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News Release from: BUPA | Subject: Care homes
Edited by the Insidemoneytalk Editorial
Team on 18 July 2008
A ?1.7 million makeover for local care
home opens with summer fun
Penrith care home, Cold Springs Park, is getting ready for a summer fair this Saturday to reveal a ?1.7 million new look, unveiled by Tim Backshall,
presenter of ITV Border's news programme, Lookaround Visitors to Cold Springs Park can enjoy refreshments, songs and activities including a raffle, tombola and craft stalls
This article was originally published on Insidemoneytalk on 21 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The event celebrates new facilities for the care of residents with early stage dementia by unveiling a unit with 22 en-suite bedrooms, increasing the number of beds at the home to 60.
The extension also includes lounge and dining areas and an enclosed garden for residents that they can access from their bedrooms via patio doors.
Beth Lannigan, general manager, said: "This unit will fill a gap in dementia care in the area, responding to the needs of the community and calls from healthcare professionals.
"Until now there has been no local provision for people with early onset dementia who show signs of confusion but who retain a level of independence." Bupa already provides nursing care in Penrith for people with more advanced dementia at Beacon Edge care home.
Beth added: "There will be the potential for residents to transfer from Cold Springs Park to Beacon Edge if their condition progresses.
By working together the two homes will be able to offer comprehensive, high quality care for residents with varying stages of dementia.
We look forward to welcoming as many visitors as possible to have fun and to help us mark this improved service for our local community." EVENT AND PHOTO CALL NOTICE: Date: Saturday 19 July 2008.
Time: 14:00 - 16:30.
Venue: Cold Springs Park Residential Nursing Home, Cold Springs Park, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EY.
Occasion: Official opening event with Tim Backshall, presenter of news programme, Lookaround, for ITV Border television.
Photo Opportunities: 1.
Picture of Tim Backshall opening care home.
2.
Picture of residents and nursing staff with Tim Backshall / Cllr Tony Brunskill.
3.Picture of residents, visitors/children with unusual animals highlighting conservation message.
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