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New Care Academy is launched

Watling court wins prestigious awardRegeneration Award given by the South East

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 6

Designed to create future leaders to manage the increasing numbers and needs of older

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Plus more news from around the homes.

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WelcomeWelcome to the second 2013 issue of the AKS times, The Abbeyfield Kent Society newsletter, which aims to keep you up-to-date on the news from around the Society.

This issue features all the news from the last few months, including the launch of our new Care Academy. In an environment where there is a serious shortage nationwide of high quality senior care staff, The Abbeyfield Kent Society has decided to take this matter into its own hands and train the managers of tomorrow the care sector needs. More details on pages 4 & 5.

It’s been a really busy few months, and a very eventful year for the Society. We have recently released our 2013 annual report, with the theme ‘wish you were here’. This was chosen because we really do wish you could be with us, in our homes, seeing how enjoyable, diverse and comfortable life in Abbeyfield Kent care homes can be.

Our residents were very excited to get involved with the theme! Read more about it on pages 6 & 7.

Our homes have been as busy as ever with Mexican themed parties, 50s dancers visiting to entertain residents and Stangrove Lodge celebrating their new wing with a grand opening event.

As a final celebration of reaching 45 years caring for Kent’s older people, the Society held a thanksgiving service at St Mark’s Church in Tunbridge Wells. Guests were treated to a performance by the girls at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School, which was very well received by all. More details on page 17.

The Abbeyfield Kent Society is a registered charity and housing association; providing care and housing to over 500 older people at 14 locations throughout Kent.

The Abbeyfield Kent SocietyThe Old WharfStation RoadCuxtonRochesterKentME2 1AB

Telephone: 01634 723007Enquiry line: 0800 112 3166

Registered in England under the Companies Act No. 908333Registered under the Housing Act 1974 No. H2362Registered Charity No. 254140

You can keep up-to-date on all the news from the Society’s homes and events all year round by visiting the following sites:

The Abbeyfield Kent Society is also proud to announce that Watling Court, our extra care scheme in Gravesend has won two prestigious awards given by RICS (The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). More details on page 16.

As always, we welcome your feedback on the AKS times. Please feel free to contact the media team on 01634 723007 or email [email protected]

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A worthwhile investmentMost employers, if asked, will say that they are investors in people. They will say how they believe their staff are their most important asset and that they value and respect them. Many do, of course. They don’t just say that sort of thing: they really mean it. Some others, sadly, don’t, but we’re not concerned with them.

At The Abbeyfield Kent Society, we have a track record in investing in our staff, as this issue of our newsletter shows. We are very proud of our Academy and we have every right to be. It is going to change lives. Now, that’s quite a claim, but one we are confident about.

There are many ways for an employer to invest in its staff. The most obvious one is through their pay. Sadly, as a charity operating in a competitive market whilst trying to help those who can’t afford high fees that other operators charge, we can’t afford to pay above the sector average. But there are other ways to make people feel valued and to bring out the best in them.

The Academy on one side, we make considerable investment in the training of our staff, not just to comply with the law, but to make our people more rounded and to be aware of best practice in a given area of business. We encourage them to stretch themselves and take on new challenges. And it really works. We have Home Managers who began their careers with us as carers. Our longest serving staff member has been with us for over 40 years. The fact that staff have stayed with us and risen through the ranks shows that we must be doing something right!

We provide our staff with all kinds of support systems to make sure that, if they are not happy or have concerns, they don’t have to worry or fret. Apart from a grievance procedure (which, although it may sound odd, we encourage our people to use so that they can have their issues properly aired), we also provide a confidential help line. If someone feels that they are, for example, being bullied or harassed, they can make a call or send an email and a trained team will give them support while we investigate and deal with the issues raised.

We have a “whistle blower” policy and procedure which encourages those who see wrong-doing to have something done about it, and quickly, too.

All these initiatives are designed to make working for us rewarding. We want the workplace to be both professional and friendly. We want staff to be well trained and confident. We want to be proud of our people, and, more to the point, we want them to be proud of working for us.

