Three care homes in Bristol are asking well-wishers to send Christmas cards to spread some festive joy. Care home bosses say it “would mean the world” to residents – and to staff – to receive a card.
The appeal is being made by Bupa care homes at Druid Stoke, Elm View and Norewood Lodge. Staff hope the “small gesture of kindness” will boost morale, wellbeing and a sense of belonging for their residents.
Druid Stoke Bupa Care Home is also opening its doors on December 25 to elderly people in the community who face spending Christmas Day alone and would like to spend it in the company of others.
Holly Caswell, regional director at Bupa, said: “Sending and receiving cards is a tradition that many of our residents love, so this Christmas we wanted to make them feel extra special by showering them in cards from people from all walks of life. We know that receiving a card full of festive well wishes would really mean the world to our residents this year.
“It’s a small gesture of kindness which would have such a positive impact, providing residents with a great sense of warmth, support, and togetherness – the ultimate definition of festive cheer!”
Anyone wishing to send Christmas cards to one of the care homes can post them to the following addresses:
- Druid Stoke, 31 Druid Stoke Avenue, Bristol, BS9 1DE
- Elm View, Moor Lane, Clevedon, BS21 6EU
- Norewood Lodge, 72 Nore Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 8DU
For more information about how to join in with the festivities at Druid Stoke care home on Christmas Day, call 0117 968 1854.