Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
Nuneaton
The Friends of Acorn Lodge Care Home support the work of the home situated in Nuneaton. Acorn Lodge is a purpose-built care home offering Dementia, Nursing, Residential, Respite and End of Life Care. Acorn Lodge Care Home also provides specialist care for young people with physical disabilities.
The Friends aim to improve the quality of life for the residents of the care home by working with staff, residents, and relatives. They also work alongside local 6th forms and colleges to engage the community, and give both students, and residents a chance to make meaningful connections.
The Friends of Acorn Lodge Care Home 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.
The Friends group held their first meeting at the care home
Friends of Acorn Lodge received a grant of £9370 from Awards for All for a garden project. This money was used to create a gardening club for the residents at Acorn Lodge. Students and volunteers frequently partook as well.
Nichole and David from the Attend team, came along to volunteer and help the residents out for the gardening club at Acorn Lodge. They were delighted to join everyone to lend a helping hand. Shirley, the Horticultural Therapist from Organic Gardens, prepared, and brought along pots for the residents and helpers to plant a variety of flowers.
Students from King Edward’s College in Nuneaton have once again done an amazing job at supporting the residents. They collected gifts and donations for residents at the Acorn Lodge Care Home.
The students from St. Thomas More Catholic Academy in Nuneaton brought the festive spirit to life by organising a heart warming Christmas tea party for the residents of Acorn Lodge.
Volunteer recruitment continues from St. Thomas More Academy and King Edward’s College.
The Friends of Acorn Lodge were thrilled to contribute to the annual raffle held at Acorn Lodge Care Home by donating a selection of prizes. Their generous donation played a key role in making the raffle an exciting and successful event, eagerly anticipated by both residents and staff.
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