Val Dewey, a resident at Sunrise of Cardiff, has a passion for art and poetry and has started creating boxes filled with handmade cards for all occasions to raise money for charity. So far, Val’s venture has raised just over £50, which is all going toward the Alzheimer’s Society’s research into dementia. Val also has a book of poetry and artwork coming out soon, and the proceeds from this will also be donated to Alzheimer’s research.

Sunrise of Cardiff has launched a new project in conjunction with Cardiff Metropolitan University.  

Sunrise of Westbourne are delighted to have been awarded the Quality Hallmark Award with Platinum status for their End of Life Care, following a reaccreditation by the Gold Standards Framework (GSF).

Respite care is temporary care for older people in a community setting. Rather than providing a longer-term or lifelong home, respite care offers the ideal opportunity to those looking to take just a bit of time to receive extra support. Care can last for a few days to a few weeks, or just as long as an individual feels they need, and can be planned or unplanned in cases of emergency.  

Sunrise of Solihull, on Worcester Way, recently started hosting a local dementia café to support those in areas who are affected by dementia and other related conditions.

The team at Sunrise Senior Living UK are celebrating after reviews from residents and their loved ones led to them being named as one of the best care home groups in the country, by leading reviews website carehome.co.uk.

In 1963 I joined the new Harrow Lions Club as a founder member. After six years in 1969 I was elected, by secret ballot, against three other candidates, to be the District Governor for South East England.