Cheadle care home celebrates new ‘Veteran Friendly’ status at community event

Care UK’s Abney Court, in Abney Hall Park, has officially received ‘Veteran Friendly’ status and were joined by the local community, along with team members and residents from eight other ‘Veteran Friendly’ Care UK homes across the region, at a special event to celebrate its new accolade.

Guests were invited to enjoy a barbecue with plenty of singing and dancing, while meeting and chatting with like-minded members of the community.

There was also the chance to learn more about veteran-friendly groups and clubs in the local area, as well as discovering how the team at Abney Court support those who have served in the Armed Forces.

The Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) is a collaboration between Armed Forces charities Royal Star & Garter and Royal British Legion, and NHS Veterans’ Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA), with funding support from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.

To achieve its Veteran Friendly status, Abney Court was required to meet eight standards. These included noting Armed Forces status within care plans, addressing social isolation and signposting to support services, such as the local Royal British Legion branch and other charities that provide support for veterans or partners of veterans.

Zoe Smart, Home Manager at Abney Court, said: “It was a fantastic day and so wonderful to see residents, team members and veterans from across the region coming together and connecting.

“We pride ourselves on being warm and inclusive to all and with so many veterans in our home, it is important for us to ensure we can provide the right environment for them to lead fulfilling lives.

“The entire team has worked tirelessly to achieve the accreditation, and I’d like to say a big thank you to them all. We also thank everyone who came to the event to celebrate with us – we look forward to welcoming more veterans from the community into our home.”

Abney Court has been designed to deliver the very best standards of care and to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The home provides full-time residential and dementia care, as well as short-term respite care. The care home incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities and includes its own cinema, hair salon and café.

To find out more about Abney Court, please contact Customer Relations Manager Erminia Anglesea on 0161 660 5713 or email [email protected]

For more general information about Abney Court, please visit careuk.com/abney-court