just knowing that the offer of company is there should you want it, provides huge reassurance and peace of mind and staves off loneliness. We do our best to encourage people to get involved in appropriate activities, as often we ind a little gentle Chris Logue, deputy manager persuasion is all it takes and once they take part they are hooked. I’ve got to know so many lovely people during my time here; family members visit regularly and become very much part of everyday life here. Ensuring they feel at home when they visit is an important part of our job – after all they are visiting their relatives’ home and we strive to ensure this is exactly how it feels.

Visiting mum is now a joy When mum decided it was time to leave the family house, we spent a long time considering our options. We looked at some newly built state of the art care homes, and whilst the facilities were great, they just didn’t feel like home. But when we visited The Grove, it instantly felt like home from home and both mum and I felt that the transition from the family home into a care home would be far easier in such comfortable, homely, familiar surroundings. Being able to bring our own bedding and furniture ensured that mum felt at home from day one. I remember on the irst visit to The Grove, we walked past the kitchen and I was overwhelmed by the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables that the chef was chopping for that day’s meals. This was a huge selling point to me as mum had lost all interest in cooking and indeed eating and it was beginning to show. Like so many elderly people who have been iercely independent, mum never wanted to be a burden and would seldom ask my sister or I for help. Yet she had reached a point where she needed our help, so our visits became less about spending time together and more about getting jobs done. Now visiting mum is a joy. We have time to chat and enjoy each other’s company as all her practical needs are met by the lovely staff. And despite never asking us for help, mum is quite comfortable asking the care team for help when she needs it, although to be honest this is so seldom as they always seem to be one step ahead. Whilst knowing all the practical things are being taken care of in terms of meals, laundry and medicines, one of the biggest things for us is to know that mum isn’t lonely and that there are always people there for her, be it to help in a time of need or to simply spend time having a chat. An added bonus is that mum has made some lovely new friends with some of the other residents, which at her time in life you don’t really expect and it’s lovely to see that despite her age and frailty she is still enjoying her life.

Abbeyield Residential Care Home 40 The Grove, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne , NE3 1NH For all enquiries please contact our head ofice on: Tel: (0191) 285 7174 Nearest Metro station: South Gosforth Nearest train station: Central Station Newcastle upon Tyne

Welcome to Thorney Close Fenham

Our beautiful home is situated in its own private walled Six individual private rooms that can be personalised with your own furniture and grounds on the highly desirable Fenham Hall Drive. The six belongings bedroom detached house, overlooks the Town Moor yet is minutes from the hustle and bustle of the centre of Fenham, Your own front door bell and key and the centre of Newcastle is easily accessible via regular Freedom to come and go as you please public transport. Two home cooked meals provided each day

Once home to the Lawson Family, the house was donated to Abbeyield Emergency bells in all rooms and overnight Newcastle upon Tyne in 1992 and now provides supported independent support living to six lovely, elderly residents. No additional bills to pay Our residents’ rooms are spacious and bright, overlooking the gardens or the Town Moor and are furnished with personal furniture to ensure they No property maintenance feel like home. Respite care available We have a communal lounge and conservatory where some of our residents choose to relax or socialise or discuss the news of the day and we serve morning coffee, home cooked lunches and evening dinner in our comfortable dining room. Sunday is our extra special day when we tend to enjoy a morning sherry and a glass of wine with our lunch. We are really fortunate to have spectacular walled gardens with lowers and plants, particularly our infamous Dahlias, to rival those found in any popular public gardens. There are also a number of quiet seating areas, where you will often ind residents enjoying the peace and tranquillity or Pat Brantingham - Volunteer Committee Member should they feel like it doing a spot of gardening. I offered to make the curtains And we even have our own vegetable patch, where we grow an array of fruit and vegetables which make their way on to our plates at meal times- 21 years ago and I’m still here you can’t get much fresher or more local than that! When Marjorie Lawson entrusted her family home to Abbeyield, a group of us got together to form a committee to help transform the lovely family home into sheltered supported living. I volunteered to make the curtains and here I am nearly 21 years later, still heavily involved Vicki Peverley with the running of the house. House Manager I enjoy spending time chatting with the residents and over the years have made some lovely friends. I love to get involved with the special parties and events at the house. Following in the tradition of the Lawson family who were well known philanthropists, the residents of Thorney Close host an annual garden party for friends and family to raise money for local charities and community groups and I love to bake cakes and make jams and chutneys to help with their fundraising. I am not alone though, volunteers play a huge role at Abbeyield and committee members are often found visiting and chatting with residents. Encouraging mum to move to Abbeyield Newcastle upon Tyne was the best thing we could have done

