Page 56 • The HERALD • 17th September 2026 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v Service includes a Sitting in service, shopping, going to appointments, light housework, Cat or dog check £20 per hour Ali’s Help or Out and About 07795 485542 alisonfrench67@gmail.com www.alis-help-or-out-and-about.com Small domiciliary Care in your own home. Professional kind caring DBS checked, NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Public liability insured. WE CARE, YOU CARE Families Join Residents For Summer Fun Days At Everwood Care Homes Everwood Care Charity (formerly Wilverley Association) hosted two family fun days at its care homes: Heartland Manor (formerly Forest Oaks) on Saturday 1st August and Little Haven in Dibden Purlieu on Saturday 8th August. e wholesome days o ered something for all ages with plenty of family-friendly activities including games like hook a duck, splat the rat, guess the sweets in a jar and hoopla, alongside face glitter and hair tinsel. Guests, residents, sta and volunteers enjoyed a selection of refreshments, including a ernoon tea, ice lollies and ice cream, making the most of the warm summer weather while spending quality time together. As a registered charity, Everwood Care reinvests all its income – including the £552 raised across the two events – directly into resident care. CEO, Kate Biddlecombe, said: “Both events have been fantastic. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, with friends and relatives joining residents at both Little Haven and Heartland Manor for a day of fun and celebration. It was also a pleasure to welcome members of the local community who were interested in learning more about the care we provide. We met people looking for specialist dementia care, respite stays and permanent care for their loved ones, and it was lovely to be able to show them what life at Heartland Manor and Little Haven is all about. The biggest highlight for me was seeing how much our residents enjoyed themselves. Watching people of all generations laughing and making memories together reminded us exactly why events like these are so important. It truly was a day for all ages” Everwood Care extends its thanks to sta , volunteers, and everyone who contributed to making the events so memorable. If you didn’t get the chance to see what life is like at Heartland Manor or Little Haven, and are considering care homes in your area, you can book a tour at either home visit: https://everwood.org.uk/contact Family fun day Everwood care homes CEO taking part in a wet sponge activity What Age Concern New Forest’s Client’s Had To Say Age Concern New Forest recently conducted their annual client surveys, and they are thrilled to share the results with you! An impressive 91% of clients reported being very satis ed with their services, while the remaining clients expressed that they were also satis ed with the service they had received. Here’s what some of their wonderful clients had to say: “Excellent Service the staff are very friendly and efficient” “Wonderful service and a lovely team” “The lunch club cook and Volunteers are wonderful” “Services are amazing” “The Podiatrist is Lovely” Age Concern New Forest comment: “Thank you for all your suggestions on how could extend or improve on our services. We are very grateful for your feedback which helps us continue to improve and support our community. Thank you for Trusting Age Concern New Forest.”
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