Now, that has to be something worth our investment.

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The Abbeyfield Kent Society Care Academy

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Care Academy launched to create finest care staff in the industryThe Abbeyfield Kent Society has launched its own Care Academy designed to give training, development and general support to its own staff and to external students who are attending course at college on health and social care subjects.

In an environment where there is a serious shortage nationwide of high quality senior care staff, The Abbeyfield Kent Society has decided to take this matter into its own hands and train the managers of tomorrow the care sector needs.

As one of the biggest employers in Kent the Society wants to ensure that there are the most high quality and finest staff members working in the care homes, providing the

best possible care. The Abbeyfield Kent Society has created fantastic opportunities for career progression within the business, and is truly committed to being recognised as a centre of excellence for training and developing their workforce.

“It’s not just a pragmatic measure,” says Abbeyfield Kent Chief Executive, Leon Steer. “We have many staff who are talented and ambitious but maybe need some encouragement to reach their full potential. As a manager, I have made it my business to encourage those who show potential, but the Academy is a way of offering the chance to get ahead to a larger number of people within a structured framework.”

Along with Abbeyfield Kent staff, the Society will be welcoming students from K College, which opens up an exciting opportunity for those looking to work in the

care sector. The Society also plans to offer placements to 10 Apprentices, to continue working with the local Kent community, as the future of the care industry relies on its success.

At the recent official launch of the Academy, the organisation explained how Academy members will be helped and trained. “It’s a very exciting initiative” said Helen Goulding, a member of staff from the Abbeyfield Watling Court extra care scheme. “It’s also a great opportunity for people to learn together and to grow together in a supportive environment.”


Members of the Academy on launch day

Members of the Academy working hard in the new training roomLeon Steer, Chief Executive, at the

launch of the Care Academy

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Wish you were here!The world seems pretty much divided into two camps as far as residential care is concerned. There are those who feel that living in a care home is something to feel sorry about – a failure of society and family to keep someone in the heart of the community. Then there are those who believe that a good care home is an ideal place for old people who need care and good company.

We are of the view that our care homes and Abbeyfield Houses are ideal places for

people to spend their later years. Our residents are part of small communities that share common experiences, enjoy companionship and which offer safety, security and novelty.

It is for this reason that, in our homes and houses, we offer more than just company and support: we offer a range of activities and outings to stimulate and excite the human spirit. Our residents are free to be involved in all such events and experiences,

just some of them, or none whatsoever. That’s why our annual report this year is based on the phrase once used often in the days when postcards from holiday destinations were more common than they are these days: Wish You Were Here. And we mean it! We really do wish those of you who would benefit from living with us were here with us now. Sadly, we can only provide homes for a tiny fraction of people who need them, but we never pass up the opportunity to find ways of providing more and more places for people to live in because we believe passionately in what we do and

that belief is based on over 45 years of caring for older people in Kent.

We really do all we possibly can to make our residents enjoy life to the full. We provide personalised care, we provide companion-ship. We provide compassion when required. And we provide entertainment, stimulation and, most important of all, fun. That’s why we wish you were here, and, if you ever come to live in an Abbeyfield Kent house or home, you will be made to feel very, very welcome.


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Defibrillators placed in Abbeyfield Kent care homes

Stangrove Lodge celebrates new extension with official opening

The Abbeyfield Kent Society has been working with the South East Coast Ambulance Service to place 9 Automated External Defibrillators in the residential homes across Kent and the head office.

Public Access Defibrillators are put out to help survivability from Sudden Onset Cardiac Arrest (SOCA), where defibrillation in the first few minutes can increase the chance of survival from 7-10% up to 75%. The Abbeyfield Kent Society has recognised this and taken action, allowing their residents and the local community the best possible outcome should they suffer from a SOCA.

Tim Gosden, from the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust commented: “It has been great to work with Abbeyfield Kent to help support the care available to the residents on their sites, and also those communities directly surrounding

them. This shows real commitment to support their residents and local communities in which they are placed and they should be praised for a proactive approach to patient care.”

