Covid: Life on the frontline – Phyllis’ story
When our Surbiton resident Phyllis tested positive for COVID-19, she feared for her life. Now, following her recovery, the 98-year-old WWII veteran explains her experiences.…
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Covid: Life on the frontline – Hayley’s story
High Wycombe Activities & Volunteers Manager Hayley Helsdown looks at how she coped with the many challenges faced, and why, despite an uncertain future, there will always be “laughter, joy and singin…
Covid: Life on the frontline – Bernard’s story
Bernard, a 92-year-old RAF veteran, who lives at the Royal Star & Garter Home in Surbiton, tested positive for COVID-19. Now recovered and having tested negative, he speaks to Royal Star & Garter abou…
Covid: Life on the frontline – Cheryl’s story
Cheryl Harbourne is Home Manager at our Solihull Home. Here, she speaks about her decision to ‘lock-in’ the Home for two weeks, the battle to keep out the virus, and her concerns for the future.…
Covid: Life on the frontline – Damian’s story
Damian Walicki is a Lead Nurse at our Surbiton Home. Here he talks about the toll COVID-19 took on him mentally and physically, the heartbreak of losing residents to the virus, and his pride in the st…
Covid: Life on the frontline – Jude’s Story
Jude Lally is a nurse at Royal Star & Garter’s Surbiton Home. Here, she talks about falling ill with COVID-19, the mental and physical stress caused by lockdown, and her immense pride in the people sh…
World Music Day: Meet the singer who was so impressed with Royal Star & Garter she decided to join the veterans’ charity
When Jodie Halls walked into Royal Star & Garter to perform to residents last year, the singer had no idea the impact it would have on her life. Here she speaks about first impressions, the joy she ge…
World Music Day: The healing power of music
Music Therapist Izzy Swinhoe-Standen has been coming to our Home in High Wycombe since the start of the year, before the lockdown was enforced by the coronavirus pandemic. Here, to mark World Music Da…