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Heath House in Bushey would like to thank local groups The Green OT and ‘The Friends of Bushey Seniors’ for their donation of sunflower and herb seeds. This has enabled residents to take part in the “Stay Home Grow Sunflowers” initiative. Is anyone else growing a sunflower? Any tips?

Keeping active is so important for body and mind, here we have the residents of Rose Garden unit from Garden City Court in Letchworth Garden City having a good stretch and laugh while doing it! #wednesdayworkout

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May). This year’s theme is 'kindness'! During the week we will be reflecting on the many acts of kindness all of our homes have received recently and the positive impact that these have on our staff and residents.

Residents at Anson Court in Welwyn Garden City got stuck into making (and eating!) some cornflake cakes, they look delicious!  #tuesdaytreat 

Today is a very special birthday for a very special lady – Happy 100th Birthday to Annie at Courtland Lodge in Watford!  To make her day extra special she had a surprise visit from her family!  We all wish you many happy returns on this very special day! 

Today marks the start of National Smile Month (18th May – 18th June), an initiative led by the Oral Health Foundation. This campaign helps to raise awareness of the importance of dental health. Here we have our Support Services team dressed up in readiness for the campaign last year!

Fosse House in St Albans have been continuing with pet therapy sessions with the homes own in-house pets. Interaction with a gentle, friendly pets can have significant benefits to the wellbeing of anyone. And who doesn’t love a cuddle with a fury friend? 

Residents living in Aragon bungalow at Fourfields in Cheshunt enjoyed having breakfast in the garden this week, soaking up some Vitamin D and having a good old natter!

Our homes are still receiving lots of support from the younger generations. Our residents love looking at the cards and drawings being sent in.