News
Mary and Eva’s pen pal story
Mary, a tenant at Colliers Gardens, has found a friend for life after meeting 14-year-old Eva through our pen pal scheme.
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Finding love at Brunelcare: Gordon and Sue
After nearly two decades as a community carer, Gordon Price is enjoying retirement with his wife - who he met at Brunelcare.
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Our coronavirus-free care home
Glastonbury Care Home has been fortunate enough to have no confirmed cases of Coronavirus on site since the start of the pandemic.
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Head chef to community carer: David’s story
After over 25 years of working as a chef, David Lewis changed careers to join Brunelcare as a community carer.
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Looking back: Christine’s story
Christine Watkins, 87, shares the story of her time as a warden at Brunelcare, and what later life is like living at Colliers Gardens.
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Rising to the challenge: Ava’s Fundraiser
11-year-old Ava Reynolds has raised an incredible £200 for Brunelcare with her baked goods, purchasing two android tablets for our Waverley Gardens Extra Care Housing site.
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Crowdfunding for Brunelcare
After joining a Q&A video call for friends and family of those living in our care, Tessa Holmes and her mother Hilary Green have created a fundraiser to support the cost of PPE and safeguarding equipment at Brunelcare.
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Loneliness Awareness Week 2020
This Loneliness Awareness Week, we want to encourage an open conversation about loneliness.
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Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2020
On Volunteers’ Week 2020, we are recognising the wonderful contributions our volunteers have made across all areas of the Brunelcare community.
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Skip for social care: James’ fundraiser
James Byrne, 16, will be skipping for 20 minutes every day to raise money for Brunelcare.
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The 500 Mile Challenge: Kath’s Fundraiser
Our Digital Marketing Coordinator, Kath Embling, is running an incredible 510 miles for Brunelcare, to help raise money during this challenging time.
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Dementia advice during lockdown
For Dementia Action Week 2020, Brunelcare’s dementia lead, Stuart Wright, gives his advice on living with Dementia, or caring for a loved one with Dementia, during lockdown.
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