Glaven Caring Provides…

The-Glaven-Caring-Centre-Building

The elderly feel welcome and cared for in warm, friendly surroundings at the purpose-built Glaven Centre in Blakeney.
We cover the villages of Binham, Blakeney, Cley, Field Dalling, Glandford, Langham, Letheringsett, Morston, Salthouse, Saxlingham, Little Thornage, Wiveton, High Kelling and the town of Holt.

This area is one of the most remote in Norfolk, being some 30 miles from Norwich and King’s Lynn. Its elderly population is less well provided for, with fewer social services, amenities and transport, hence the need for GLAVEN CARING and its many services.

This unique concept of a comprehensive community caring scheme was founded in 1974 by the late Dr. Tony Allibone, a much loved general practitioner. It is now run by a board of trustees, management team and a general manager.

Since 1974 GLAVEN CARING has become a model of its kind and an example copied elsewhere in the country.

Health-And-Nursing

Health And Day Care Nursing Facilities

We welcome the frail and elderly of our community every weekday for day care in the comfortable and peaceful setting of the Glaven Centre. They enjoy activities and home cooked food. Qualified nursing care is on hand and local GPs visit on request.

Bathing Services

For the less mobile, the opportunity is available for assisted bathing on the premises. Some 1000 baths are given each year by our trained and paid auxiliary nurses and bathing volunteers.

Bathing-Services
Luncheon Club

Luncheon Club

A high quality, nourishing and appetising meal is prepared by the Centre’s experienced and qualified cook and served up every week day. Specialist dietary needs are catered for and meals may be collected for home consumption.

Advice, Support And Encouragement

Staff experienced in dealing with issues that can occur in older age are able to offer clients advice, support and help.

One of our major objectives is to provide support for carers, allowing some free time for themselves.

Additional Services

Additional services to clients are provided by a visiting hairdresser, hearing aid maintenance by the Norfolk Hearing Association and a visiting Rector.

Podiatry Services

A regular toenail cutting service is offered to both clients and local residents, with regular clinics being held at the centre.

Podiatry Services
Transport – Mini-bus And Cars

Transport – Minibus And Cars

Many of our clients are dependent on our two minibuses to bring them to the centre for care and lunch. A team of volunteers drive or assist our specially adapted minibuses, and other helpers use their own cars to bring clients from our local area to the centre.

Care, Comfort And Company

To many, days at the Glaven Centre are the highlights of the week and provide an opportunity to talk to friends in warm, congenial, comfortable surroundings.

Clients have the opportunity to chat and take part in various forms of entertainment and organised stimulating activities.

Care, Comfort, Food And Company
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