Julie Jones, Director of Care at The Abbeyfield Kent Society commented: “We feel it is so important to support the ambulance service and their staff in providing the best care possible to not only our own residents, but also the local community. As one of the largest care providers in Kent it is wonderful that we can offer this service and be a key source for the community should they ever find themselves needing the equipment.”

Stangrove Lodge residential home celebrated their brand new extension with an opening ceremony, which saw Lady Anne-Marie Nelson officially unveil the plaques to the new wings.

The Abbeyfield Kent Society has been lucky enough to receive donations from The Edenbridge Society and The Lingfield Society, allowing Stangrove Lodge to be extended, which has added two new wings to the home.

The residential home now has 13 brand new en-suite rooms, a new dining room with a

glass wall opening onto an enclosed courtyard garden, additional assisted bathroom with new fittings, a hairdresser salon, new nurse call system, upgraded fire alarm, remodelled corridors and new flooring to communal areas, satellite TV system to all rooms, new hot water delivery system and a new main kitchen.

Stangrove Lodge was joined by friends, family, staff, residents and guests such as Lady Anne-Marie to celebrate the fabulous new wings. The opening ceremony consisted of speeches from The Edenbridge Society, which included Jean Bartleet whose late husband David Barleet was honoured as founder of The Edenbridge Society, and had one of the two wings named after him. A delicious buffet was then served by the chefs at Stangrove Lodge, whilst guests could take a tour of the new extension and look through a history board of the local area, which was put together by the home administrator at Stangrove Lodge.


Tim Gosden and Julie Jones

Jean Bartleet and Lady Nelson unveil the plaques

Stangrove Lodge chefs put on a great buffet for guests


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Watling Court residents enjoy special Mexican lunch

104 years young!

Dene Holm enjoys visit from 50s performers

Residents at Watling Court in Gravesend tucked into a barbecue feast, as part of a special Mexican themed lunch.

Joined by members of the public, residents were more than happy to get into the spirit by sporting sombreros and enjoying some Mexican music whilst they dined.

Guests and residents were served burgers, salad, coleslaw and potato salad and polished off strawberry cupcakes for dessert, in the themed barbecue banquet.

Staff had set up the garden with bunting and balloons, hoping for sunshine. Unfortunately due to the chilly weather, (typical Great British Summer Time!) the barbecue was moved inside to the dining room, but that didn’t stop the residents having a great time. The Abbeyfield Kent Society was the first care provider in Kent to adopt the Eden Alternative principles into its homes. The concept focuses on eliminating loneliness,

helplessness and boredom through injecting creativity and novelty into homes and supporting spontaneity and variety.

Scheme Manager, Helen Goulding said: “Watling Court fully supports the Eden Alternative strategy and it was lovely for the residents and staff to spend the weekend with different entertainment and a special lunch.”

Edward Moore resident Ethel Matton turned 104 years old on Saturday 27th April, making her The Abbeyfield Kent Society’s oldest resident.

Edward Moore, our residential home in Gravesend, made such a big fuss of Ethel, who is well loved by all the staff, and a party was thrown in her honor. Ethel, all the Edward Moore residents, friends, family and staff enjoyed entertainment from Elvis,

a birthday cake baked by Ethel’s key carer, Gloria and some delicious party food.

John Ogbe, Edward Moore’s home manager commented: “Ethel is so loved by all the staff here at Edward Moore, and we wanted to make sure that she celebrated her 104th birthday in style! Reaching that milestone is such an achievement and it is amazing that she really is that age, she proves that age is just a number.”

Dene Holm residential home was treated to an afternoon of singing, dancing and reminiscence when performers visited them from Dream Worldwide Productions.

The residential home, based in Northfleet, was lucky enough to receive a visit from the performers who arrived stylishly dressed in 50s attire. The two young ladies performed a number of hits from the 50s whilst the residents relaxed and watched the show. All of the residents at Dene Holm

participated in the afternoon of entertainment and care home manager Taofeek Bolakale and the carers on duty had a great time involving the residents, inviting them to sing and dance along to all the classic 50s songs.

