
My family and I cannot thank you all enough for the exceptional care you have given my uncleKerry B(Niece of Resident/Service User)



My family and I cannot thank you all enough for the exceptional care you have given my uncleKerry B(Niece of Resident/Service User)



Amherst House is a beautiful, purpose-built care home set in the heart of Surrey. The dedicated team provides 24-hour nursing, dementia and residential care in luxurious surroundings.
The spacious, modern home is organised into four suites, each with its own dining room and lounge. The bedrooms in the Surrey home are designed to the highest of standards and each feature en-suite bathrooms. The home's exceptional facilities include a cinema, hair and...
Amherst House is a beautiful, purpose-built care home set in the heart of Surrey. The dedicated team provides 24-hour nursing, dementia and residential care in luxurious surroundings.
The spacious, modern home is organised into four suites, each with its own dining room and lounge. The bedrooms in the Surrey home are designed to the highest of standards and each feature en-suite bathrooms. The home's exceptional facilities include a cinema, hair and beauty salon and a bright and spacious café. Four terraces are located on the upper floor, and landscaped sensory gardens outdoors include a bee and butterfly sanctuary.
The lifestyle team offers a varied activity programme including trips out to local areas of interest in the home's minibus.
Care Provided by Amherst House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Amherst House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Amherst House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Cristina Cristea (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Visiting
- Visiting can take place at any time that is mutually convenient to the Residents and their friends and relatives. If visitors would like to see the Home Manager, they are kindly requested to call in advance so that a meeting can be arranged at a mutually convenient time.
Parking
- Ample parking in the on-site care park.
Amherst House Reviews (135)
Amherst House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.815) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Amherst House has 135 reviews.
Everyone on the team, from care staff, support workers, chef and management have worked to resolve any...
Everyone on the team, from care staff, support workers, chef and management have worked to resolve any issues or concerns raised, and Dad is now settled, happier and starting to enjoy this new phase of life.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such lovely feedback. we are so pleased that dad is happy and settled here.
Mum did find coming into care hard at first. But now she is so happy being at Amhurst House with the care and support has given her confidence back. She loves being part of a community, taking part in activities that are offered. Mum loves that there are options at mealtimes. Just like to say thank...
Mum did find coming into care hard at first. But now she is so happy being at Amhurst House with the care and support has given her confidence back. She loves being part of a community, taking part in activities that are offered. Mum loves that there are options at mealtimes. Just like to say thank you to all the staff for giving me my mum back and giving a lovely environment for her to be in, a real pleasure seeing her happy, smiling too and enjoying having her hair and nails done.
Hi Liz thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.
At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one and that mum is happy and settled with us.
An excellent facility all round, fantastic staff. So friendly. Made to feel very welcome.
An excellent facility all round, fantastic staff. So friendly. Made to feel very welcome.
As a family we are very happy with the care our resident receives at Amherst House. All staff are always very caring to all, and residents' dignity is very high on their agenda.
As a family we are very happy with the care our resident receives at Amherst House. All staff are always very caring to all, and residents' dignity is very high on their agenda.
Hi and thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such positive feedback about your experience.
At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
My cousin came to Amherst House in May, she has been made very welcome and has integrated very well. The staff here are excellent, both friendly and caring. She is very impressed with the food and we love the bistro.
My cousin came to Amherst House in May, she has been made very welcome and has integrated very well. The staff here are excellent, both friendly and caring. She is very impressed with the food and we love the bistro.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such lovely feedback about your experience. It really is very appreciated. I'm so glad your cousin has settled in well and is happy in her new home.
At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
There is much for which I could commend Amherst House Care Home. At this time I congratulate the management team on their fantastic achievement, being named "best for staff recruitment and retention" national award. My doctoral research explored leadership engagement in organisation and I have...
There is much for which I could commend Amherst House Care Home. At this time I congratulate the management team on their fantastic achievement, being named "best for staff recruitment and retention" national award. My doctoral research explored leadership engagement in organisation and I have taught leadership in many countries for several leading business schools. I just wish I had had a case study based on leadership, management and team working at Amherst House to help share gold standard excellence in staff well-being with the many participants of executive education programmes. This excellence is evidenced through the attitude of contribution of staff who are buoyant and fun, and professional and compassionate in their care for residents. I and my family are just so thankful that our mother is so very happy as a member of the Amherst House family. Thank you.