I never thought I would see the day when I would encourage my mum to leave the family home behind, but in 2010 I did just that. My mum has lived in Fenham since the 1930s and had lived in the same house around the corner from Thorney Close for 44 years so knew and loved the area. But after the passing of my father she struggled on in the big family home on her own and I could see she was becoming withdrawn yet was still keen to continue to live independently. We knew of Thorney Close as it was around the corner from our family home so we encouraged her to give it a go on a trial basis. That trial was three years ago and mum has never looked back. The nutritious home cooked meals have had a huge impact on mum’s health and wellbeing and whilst she often chooses to spend time in her own room as opposed to the communal areas, knowing that there are people to talk to and that Vicki the manager is on hand should she need her, provides her with great peace of mind. Also knowing that she is safe and secure in her home is hugely important to us as older people can often feel vulnerable living alone. We all worried how she would cope with moving from a large family home to essentially one room, but this hasn’t been an issue at all. The change in mum since moving to Thorney Close has been huge. Staying in your own home might seem like the best option Betty with Vicki Peverley but I really think that accessing the right level of care before it becomes too late has been the best thing we could have done.

Life is just so much easier now I’m at Abbeyield

I moved in to Thorney Close nearly 5 years ago and have absolutely no regrets. My father lived in an Abbeyield house so I was very familiar with them and didn’t really hesitate when my children suggested I consider it. I coped ine living on my own. In fact, I actually enjoyed learning to cook for myself as I have always loved to taste new foods, but the truth is I don’t miss cooking and other such chores and like nothing more than sitting down to a home cooked meal twice a day. Vicki, Charlotte and Linda are lovely cooks and always serve up dishes that we love. Life is so much easier for me at Thorney Close, I needn’t worry about the on-going maintenance of my old house or the day to day chores, instead I can enjoy my time. I catch the bus from the nearby bus stop in to Newcastle or up to the shops in Fenham or simply enjoy spending time in the house, be it in my room, in the comfortable lounge or in the beautiful garden that is illed with lowers and lovely places to sit. You will often ind me, head down with a crossword, sometimes enlisting the help of some of the staff such as David and Charlotte. Charlotte loves playing scrabble and often gets the scrabble board out to challenge us to a game. Eric and David Getting together with the other residents for morning coffee and at meal times is a lovely way to spend the day and provides just the right level of interaction to ensure you never feel lonely but likewise still have your own space. The realisation that you are getting old is never easy, but I’m a great believer that there is little point worrying about what you once had, but you should instead enjoy what you have now and make the most of it.

Thorney Close, 2 Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9DT

For all enquiries please contact our head ofice on: Tel: (0191) 285 7174 Buses to Newcastle No. 36 via Central Station No. 63 to Old Eldon Square No.15 or 15A to Haymarket via RVI Not-for-Proit Care Quality Commission Being a not-for-proit organisation gives us the ability to focus solely on the welfare of our residents and ensures that they receive the best possible care at (CQC) a fair price. As a charity, every penny we receive goes towards supporting the The Care Quality Commission assesses residents within our care. hospitals, care homes and care services to ensure they are meeting national standards. Financial Advice Inspections of care homes by the CQC The cost of living in care homes can vary dramatically depending on the can help to indicate the quality of the care type of accommodation required and the care provider. There are a number provided at a home to prospective residents of funding options open to residents who may also be eligible for grants and and their families. funding from a variety of sources. For more information on paying for care, AgeUK offers excellent help and guidance and can be contacted on Abbeyield Newcastle upon Tyne has 0800 169 6565 or at www.ageuk.org.uk. been rated highly for its level of care.

The Abbeyield Volunteers Quite simply, it wouldn’t be possible for us to continue the work we do as a not-for-proit organisation if it wasn’t for the teams of volunteers we can call on. Whether it’s pastoral activities, fundraising, organising events or even helping to renovate and landscape our gardens, the support of local people is integral to our success and to the happiness of our residents. There are over 10,000 volunteers who give additional support to those in Abbeyield homes across the UK, and Newcastle has some of the most generous volunteers in the country, many of whom have been involved with Abbeyield for a number of years.

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