All of the residents had a delightful time evoking memories whilst relishing in the sounds of the past and they are already eager to welcome the performers back again.

Barbara gets into the Mexican spirit

Helen, Watling Court Scheme Manager and residents enjoy the BBQ feast

Ethel celebrating with a glass of sherry


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Bingo! Environment Agency say thanks to Mary“Rise and shine, twenty-nine!” “Time for fun, forty-one!” “One more time, seventy-nine!”...”BINGO!”

People can be found playing bingo at events and in bingo halls up and down the country. It’s certainly no different at Connors House, our residential care home in Canterbury, where a new weekly bingo club has proved a huge hit with residents at the home.

The club is the brainchild of Jean Beeching, who is more of an establishment than a member of staff at Connors House, having worked at the home for very nearly 40 years.

When she started as a domestic in 1974, Connors House was still being run by Kent County Council and Abba had just reached number one in the UK with “Waterloo”!

Even after nearly 40 years her enthusiasm for care has not gone down one bit, and she

created the club after talking with the residents about extra activities they would like to have the opportunity to take part in.

She runs the club every Thursday together with Barbara Juby, one of Connors House’s newest volunteers, with whom Jean has struck up a firm friendship.

Such is her enthusiasm for the club that Jean stays behind after her shift voluntarily to run it, and supplies snacks and prizes out of her own pocket, refusing reimbursement as she says she likes to do so and it makes her happy.

Jean is a fantastic example of the staff that we are lucky enough to have working in our homes and an inspiration to all those who work in care, going above and beyond the call of duty with a willing smile. We are proud to have her at Connors House, and just wish that she could stay with us for another 40 years!

Mary McGaley, a resident at Watling Court, The Abbeyfield Kent Society’s extra care scheme in Gravesend, has been recognised by the Environment Agency for helping them commemorate the 60th anniversary of the North Sea flood of 1953.

The flood was a rare disaster, caused by a combination of a high spring tide and a severe storm. Large parts of the East Coast of England and Scotland, as well as the Orkney and Shetland Islands, were affected; the death toll for the UK rose to 307 on land and 224 at sea.

The one positive that can be said to have resulted from the storm was the vastly improved flood defence systems that were built. Not least of these is the Thames Barrier, which is managed by the Environment Agency.

Mary, who lived in Erith, Kent, at the time of the flood, was approached by the Environment Agency in January to feature in a video remembering the event. Her story illustrated the human cost of the floods, the danger to property and people, as well as the great perseverance of those who suffered the ordeal.

In another twist to the story, it turned out that Mary had not only witnessed the flood first-hand, but that her husband had worked for the Port of London Authority at the time the Thames Barrier was built 30 years ago.

Steve East, Team Leader of the Environment Agency’s Thames Barrier asset performance team, visited Watling Court to officially thank Mary for her help where, together with Abbeyfield Kent CEO Leon Steer, he presented Mary with a bouquet of flowers

and a commemorative pen.

Abbeyfield Kent CEO Leon Steer commented, “The video demonstrates the great worth of the knowledge older people have of local history - we are very lucky that Mary kindly shared her stories with us. The gifts were a wonderful gesture on the part of the Environment Agency.”

Steve East said: “It was fascinating to hear Mary’s recollection of the 1953 flood, and I was delighted to have the opportunity to meet her and thank her for working with the Environment Agency to mark the anniversary of such a significant event.

“The range of measures implemented after1953 have reduced the flood risk to Kent, but there are still lots of properties at risk. I would encourage people to check their flood risk at the Environment Agency website and sign up to our flood warning service.”


Jean Beeching, together with some of the members of her bingo club

Leon Steer with Mary and Steve East

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Edward Moore receives generous donation from family

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Edward Moore House received an extremely generous donation of over £10,000 from the family of late resident, Anne Wilks.

When their mother passed away after spending over five years living at Edward Moore House, Mary Smith and her siblings decided to provide the home with a substantial donation to thank the staff for their care and kindness.

