SOUTH GRANGE LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO HELP COMBAT LONELINESS

Local care home South Grange in Monifieth is opening its doors to members of the community in a bid to help tackle loneliness. Older community members, who might usually eat alone, are invited to join staff and residents at the home on selected dates throughout December (each Wednesday and Friday) for a free three course meal and a good old natter.

Diners will be treated to a tasty lunch in the home’s dining room. Guests will have a chance chat away to residents and staff and take part in an afternoon of activities after their meal.

The ‘Don’t Dine Alone’ initiative was launched by Barchester Healthcare as a way to reach out to isolated or vulnerable members of the local community. The company has its own Charitable Foundation, a registered charity that gives grants to older people and other adults with a disability or mental health problem to help combat loneliness and enable people to connect with their local communities.

The home’s talented Head Chef Bernard will be creating an array of delicious dishes all cooked from scratch using fresh produce for diners to enjoy.

Catherine Lappin, General Manager at South Grange, said: “Loneliness and isolation can have a huge impact on people, especially older members of the community. We want all our neighbours to know that they are welcome to come and dine with us here at South Grange, we very much hope that anyone feeling lonely will join us for a hot meal on these dates in December.

South Grange 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. South Grange provides nursing care, respite care and YPD unit.

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