We are looking for runners to become Abbeyfield Kent Society champions! If you have a place in the 2010 London Marathon, we would like the opportunity to win your support.

The Abbeyfield Kent Society is the leading provider of residential care and sheltered accommodation for 450 older people, in Kent. 

The Society owns and manages 10 residential care properties and has sheltered accommodation in 7 houses throughout Kent. The Society provides older people with their own home within the security and companionship of small households, which can become focal points for goodwill and friendly contact within the community. We are registered to provide physical care to older people 65+. The Society is not registered for and cannot provide nursing care. 

Four of The Society's residential properties provide specialist accommodation, care and support to older people living with dementia (65+).  The Society also provides specialist accommodation, care and support to younger people (40 - 64) living with Dementia*.  Also The Society provides specialist accommodation, care and support to people living with Parkinson's Disease at another of its homes. 
*At one of our homes.

The Abbeyfield Kent Society also owns and manages 7 sheltered accommodation properties, houses, providing accommodation for 38 older people who require less support.  We do not provide personal care (such as help with dressing or washing) or nursing care (other than in emergencies and during short-term illnesses) Sheltered accommodation offers mainly single bed-sitting rooms, with toilet and bath/shower. There is a housekeeper, who provides two meals a day and cleans the common parts of the house. Residents are responsible for the cleaning of their rooms. All these houses are connected to Medway Lifeline 24 hours a day.

All our homes lay great emphasis on the spiritual and socialisation needs of our residents.

The Abbeyfield Kent Society is a Christian charity founded in 1967 providing residential care and supported housing for older people in its 16 homes across Kent. After substantial expansion in January 2000, when it purchased nine Kent County Council care homes, the Society grew from an approximate annual turnover of £1/2 million to its current position of approaching £10 million. The Society is now the largest provider of residential care for older people in Kent and one of the biggest charities in the County employing approximately 600 staff along with 150 volunteers.

The Abbeyfield Kent Society is part of a national association of Abbeyfield societies. The Abbeyfield movement was founded as an expression of Christian concern for older people, a co-operative effort by people of faith and goodwill, a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.

For details of how you can support The Abbeyfield Kent Society, contact Hannah East, on 01634 723007 or drop her an email Hannah East.