Covid-19 restrictions didn’t stop residents and staff at Brook Lodge care home in Gillingham from putting on their pinnies to raise money for Children in Need.

Special cakes were baked and sold at the residential and dementia care home in Fern Brook Lane, which would usually welcome members of the community for a day of fundraising and fun.

Although the coronavirus restrictions meant that was not possible, staff and residents were still determined to do what they could for the charity. Kitchen Assistant Alicia and Care Team Leader Sarah baked some special cakes to sell within the home on Friday, November 13, which happened to be the charity’s 40th anniversary.

Although the care home couldn’t welcome in the Gillingham community, the care home is still able to support residents and relatives with covid-secure family visits. Relatives are able to visit a room within the home that can be accessed without the risk of coming into contact with other residents, meaning residents can spend valuable time with loved ones in the build up to, and around, Christmas.

As a result, Fern Brook Lodge remains a safe haven offering companionship, social interaction, a fulfilled lifestyle, good food and, above all, compassionate care. Following its most recent inspection, the CQC rated Fern Brook Lodge as ‘Good’ in all areas.
Fern Brook Lodge is managed by Care South, a not-for-profit charity and leading provider of residential and dementia care based in Dorset.

For more information, ring 01747 834020 or visit care-south.co.uk.

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