Local schools decorate Christmas cards to help bring joy to isolated older people

Local home care company, Home Instead Lewes District and Uckfield decided to spread some festive cheer this year and organised the distribution of Christmas cards from local schools to help bring festive joy to older people within the community who may otherwise feel isolated and lonely over Christmas.

The children made collectively 300 cards in total and these were decorated by the children with a message on the inside wishing a very merry Christmas. The cards were picked up by Owner and Director of the home care company, Alison Scutt.

Home Instead takes a unique, person-centred approach to home care. Clients are supported to live as independently as possible, by Care Professionals that they come to know well and who visit for a minimum of an hour at a time. Caring duties are tailored to the needs of individual Clients and range from companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, post-discharge care, personal care, shopping and errands.

The business is not only about looking after its clients and staff, but also about supporting others in the community. Alison Scutt, Director of Home Instead Lewes District and Uckfield, says:

 “Although the festive season can bring joy and sparkle, it can also be challenging for older people who may be feeling lonelier than any other time of the year. We wanted a chance to put a smile on the faces of local people and to do something nice within the community. I have helped run the Lewes Community Group (formerly Lewes Men’s Club) since 2016. This, and now two more community groups in Ringmer, are open to all to provide a space each week for people to connect. I know the joy a connection with the children can bring, so we thought this would be a great opportunity.”

All the cards were delivered this week and were very gratefully received.

To find out more about Home Instead Lewes District & Uckfield, please call 01273 437040, email info.lewes@homeinstead.co.uk or visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/lewes-district-uckfield.