Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
North Yorkshire, York
The Friends of Amarna House support the work of the home. Situated in the heart of a residential community in the historic city of York. Amarna House is an 80 bedded care home offering a range of care including Dementia, Nursing and Residential 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 Amarna 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.
On the 1st of November the Friends of Amarna House held their inaugural meeting and elected a committee.
A team of young people from the Princes Trust chose Amarna House as their Final Challenge Community Project. They spent 4 days with the residents participating in a variety of activities such as craft sessions, sing-songs and gardening.
The first Friends stall held at the Amarna House Christmas Fayre
With support from Big Lottery, Awards for All, the Friends started a trolley service for residents which will sell such things as sweets, toiletries and books.
A grant from Awards for All allows the Friends to launch a music project where residents can develop musical skills.
The Friends supplied a variety of items to help residents celebrate Her Majesty The Queens Platinum Jubilee
The Friends were joined by volunteers from the Food Standards Agency and residents to tidy and plant the garden ready for winter.
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