HC-One’s Newfield Lodge Care Home in Castleford, West Yorkshire, has enhanced its support for military veterans following it’s the home’s official recognition as a Veteran Friendly Care Home.
Becoming the first HC-One home to achieve this prestigious status under the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF), former members of the Armed Forces in Castleford will benefit from enhanced person-centred care and support after the care home they live in achieved the standards required for the VFF.
The aim of the VFF is to better support the practical, emotional and social needs of the Armed Forces community, in residential care homes across England, by providing training and resources to assess and improve the care they offer.
Working to tackle loneliness and deliver improved health and wellbeing outcomes for the 25,000 veterans living in care homes across England, Newfield Lodge Care Home was required to meet eight standards that addressed the unique challenges facing the current generation of veterans in care.
These included: noting Armed Forces status within care plans; addressing social isolation; and signposting to support services, such as their local Royal British Legion branch, and other charities that provide support for veterans or partners of veterans.
Karen Hughes, HC-One’s Newfield Lodge Care Home Manager, said:
“We know that veterans can face unique challenges when entering into adult social care and we have worked hard to ensure that our home is a welcoming and supportive environment for the entire community.
We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Care Home. This achievement is a testament to the dedicated work and compassion of our team, who go above and beyond to ensure that every resident receives the respect, dignity, and support they deserve.”
Kathryn Glass, the VFF Project Lead at Royal Star & Garter and responsible for supporting and assessing care homes going through the scheme. She said:
“We’re delighted that HC-One’s Newfield Lodge Care Home has achieved VFF status. This is a great commitment to their continuous improvement in the delivery of person-centred care for military veterans as residents and their partners.
“This programme will benefit both current and future residents, along with current and future staff at Newfield Lodge, who are able to access enhanced training and guidance to better engage with the unique military experiences that their residents and partners have lived through.
“Being a VFF care home means that there is an increased understanding and recognition for the veteran community at Newfield Lodge.”
For more information about Newfield Lodge Care Home and upcoming events, please contact the friendly team on 01977 524 267, or email newfield.lodge@hc-one.co.uk.
Newfield Lodge is a residential and residential dementia care home located on Brookfield Avenue in Castleford, West Yorkshire and rated 9.8/10 on the care home review site, Carehome.co.uk. With 64 en-suite bedrooms and attractive décor, Newfield Lodge is proud to offer person-centred care in a dignified manner, promoting independence as far as possible.
