A good start on social care funding
The Prime Minister's announcement on social care funding is welcome but we hope to see promises delivered in good time
All the latest news and updates from across our homes and schemes, plus expert views on issues facing older people.
Residents' stories - Sheila
Sheila, 89, lives at Shottermill House in Haslemere. Her daughter Susan told us about her mother’s journey of faith
Hymns We Love
Faith in Later Life Ambassador Pippa Cramer tells how a hymn-based ministry to older people at her church helped to inspire the Daily Hope, the free phone line which has offered spiritual comfort to many during the pandemic
Meet a member of our Support Team, Celal
Celal is part of the Pilgrims’ Friend Society Support Team. Find out about his typical working day
We’re not doomed, Private Frazer, it’s just the confusing news
We’d been told that the vaccinations would prevent transmission – but how is the pandemic going to be stopped if we’re all still spreading the coronavirus?
Dementia symptoms reversed and personality restored in Japanese trial
A team of Japanese scientists have published research showing that dementia is caused by inflammation in neurones, not protein deposits.
Life stories: Dr Burton, Finborough Court Housing
Dr Burton, 91, lives at our housing scheme in Great Finborough, Suffolk. Pursuing a career in medicine when few women did, she specialised in obstetrics and gynaecology and surgery
Social Care Funding: a choice that defines the lives of millions
Since 2019, two million requests from disabled adults and the elderly (including those with dementia) have been turned down for social care, due to lack of funding. So, it’s good news that Boris Johnson is expected to reveal his plans to solve the social care crisis this week.
What does the Bible say about The Way We Care?
Alexandra Davis, Director of Marketing and Communications, takes a look at the biblical principles which underpin Pilgrims’ Friend Society’s bespoke approach to looking after older people, The Way We Care
Pulling together
Operations Manager and Coronavirus Lead Vic Stone shares how our care home managers have stepped up to the challenges of the pandemic
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