The huge sum of money donated to the home by Anne Wilks’ family was spent on improving the staff areas and the garden. The donation enabled the home to completely refurbish their staff room and kitchenette, obtain a new meeting room and locker facilities for staff.

The family also reserved part of their donation to improve the garden area, as their mother always enjoyed spending time outside and chatting with the gardener.

Mary and her sister, Pippa have since returned to the home to admire the completed refurbishments. They enjoyed tea and cake in the new staff room and were shown around the home to see the impressive developments for themselves.

Home Manager, John Ogbe said, “Everyone at Edward Moore House was overwhelmed when we received the donation. All the staff absolutely loved Anne, and now we can always be reminded of her, thanks to the improvements around the home. We are all absolutely delighted with the results and would like to thank Mary and her family again for their kind donation”.

Debbie Heendeniya is our Volunteer Coordinator. Her role is to work with all our existing volunteers and to encourage new people to join them. She has made contact with most of our current volunteers and is busy introducing herself and the organisation to other people so that we can get a lot more people on board to work with us.

“We are very ambitions,” says Debbie, “since we want to grow the numbers working with us considerably over the next year or two.”

In addition to seeking what might be called “traditional” volunteers – We are looking for people attached to a home, perhaps where a relative lives or used to live, as well as interns, people who want to give their career a boost at an early stage by working with us and learning their craft.

Debbie feels that the Society can utilise anybody wishing to help us achieve our aims as one of the county’s largest charities. “So many people these days want to contribute to society. Retired people in particular are much fitter now than in generations before,” she says. “We welcome people of any age to offer their services in a very rewarding and worthwhile cause.”

If you want to know more about volunteering for us, give Debbie a call on 01634 729136 or drop her a line at [email protected]

Would you be willing to criticise us? It’s not as daft as it sounds! We are looking for volunteers or relatives of residents who would be prepared to spend the odd hour at one of our residential homes – at any time that suits you, day or night – and simply report back to our HQ staff (in confidence) saying what you observed. The idea is that, as a friend, your criticism is taken in a positive way to help us right wrongs and to improve our services. The

work is of great importance to us and will help make a difference to the quality of our work, which, in turn, is great for our residents. Interested? Call 07825 655136 and talk to Laurence or email him at [email protected]


Edward Moore staff say thank you to Anne’s family

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Abbeyfield Kent’s extra care scheme wins prestigious award

45 years celebrated with thanksgiving service

The Abbeyfield Kent Society, which has been caring for older people in the county for over 45 years, has won not one, but two prestigious awards for its highly acclaimed Watling Court Extra Care Scheme in Gravesend.

The Society won the Regeneration Award given by the South East Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) at their annual award ceremony held on the 16th May at Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking in Surrey. The award was given for the innovative scheme, which provides housing with support to people from, or connected with the Gravesham area.

Watling Court’s architect was Cluttons LLP and the developer, Geoffrey Osborne was also runner up in the Community Benefit Award category. The judges found it particularly hard to decide on the awards this year because of the high quality of buildings and schemes competing.

Abbeyfield Kent Chief Executive, Leon Steer said: “When I looked at the quality of those we were up against, I knew that it would be tough to win anything at all, let alone come away with two awards. We are all, of course, pleased and proud, especially given the many obstacles we had to overcome to have the scheme built at all. I think this is a fitting tribute to all those who worked so hard to turn the dream of providing first class homes to people who could never afford that standard on the open market.”

Watling Court is Abbeyfield Kent’s first Extra Care Scheme. Extra care is a concept which combines the independence of living behind your own front door with 24/7 support, care and companionship. The scheme has 56 spacious apartments, consisting of a mixture of one and two bed apartments. Extra Care Schemes attempt to eliminate loneliness through the creation of a community, encouraging residents to be independent within their own home.

The Abbeyfield Kent Society was joined by guests at St Mark’s Church in Tunbridge Wells to celebrate the charity’s 45th anniversary.

The commemorative service reflected upon the charity’s foundations and how it has grown over the years.

The Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School choir joined the Society and its guests, participating in the service. The girls presented readings and sang a variety of beautiful performances for the spectators.During the service, the Society’s Chairman, Robert Barnes and Chief Executive, Leon Steer spoke about the charity’s modest early days and how they hope to keep Abbeyfield

Kent going strong for another 45 years. Guests also heard from ex-trustee, Christine Hughes, who started work with the charity during its humble beginnings in 1967, when Rev Tom Rogers set up a home in

Gillingham called Kingswood House.

Though still preserving their original values of care, compassion and companionship, the charity has come a long way since the sixties and has plenty planned for the next 45 years.

Leon Steer, Chief Executive of Abbeyfield Kent commented: “We are so proud of how far we have come over the years, today’s church service was the perfect way to reflect on the Society’s achievements. It has been an incredible journey, and I cannot wait to see what the next 45 years has in store for The Abbeyfield Kent Society.”

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Abbeyfield Kent senior staff proudly accepting the awardTWGGS performing during the service

Bobby Barnes delivering his speech

Our homes in KentResidential homesConnors HouseCraddock Road, Canterbury CT1 1YP01227 769774

Dene HolmDeneholm Road, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 8JY01474 567532

Edward Moore HouseTrinity Road, Gravesend DA12 1LX01474 321360

Greensted16 The Orpines, Wateringbury, Maidstone ME18 5BP01622 813106

Rogers HouseDrewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham ME8 0NX01634 262266

St MartinsMartin Square, Larkfield, Aylesford ME20 6QJ01732 842628

Stangrove LodgeManor House Gardens, Edenbridge TN8 5EG01732 864975

The DynesNightingale Road, Kemsing, Sevenoaks TN15 6RU01959 523834

WoodgateTudeley Lane, Tonbridge TN11 0QJ01732 350952

Supported housingDrewery DriveWigmore, Gillingham ME8 0NX01634 364375

Margaret Fisher House30 Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge TN12 6JD01892 834550

Northwood Road59 Northwood Road, Tankerton, Whitstable CT5 2HA01227 771310

St Mary’s15 The Glebefield, Riverhead TN13 3DR01732 460545

Extra care schemeWatling CourtIfield Way, Gravesend, DA12 5BP01474 352201

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Life before deathNo one really likes talking about death. It can rarely be a cheerful and welcome topic of discussion. But every last one of us alive today will eventually die. We often pretend that this is not the case which is understandable, and, being human, we probably hope that the event is a long way off, and, when it comes, swift and painless.

Woody Allen once said that he wasn’t afraid to die but he didn’t want to be there when it happened. Keats spoke of his desire to “cease upon the midnight with no pain.” Most of us do not choose our way out of this world any more than we chose to come into it. But, whatever will be will be.

For those who believe in life after death, there is comfort in faith. Those of us who do not, well, odd though it sounds, many of us are relieved. For some people, the thought of eternity – even in heaven – is truly terrifying.

But, whether or not you believe in life after death, we all know that there is life before death, and it’s that subject which concerns us now because, The Abbeyfield Kent Society is working on a new initiative that will, hopefully, bring comfort and joy to some of our residents who are aware that they have a terminal illness.

We plan to offer residents who have been told that they are going to die within a more or less clear timescale the chance to have a final wish granted where it is within our

ability to grant such a wish. For some people, it might mean a final slap up Sunday lunch with the family. For others, a final visit to a beauty spot that has been important in their lives. It might be attending a football match, or having a pie and a pint in a pub!

Much will depend on their medical condition, of course: we would not place any resident at risk in any circumstances. But it offers the chance for someone to live a little more before they leave us.

It’s early days and there are quite a few hoops through which we have to jump before we can launch the service. Money is a problem as ever. If we are going to do this, we need to do it properly, and, like everything else, that will require finance.

We will have to consider launching an appeal and seeking donations from the public and from businesses that care about people, especially those in the closing moments of life.

Watch out for more information in a future edition of the newsletter. And if you have any ideas or thoughts on the subject, get in touch. As ever, we’d love to hear from you.


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