Hi and thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. What a lovely compliment to receive and so very appreciated.
At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
From initial enquiry until Mum became a resident, thanks everyone for their care to her and the family.
From initial enquiry until Mum became a resident, thanks everyone for their care to her and the family.
At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Mum moved to Amherst House early March 2025. She has settled well. I had initial concerns about her routine & medication (she wasn't prescribed some) However after 4 weeks the staff know mum better & I am happier. Mum always looks clean & well dressed it's a shame the staff move between houses a...
Mum moved to Amherst House early March 2025. She has settled well. I had initial concerns about her routine & medication (she wasn't prescribed some) However after 4 weeks the staff know mum better & I am happier. Mum always looks clean & well dressed it's a shame the staff move between houses a lot. It would be good to have regular staff who know the residents. I have been frustrated about staffing levels being short & Mum has had to wait a while for the toilet. Food not always hot. Room a little scuffed.
We also appreciate your honesty in raising the concerns...
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your mother's experience at Amherst House. We’re very pleased to hear that she has settled in well and is becoming more familiar to our team. Your comments mean a lot to us.We also appreciate your honesty in raising the concerns you initially had, and we're glad to know that over the past few weeks, things have improved with her medication and routine. This progress is a reflection of our team’s commitment to getting to know each resident as an individual.
That said, we recognise your concerns regarding staff movement between houses, staffing levels, and wait times for assistance, as well as your feedback on the temperature of meals and the condition of your mum’s room. Please accept our apologies that this has been your experience.
We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your concerns in more detail with you. If you feel comfortable, please reach out to the Home Manager directly who will be more than happy to listen to and address your concerns efficiently and effectively.
Your input is incredibly valuable in helping us continue to improve and provide outstanding care to all residents. Thank you again for your ongoing support.
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My visit last week was no exception, I join my friend at the dining table at lunch time to chat to her, the meal was of the usual good standard, they are present well to the residents, it is nice to see the food has colour to it and not just bland colours. A chef will pop down occasional to check on things.
The Care staff for the House my friend is in are very happy and attentive to the residents. My friend is a social person and this Thursday they were meeting up in on of the Lounge area to celebrate a residents birthday. I
I enjoy going to see my friend at Amherst House.
thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one :-)
Everybody has been extremely kind and helpful. Medical care is excellent and communication first class.
Everybody has been extremely kind and helpful. Medical care is excellent and communication first class.
Hi and thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
I have been very impressed with the staff throughout the home. The atmosphere is very homely and to see such an improvement in my father-in-law is due to the way he has been looked after. Lots of activities. The food is excellent and the attention to detail is a credit to all the staff.
I have been very impressed with the staff throughout the home. The atmosphere is very homely and to see such an improvement in my father-in-law is due to the way he has been looked after. Lots of activities. The food is excellent and the attention to detail is a credit to all the staff.
Hi Paul Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further...
Hi Paul Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks the Care UK team
As a member of the ambulance service I have been in many care homes and this certainly excels in all aspects. I feel my dad is safe and very well cared for. He has settled into his new home very quickly thanks to all the staff.
As a member of the ambulance service I have been in many care homes and this certainly excels in all aspects. I feel my dad is safe and very well cared for. He has settled into his new home very quickly thanks to all the staff.
Hi Jane. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further...
Hi Jane. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks the Care UK team
I have been so happy overall with all the care and support my Mum receives on a daily basis. This was the first and foremost important factor when deciding on a care home, the one is superb. All the team are so accommodating, not only for my Mum but all the family. Nothing is ever too much trouble....
I have been so happy overall with all the care and support my Mum receives on a daily basis. This was the first and foremost important factor when deciding on a care home, the one is superb. All the team are so accommodating, not only for my Mum but all the family. Nothing is ever too much trouble. With the amount of love we have for our Mum, we needed to make sure she had the best. We definitely think Amherst House is the best.
Hi and thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further...
Hi and thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks the Care UK team
Amehurst Care Home, I visited my mother at the home as she is now a resident. The home as you enter is welcoming and friendly. On arriving at the room I was impressed with the cleanliness, the facilities and the way the staff take care of their residents. The coffee room is a wonderful inclusion as...
This care home provides safety and as a relative a sense of knowing that the residents are looked after and treated as human beings. They value and matter.
Hi Linda. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further...
