News from 2020

Community spirit has shone through now, more than ever, across Whitgift Care. Our staff have gone the extra mile to support our residents throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it was keeping morale up through activities, supporting residents to keep in touch with their families remotely or just continuing the high standards of care, staff have displayed tremendous dedication. In turn, our residents have also shown great determination and resilience during the past months.

Philomena Kavanagh, Home Manager for Whitgift House, leaves the Foundation after 17 years to enjoy more time with her family.

The latest edition the Whitgift Care Newsletter is now out. The publication which updates all of our residents and staff; families and friends of the Whitgift Almshouses, Whitgift House, Wilhelmina House and the 1596 Club.

Staff and residents at Wilhelmina House are celebrating after being named top 20 care home in London for the second time by leading review website carehome.co.uk.

Whitgift House resident, Daphne, has put her knitting needles to excellent use by knitting clothes for a premature baby. Activities Organiser, Angela, has a friend whose daughter recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Jamie.