Residents and staff walk every day for charity

CARE home residents and staff in Epping have walked 1km a day in February to raise money for a charity close to their heart.

Ranging from ages 84 to 95, residents at Weald Hall joined the care team to walk the total of 28km throughout February.

The month-long challenge has so far raised £500 for Dementia UK and the residents’ fund.

Manager Danielle Barham said: “I am so proud of our residents for joining our care team with this challenge and raising money for such an incredible cause.

“It’s been wonderful to watch our residents embrace getting outdoors, even in the colder weather. The dedication of staff and residents has been phenomenal.”

Completing the steps locally in and around Epping, some residents have walked unaided, whilst others have joined staff in their wheelchairs.

Weald Hall was taken over by

Premium Care Group last summer.

Starting with residents’ bedrooms, sitting rooms and dining areas, significant investment in the home has seen internal and external decoration works transform it into a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment.

Keeping with the upmarket theme, Weald Hall features a cinema room, hair salon, music room, multi sensory room, bakery, library, post office and sweet shop.

With final exterior works planned to be completed in the spring, the owners plan to make the most of the large grounds and rural views.

The changes have seen the management of the home transformed, with improvements being made to staff training and development and personalised care and activity programmes.

The home has already seen its CQC rating change from requires improvement to good.