Hi Linda. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks the Care UK team
Staff are always so kind and friendly and willing to go the extra mile for their residents and their families and friends, they have a variety of activities each week which enable residents To feel part of a community. The home facilities are spotlessly clean. All the rooms have en-suite...
The food is freshly cooked and delicious and individual diets are catered for. A beauty salon and cinema are available and a beautiful outside area for a bit of fresh air, a beautiful area for residents to spend time in the coffee area where we can have tea and coffee and cakes and spend quality time wouldn't want my family member anywhere else.
Hi and thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further...
Hi and thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedback Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks the Care UK team
A modern well-presented care home with polite and friendly staff. The receptionist was very welcoming and even made us (and the resident) a cup of team.
A modern well-presented care home with polite and friendly staff. The receptionist was very welcoming and even made us (and the resident) a cup of team.
From the moment my Father-in-law was accepted into Amherst House, he has been cared for and looked after superbly. It has been a great relief to the family now that my Father-in-law is being so well cared for in a safe environment. All the staff from the managers down are excellent.
From the moment my Father-in-law was accepted into Amherst House, he has been cared for and looked after superbly. It has been a great relief to the family now that my Father-in-law is being so well cared for in a safe environment. All the staff from the managers down are excellent.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific...
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Amherst House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. If you would like to provide us any further specific feedback, please use the form on the following web page; https://www.careuk.com/company/contact/feedbackThank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks the Care UK team
My auntie is considered to be at end of life and the care she is receiving is excellent. It's just a shame she can't enjoy the care home and all it offers - but for us as a family knowing she is safe and secure gives us peace of mind at this awful time.
My auntie is considered to be at end of life and the care she is receiving is excellent. It's just a shame she can't enjoy the care home and all it offers - but for us as a family knowing she is safe and secure gives us peace of mind at this awful time.
All the carers are excellent as far as care goes and most go over and above, giving extra time to chat. The food is sometimes unsuitable for my mother-in-law, she doesn't complain, just leaves it. There doesn't seem to be many green vegetables? The entertainment is very good, although she doesn't...
All the carers are excellent as far as care goes and most go over and above, giving extra time to chat. The food is sometimes unsuitable for my mother-in-law, she doesn't complain, just leaves it. There doesn't seem to be many green vegetables? The entertainment is very good, although she doesn't always go, but when she does she always says how good it is. Everywhere is clean and tidy. I have always been listened to and any action needed has always followed.
Thank you for reaching out with your concerns regarding the variety of green vegetables in our menu offerings. We understand the importance of a balanced diet and the essential role that vegetables play in maintaining good health. Our catering team is committed to providing a diverse range of...
Thank you for reaching out with your concerns regarding the variety of green vegetables in our menu offerings. We understand the importance of a balanced diet and the essential role that vegetables play in maintaining good health. Our catering team is committed to providing a diverse range of healthy options, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us to improve our service. We have recently recruited a new chef who already met with the residents and listened to their feedback. Menus are currently reviewed to ensure a wider variety of green vegetables are included. Your relative well-being is our priority, and we are dedicated to addressing this issue promptly.
Mum has been a resident since December, it hasn't been easy for her to leave her home of 55 years. However, she is slowly getting used to the new way of life and the staff cannot be kinder or more helpful to her. I hope she will begin to feel more at home as time goes by.
Mum has been a resident since December, it hasn't been easy for her to leave her home of 55 years. However, she is slowly getting used to the new way of life and the staff cannot be kinder or more helpful to her. I hope she will begin to feel more at home as time goes by.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 June 2023Good
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- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
Residents in Care UK homes love getting out and about in nature where they can and, for one Dorset-based home, they’re celebrating World Bee Day with a buzz! Wimborne-based home,...
- 29 May 2026
Colleagues across Care UK are celebrating after being shortlisted in eleven categories at the Stars of Social Care Awards, the most the company has ever been shortlisted in at the...
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I am a registered general nurse with experience in acute cardiac care and learning disabilities. I joined the home in October 2016. I am a diabetes...
I am a registered general nurse with experience in acute cardiac care and learning disabilities. I joined the home in October 2016. I am a diabetes and fall prevention champion. I have proven clinical skills and advanced knowledge which led to me being promoted. I pride myself on being resident-focused and ensuring that all individuals we support are empowered to make choices and participate fully in the running of their homes. I enjoy spending time bonding with residents and their families, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and happiness are met. I was very proud to be awarded the Champion of Quality Care award in 2019.
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