Our latest newsletter and update from Berenice Groves, Chair of the Trustees
Update from Berenice Groves, Chair of the Trustees
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We are definitely feeling a Spring in our step now that the warmer weather is here at Charlotte Straker House and the sun is shining . Life at Charlotte Straker continues to be a challenge with measures in place to continue to keep our residents and staff safe. It is recognised just how difficult the management of preventing covid spread is and the impact it is having on everyone therefore we are aiming to look for new opportunities and things that will continue to raise spirits.
We are now well on with our rolling refurbishment of our rooms and communal spaces and I’m delighted to announce that we have received a £15,000 grant from Nick Oliver, Northumberland County Councillor which will support delivering some of the new improvements. Please see the link to our newsletter above for the full story and how this much needed money will be spent.
Our office staff are regularly receiving enquiries for residential, respite and nursing care places and both Pam and I are delighted to have started welcoming new residents to Charlotte Straker House. We do still have some nursing and residential vacancies, so I’d be grateful if you could forward this link https://charlottestraker.org.uk/nursing-residential-care to anyone who might be interested in our services.
It’s wonderful to see our respite care bed back in use, and we have already booked in some short term respite residents over the next few months. We’ve had some wonderful testimonials from users including this comment from a gentleman who stayed recently, “The staff were lovely people, and if everybody ran a business like Charlotte Straker, then we would never have any issues.” The gentleman’s wife also added, “The staff were very caring and supportive and that is important for someone like my husband who has a range of needs and this re- assured me that he was being looked after.” Again, if you or anyone you know would like to take advantage of free of charge respite care breaks, please forward our eligibility and booking procedures, which can be found on this link https://charlottestraker.org.uk/respite-care/
We are busily fundraising for this essential service and we have some great opportunities in the next few months, including the chance to sponsor myself and Maureen Gordon, Trustee in the Great North Run, a Charity Walk planned and supported by our staff, fundraising via the Corbridge Car Boot Sale every Wednesday, our Crafty Women gifts and Susan’s wonderful Slimming Challenge. Please see the link to the newsletter above for more details.
Pam and I would like to send our thanks to all those who have continue to support us over the last few months – we are delighted to be now able to look forward to a more settled future at Charlotte Straker House.
Berenice Groves, Chair of the Trustees
