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Cornwell House Summer Garden Party
It was a lovely warm day for this year’s Summer Garden Party at Cornwell House, our residential care home, in the village of Ferring, near Worthing. The staff and volunteers worked incredibly hard to make this a day to remember and it was well supported by families of residents, friends of Abbeyfield Ferring, volunteers and … Continue reading “Cornwell House Summer Garden Party”
Supported Living Studio
Ground Floor Studio available now – fully refurbished Our fully-refurbished ground-floor studio is now available for an elderly single person or couple. The Old School House is Abbeyfield Ferring’s supported living accommodation situated in the village of Ferring. This newly refurbished studio is near to shops, the library and the GP and is one of eleven studios … Continue reading “Supported Living Studio”
Dementia respite service launch
We are very pleased to be launching our new dementia respite service, Stay Steady, for people living with dementia and their carers. The launch is on Friday, 7 December 2018 at our Abbeyfield Centre at 50 Ferring Street, Ferring, near Worthing BN12 5JP. The launch is open to everyone that is interested including local health … Continue reading “Dementia respite service launch”
Recruiting new staff
Our team have been busy this month recruiting new staff at the Jobs in Care Recruitment Fair on 3 October at the Assembly Hall in Worthing. The event was focused on Jobs in Care and was organised by West Sussex County Council ‘I love care’ team. We set up our stand, literature and banners and … Continue reading “Recruiting new staff”
Successful funding for start of new Ferring dementia service
We are delighted to announce that Abbeyfield Ferring has been successful in obtaining funding to provide a local dementia service in the Ferring area. The funding has been granted by Reaching Communities England, part of the Big Lottery Fund, which focuses on awarding grants to help make communities stronger and more vibrant places in which … Continue reading “Successful funding for start of new Ferring dementia service”
A course of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Stay connected an 8 week course for people with memory concerns Thursday 26th July to Thursday 13th September 2018 2.00pm – 4.00pm The Abbeyfield Centre Abbeyfield Ferring, 50 Ferring Street BN12 5JP What is this? A course of cognitive activities to help with short term memory worries. How much? The cost is £60.00 for the … Continue reading “A course of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy”
Carers thanked with a garden party at Cornwell House, Ferring
While the weather was beautiful, carers and residents enjoyed the sunshine and a cream tea which was laid on by a relative in appreciation of the care given to her late mother by carers of Cornwell House, the Abbeyfield Ferring home. The cream tea was enjoyed by carers and residents alike on a sunny spring … Continue reading “Carers thanked with a garden party at Cornwell House, Ferring”
Trust’s £100,000 boost for our Abbeyfield Ferring society
Pictured presenting the cheque to house manager Lorraine Richardson is chairman of trustees Ray Flanigan, along with Craig Aitchison of Smith & Williamson (front centre), Luc Harvengt of Abbeyfield, Gill Hughes of Careways, Lilian Birchall and Jacqui Swindells of Abbeyfield, resident Bob Cunnington, Barrie Seaman and Patricia Pyle of Careways. A Sussex society providing specialist … Continue reading “Trust’s £100,000 boost for our Abbeyfield Ferring society”
New Offices for Abbeyfield Ferring Society at 50 Ferring Street
Towards the end of 2017, our offices were noticeably becoming too small for the number of staff needed to run the charity’s services effectively. The Society’s board decided to look for new offices for Abbeyfield Ferring that could incorporate space for a small day centre/community hub to extend support and information for Ferring residents. The … Continue reading “New Offices for Abbeyfield Ferring Society at 50 Ferring Street”
Abbeyfield Ferring launches new cloud-based care system
Abbeyfield Ferring Society is rolling out Care Control, a new cloud-based system of care home management that allows staff to quickly record and manage all care and day-to-day activities in one place. Reviewed and assessed by the Care Quality Commission, the approach will utilise staff time more efficiently allowing Care Assistants more time for person-centred … Continue reading “Abbeyfield Ferring launches new cloud-based care system”