The Friends of Acacia Mews support the work of the home situated within Hatfield, Hertfordshire, Acacia Mews is a purpose-built care home offering Dementia, Nursing, Residential, Respite and End of Life care. Acacia Mews Care Home also provides specialist care for young people with physical disabilities.
The Friends aim to improve the quality of life of the residents of the care home by working with staff, residents and relatives.
The Friends of Acacia Mews Care Home are looking to develop services on the site. We have found that this is particularly valued by some residents who through deteriorating health do not have the confidence to come out of their rooms. Alongside this, we support the care homes’ activities’ coordinators by providing extra pairs of hands during organised activity sessions and outings.
THANK YOU TO VOLUNTEERS FOR TOILETRIES DONATIONS
Toiletries donations gratefully received
The Friends of Acacia Mews would like to say ‘Thank you’ to care home volunteers for their generous donations of toiletries for the residents of Acacia Mews Care home. This support is wonderful, and highly appreciated, making a real difference for residents in the current times.
Thank you to EISAI
The Friends of Acacia Mews are very grateful for the funding supplied by Eisai
The Friends of Acacia Mews received generous funding from EISAI a few months ago. Part of the fund was spent on lovely gazebos for the garden. Another part of the fund was spent on 3 x TV’s and TV stand which will keep residents entertained in these challenging times as they can enjoy watching their favourite TV programmes, quiz games and exercise videos.
Thank you to Tesco Bags of Help COVID-19 Communities Fund
The Friends of Acacia Mews Care Home are delighted to have received funding from Tesco Bags of Help COVID-19 Communities Fund for £500.
The money will go towards tablets which will help to ease the isolation, so residents can keep in touch with their friends, relatives and volunteers via Skype or Zoom, and they will also be able to use them to provide entertainment or even simple exercise videos. Part of the fund will be spent on portable radios and active mind resources such as puzzles, games and quizzes.
Volunteering opportunities
We know your time is valuable and any time you can spare for us will make a big difference. You could volunteer at a one off event or regularly, it is entirely up to you.
If you don’t see a volunteering opportunity to suit you then please get in touch because we could develop an opportunity just for you. If you would like to volunteer please download the application form and return by email to info@friendsofcarehomes.org.uk
Befriending
- A friendly approachable manner
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Helpful disposition with an interest in local community
When: Monday – Sunday (AM or PM)
How long: 3 hours a week
How to apply: please download the application form and return by email to info@friendsofcarehomes.org.uk
Lunch Time Companion “Let’s Do Lunch”
- Patience and understanding
- A calm relaxed nature
- A friendly approachable manner
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
When: Monday – Sunday (Lunch Time)
How long: 1-2 hours a week
How to apply: please download the application form and return by email to info@friendsofcarehomes.org.uk
Gardening Volunteer
- Interest in gardening
- Gardening experience desirable but not essential
When: Monday – Sunday (AM or PM)
How long: 1-2 hours a week
How to apply: please download the application form and return by email to info@friendsofcarehomes.org.uk