RESIDENTS AT LOCAL CARE HOME ARE VISITED BY LOCAL PONY

Highfield care home, in Scarthingwell, Tadcaster was full of animal mischief when Peanut the Pony came to visit the home.

Residents at Highfield were pleasantly surprised to see their new furry friend roaming around their garden as Peanut and Jade paid a visit.

General Manager Luke Owens said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitor today. We knew that having Peanut here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus. We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”

Resident Sheila was very excited by Peanut: “As a child I loved horses. It was wonderful having Peanut in the home.”

Highfield care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Highfield provides residential care and dementia care for 66 residents from respite care to long term stays.

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