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Introducing our new website

Let’s talk about older people’s housing this election

What adult social care needs from the next government – do the manifestos deliver?

There's plenty of research that shows intergenerational relationships promote improved health, cognition function and a sense of purpose and motivation whilst reducing feelings of depression and anxiety (Future Care Group, 2023). We spoke to Cromwell House Activities Coordinator Angie as they have a group of nursery children who visit every week. On the importance of the younger generation mixing with residents she said: “The residents love it. They've sparked friendships with the children and look forward to their visits."

Young and old coming together: The perfect combination

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MHA Lawnfield House brings in interactive tablet for group led activities 

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Resident at MHA Reuben Manor celebrates 64th wedding anniversary with party

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MHA Montpellier Manor launches hydration bags for residents to stay topped up whilst visiting hospitals 

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Retirement Living Fee Review 2025/26 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Care Home Fee Review 2025/26 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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“Staying fit” the secret to 102 says resident at MHA Handsworth

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Volunteers at MHA Maple Leaf House showcase creative flair by creating handmade cards to raise funds

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Young carers in the spotlight: Meet 18 year old Lucy Shortman, working at MHA Greenways following successful work experience

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Boys trip out to pub for residents at MHA Berwick Grange in bid to spark conversations 

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National Apprenticeship Week: Meet Brittany James, carving a career in fundraising with MHA following successful apprenticeship 

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MHA Horfield Lodge helps to keep married couple together 

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Birthday celebrations at MHA Handsworth as resident turns 100

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MHA Pennystone Court sets up coffee shop as focal point to strike conversations

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Resident at MHA Morel Court goes on trip down memory and is reunited with long lost friend

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MHA launches Key to Me programme, designed to unlock conversations and increase connections.

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MHA Brookfield creates resident calendar for 2025 by replicating famous paintings from the past

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Chaplain at MHA Hampton Lodge receives great support from community as his pearls of wisdom posts “go viral”

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MHA Handsworth hosts intergenerational sessions to encourage community engagement 

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Young carers in the spotlight: Meet Phoebe Layfield, Employee of the year at MHA Heather Grange

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Double birthday celebrations at MHA Briar Hill House as two residents celebrate 100th birthdays

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Birthday celebrations at MHA Ty Gwyn as resident turns 100 

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“Leave your problems at the door” says staff member at MHA Trembaths who receives long service award

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MHA Handsworth holds surprise birthday party for staff member who has been working at home for 32 years

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Special visitor pops into MHA Stones Place on surprise visit to see residents who are friends

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New home manager at MHA Brockworth House aims to “work with and be part of the community”

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MHA Starr Hills welcomes panto season by hosting staff pantomime

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Staff and residents at MHA The Homestead brave the cold and embark on trip to ice rink

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Sam Monaghan statement in response to Governments announcement on social care

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MHA Oak Manor hosts successful annual carol event as over 100 people attend

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Spotlight on young people working in social care: Meet 19-year-old Olivia Galvin juggling two roles at MHA Bradbury Grange

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MHA The Homestead raises more than £450 as Christmas comes early thanks to fete

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MHA Brookfield raises more than £550 thanks to winter fair

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MHA Starr Hills brings festive season in by hosting Christmas party

Christmas

How chaplains support older people at Christmas

Sam Monaghan statement on the publication of the Local Government Finance Settlement

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Double celebrations at MHA Handsworth following long service awards for colleagues

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MHA Oak Manor to host annual community Christmas carol event

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Weather doesn't dampen spirits of MHA Maple Leaf House as they raise more than £300 from Christmas fair

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Community group raises more than £1100 for MHA Homewood following Christmas fair

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MHA Handsworth spreads festive cheer around town with sponsored walk 

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Colleagues at MHA Willowcroft celebrate combined long service of 20 years

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MHA Montpellier Manor raises over £1100 from Christmas fayre which attracts over 100 visitors

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Visit to bowls club takes resident at MHA Stones Place on trip down memory lane

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MHA Sandygate gets into Christmas spirit thanks to fayre and raises £650

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MHA Kenbrook recognises staff longevity as health care assistants mark 10-year service

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MHA Rueben Manor raises more than £500 following Christmas Fayre

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 Christmas celebrations in full flow at MHA Hillside following fayre where more than £240 is raised

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MHA Maple Leaf House unveils memorial tree to remember those they have lost in 2024

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Sam Monaghan statement on the older people's housing taskforce

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MHA Alexandra House gets ready for Christmas by recycling cardboard box into decorative fireplace

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Christmas comes early as MHA Rushden Park raises more than £650 thanks to fair

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Celebrations at MHA Briar Hill House as senior nurse marks 15-year service

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“Residents have kept me here” says care assistant at MHA Ryelands who marks 20-year service

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Interfaith Week: Reflections as a chaplain

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Platinum wedding anniversary celebrations at MHA Waterside House

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Double birthday celebration for resident at MHA Morel Court following 100th birthday

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Changes at MHA to our retirement living offer

Latest articles

Introducing our new website

Let’s talk about older people’s housing this election

What adult social care needs from the next government – do the manifestos deliver?