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 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.
Friends of Acacia Mews Committee meeting
The Friends held their first meeting of 2017 on Wednesday 25th January
Among the matters discussed it was highlighted that funding bids had recently been submitted with the funding to be used to train volunteers as End of Life sitters and also to buy mobile multi sensory equipment for residents with dementia. There are also plans to hold a summer fete
Friends of Acacia Mews Committee meeting
On the 24th October 2016 Friends of Acacia Mews held their Committee meeting
6 volunteers have now been cleared to volunteer in the home and another 12 are going through the recruitment process. The Friends are currently aiming to start an End of Life sitters project and will be applying for an Awards 4 All grant to fund this
Visit of the Duke of York
On Tuesday 11th October 2016, the Duke of York visited Attends offices to be updated on our work.
As part of his role, he is patron of each of the friends groups in care homes.
Pictured here, he is talking to Nichole, project manager, and Kahlil who is newly appointed to the team. He was delighted to hear of the progress to date.
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