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.
Coach trip for residents
Residents enjoy day out
The Friends of Milliner House were delighted to pay £550 for the coach trip for the residents of Milliner House.
This was really appreciated by the residents as they had really nice day out.
Thanks to Tesco Community Grants
The grant will go towards activity kits for the residents
The Friends of Milliner House were delighted to receive a grant of £500 from the Tesco Community Grants. The money will go towards activity kits for the home containing a variety of engaging activities and games. The activity kits are very beneficial for the elderly residents living with dementia and allow them to live a more meaningful life.
Volunteer catch up meetings
Since Covid, the routines have changed the way people volunteer in care homes
Since Covid, the routines have changed the way people volunteer in care homes. Alongside this so have many of the people: both staff and volunteers.
These all combine to make people feel a little uncertain about elements of their volunteering at some point or another.
While there has always been the opportunity for one-to-one contact with Attend by contacting Sona at sona.sladkova@attend.org.uk we are now looking at another way for our volunteers to gain more support.
On the first Tuesday of every month, we will be holding open zoom sessions for any volunteer to catch up. These will be at 2pm. If you would like to join the call, email sona.sladkova@attend.org.uk to be added to the zoom invite.
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