Community spirit week

Men from Bedford enjoying their tea

Men from Bedford enjoying their tea

Community Spirit Week is a joint initiative between Bupa Care Services and Community Connections and is designed to tackle the issue of isolation and loneliness in older people.

Community Spirit Week occurs annually for one week in October. It involves various Bupa care homes opening their doors to older people who live on their own, to meet the residents and join in some fun activities including musical afternoons, quizzes, cream teas and traditional roast dinners.

What is involved?

Community Spirit Week occurs annually for one week in October. Bupa care homes open their doors to older people who live on their own to meet the residents and join in some fun activities including musical afternoons, quizzes, cream teas and traditional roast dinners.

Community Connections and Care Services marketing fund Community Spirit Week. Each participating home receives a grant of £150 to be used for ingredients, a gift for each visitor or musical entertainment.