Lord Mayor of Manchester helps care home celebrate Veteran Friendly status

Councillor Paul Andrews, the Lord Mayor of Manchester has joined residents and colleagues at Israel Sieff Court care home to celebrate it getting Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status. 

Israel Sieff Court met the eight standards required to reach the necessary benchmark in an endorsement by Star and Garter of their “dedication, passion and commitment”.

The home in Crumpsall, Manchester, is very much a home from home for Councillor Andrews, as Crumpsall is where he was born. 

The celebration day featured Adamson Military Band, presentation of the Accreditation Certificate and veterans badges by Councillor Andrews, lunch and further musical entertainment.

Home manager Jenny Brunton said: 

I am very proud of both my team and all our residents for achieving VFF status. It has involved a lot of commitment and a spirit of working together that typifies what we are all about. We had a fantastic day welcoming the Lord Mayor to our celebration and it is one we will always remember.

Councillor Andrews said:

I was delighted to be invited as a guest for Israel Sieff Court’s special day and I hugely enjoyed meeting residents and Anchor colleagues as part of the celebration. It was particularly special for me with it being in Crumpsall.

Kathryn Glass, Royal Star and Garter’s VFF Project Lead, said:

It was a great day of celebration at Israel Sieff Court and everyone connected with the home can feel justifiably proud of their achievement.

The application submitted by Israel Sieff care home was of an exceptionally high standard and a testament to the dedication, passion, and commitment the home has for providing high-quality person-centred care for residents and colleagues alike.

The standards homes have to meet included referencing 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.

Israel Sieff Court has 35 beds and is a trusted provider of care and support for older people who have residential and dementia care needs, to find out more click here.