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Connecting caring communities 2015
- Author:
- CARE HOME OPEN DAY
- Publisher:
- Care Home Open Day
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 37
Reports on the activities and accomplishments of the Care Home Open Day 2015. The event encourages care homes to open their doors to their local communities, welcoming in the public to connect with residents and staff to create lasting links and developing relationships across the generations. More than 3,860 homes took part to the event across the UK alone. Of the 327 providers that completed the after event survey, the majority of homes received between 10 – 30 visitors and 5 homes had more than 100 guests. 56 per cent of care homes said they provide stimulating activity for their residents every day of the week, with the remainder carrying out activities a minimum of 3-6 times per week. 72 per cent of respondents said they think that taking part has a positive impact on their care home and the local community. 82 per cent used some form of social media to promote their involvement in Care Home Open Day 2015. Over 4,000 care homes across the globe collectively opened their doors this year to welcome visitors and create long-term connections with their local communities. The report shares stories and examples of how a number of care homes participated to the event. (Edited publisher abstract)
National Care Home Open Day 2014
- Author:
- CARE HOME OPEN DAY
- Publisher:
- Care Home Open Day
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 16
A report on the Care Home Open Day held on June 20th 2014. The event is an annual joint initiative between care providers, representative organisations and charities that are keen to change perceptions of the care sector and promote community engagement and volunteering. Thousands of care homes across the UK take part each year, welcoming the public and arranging events and activities that help to create lasting links between care home residents and their local communities. The report describes some of the activities that were offered in a number of care homes, including: sporting theme celebrations, music and dances, craft activities, a drumming workshop. (Edited publisher abstract)