On Wednesday we were able to spread a little bit of magic by granting the Silver Wishes of over 30 residents to ride on a steam train. Please read the full story on our website: https://t.co/SqY0lE7Kay
We are delighted and proud to announce that the @SilverWishesQC Initiative has been nominated for a National Dementia Award, and has reached the finals. The winners will be announced at a gala event on Thursday 8th November at the Hilton Brighton Metropole.
@frankbrunoboxer made 95 year old ex amateur boxer George's dream come true, when he came to visit George at Willow Court. Thank you @frankbrunoboxer for granting George's @SilverWishesQC.
During the Dementia Awareness Week, our silver wishes were granted at The Fairway. Charlie the Donkey visited the residents and what a huge impact he made on the home. Charlies's calming nature was excellent therapy for the residents and seemed to make everyone calm and happy.
Fantastic Donation for Campaign
Paula and Karen from Stevenage Home Counties Association of Spiritual Healers came to Jubilee Court care home to present a cheque for £500 to help make residents wishes come true. Thank you Paula and Karen!
Local Councillor Francis Button made a resident’s dream come true when she stepped up to help staff at The Fairway grant 82 year old Rose O’Conner’s greatest wish. As part of our Silver Wishes campaign Rose spent the day with the animals at the zoo.
MP presents 100 year Ernie with Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden CBE came to Heath House in Bushey to present Ernest Searling with his medal in recognition of being appointed to the rank of Chevalier in the French Ordre national de la Legion d’honneur.
Jubilee Court and Heath House were delighted that a few of their residents had their Silver Wishes granted! They enjoyed a trip to The West End to see Kinky Boots; this was donated by a member of the public that donated 6 tickets to the Silver Wishes. Thank you for your kindness.
Our Silver Wishes team from Fosse House on @radioverulam this morning, talking about the campaign and drumming up support for their sponsored walk on Sunday!
Pinewood Lodge resident Katie was delighted when her wish to visit the theatre came true in spectacular style as part of the Quantum Care Silver Wishes campaign when she met @OtiMabuse and @ianwaite thanks to @albanarena! Full story: https://t.co/HbZq24xqxN @OtiIanTour
A big thank you to @WoodmanWildHill for your kind donation of £25 to our fundraising efforts! We stopped in for a drink during yesterday’s sponsored 10 mile walk and, as well as a lovely welcome, were delighted to receive the generous support of a fellow patron and the landlord!
Residents from 7 @QuantumCareLtd homes are underway with carers and families on-board the Sheldrake 3 boat! The trip, booked with @WaterwaysEXP, grants wishes for 17 of our residents at once, from wishes specifically to go on a boat trip to spending a day out with a loved one.
4 @QuantumCareLtd residents were taken to Brunei Stables at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst for their Silver Wish: to spend time with horses! An amazing trip for our residents and staff who went! https://t.co/6j1lL05oVr
Dukeminster Court resident George had his Silver Wish granted on his birthday! George wished to go to a football match and when the team in home saw a @LutonTown fixture on his birthday they knew it would be a great way to make his special day even better!
Malcolm’s Silver Wish came true when two amazing members of Willow Court’s local community volunteered to take him out for shopping day! Peter and Kath found out about the campaign and contacted our team to see how they could help... https://t.co/rZx4s6dLzl
Another great story from @SilverWishesQC. Obviously someone at @QuantumCareLtd is spending a great deal of time and effort making these wishes happen and they must be applauded for doing so. https://t.co/H3q8fE5Gag
Carmela’s Silver Wish came true at Providence Court last night when care worker Tasha cooked a delicious Italian meal with her residents! Together they made an amazing lasagne, side salad and Tiramisu which they washed down with a glass of Italian red!
Michael, Fred and John's wish to go to Lord’s Cricket Ground was granted last week! They had a private tour with Mike Gatting, including a look inside the players’ dressing room! It was great to see them listening to Mike’s stories and talking about cricket from different eras!