The Friends of Milliner House support the work of the home. Situated within a residential area on the outskirts of Luton, Bedfordshire, Milliner House is a purpose built 40 bedded care home offering Dementia, Residential and Mental Health care.
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 Milliner House 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.
Tesco Bags of Help Covid-19 Communities Fund
As mentioned previously on the website, The Friends of Milliner House Care Home are grateful for receiving Tesco Bags of Help Covid-19 Communities Fund for £500.
Thanks to this fund the care home was able to purchase a dart board, a karaoke machine and a pool table which will keep residents entertained and lift their spirits.
Thank you to Tesco Bags of Help COVID-19 Communities Fund
The Friends of Milliner House Care Home are delighted to have received funding from Tesco Bags of Help COVID-19 Communities Fund for £500.
The money will go towards items such as tablets 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. To keep the residents entertained part of the fund will also go towards games like playing cards and jigsaws and also active mind resources like puzzles and quizzes.
Keeping Connected Project
The Friends of Milliner House Care Home are participating in Keeping Connected Project.
To ease the isolation for residents, local communities and volunteers will keep in touch with residents through letters and cards which will be sent to them on a regular basis.
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: 1-2 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