We brought holiday cheer to our service users and the community with a special Christmas bus tour. The festive bus, decked out in Christmas decorations and playing holiday music, travelled through the streets of Worthing and made his way to a variety of Guild Care service locations. Read more
The service users of our Fitzalan Howard Centre in Worthing entertained their families and staff with a fabulous festive pantomime performance of Jack and the Beanstalk. Read more
Residents at Guild Care’s care home, Caer Gwent, are set for a warm and joyous Christmas! The team, led by Home Manager, Clare Feest, aims to reduce social isolation by providing a busy schedule of activities over the festive season. Read more
At Haviland House, residents and staff are all feeling the festive spirit! Whether it’s bauble-making or tucking into some delicious traditional food, there’s something for everyone to enjoy with us this winter. Read more
In our care homes, we offer a wide range of activities and events that are tailored to the unique needs and preferences of those living with us. For residents living with dementia at Haviland House, our focus revolves around activities that foster reminiscence, provide sensory stimulation and instil a sense of purpose. Read more
We recently organised a Christmas outing for a group of our service users. The afternoon was filled with festive cheer, featuring specially arranged minibuses to allow service users from a range of our community services and care homes to attend the Christmas with the Salvation Army show at the Assembly Halls. Read more
Guild Care had a visit from a social media superstar at three of their popular charity shops yesterday. Jen Graham, or Charity Shop Girl as she is known on social media, is a charity shop influencer, followed by hundreds of thousands of people across her channels and has recently featured on ITV’s This Morning. Read more
As Worthing’s leading social care charity, we’re proud of how Guild Care has been helping people in the community for over 90 years. Through our broad range of services, and our care homes, we support older people, people living with dementia, and children and adults with learning disabilities. Read more
Caring for someone with dementia can be an emotional and challenging time. As symptoms progress, the need for additional support often becomes more apparent. For full-time caregivers, finding time for yourself amidst these responsibilities can be a real struggle. But it’s important to remember that help is available. Read more
Nestled in a serene and quiet area of Worthing, our Caer Gwent care home offers residential, 24/7 nursing and palliative care, all delivered by a group of highly trained carers and clinical teams. Read more
New research has revealed the percentage of over-65s living in care homes is higher in Worthing than anywhere else in England and Wales. For this study, Guild Care analysed data from the Office of National Statistics ‘Older people living in care homes and changes over time’ report. Read more
When someone is diagnosed with dementia, it’s easy for them to lose touch with the outside world. The individual may struggle to do the ‘normal’ things that they once enjoyed, such as seeing friends or going out for a meal. This also affects the relatives of those living with dementia, as they worry about their loved one becoming isolated from life outside of their home. Read more
Choosing a care home that is right for your loved one is never an easy decision. For many families, it’s hard to know what to expect from a care home, and the experience can feel daunting. One of the key things you want to know is that the person you love will receive the best possible physical and emotional support. Read more
At all three of our care homes we offer high quality, person-centred care that's delivered with compassion, skill, and expertise. As part of our care offering, each of our homes feature 24-hour nursing care as standard - which can scale as peoples' needs change. This helps to create a real sense of stability and safety for our residents, reassuring them and their families that Guild Care can provide a forever home. Read more
In a heart-warming gesture, the team at Guild Care's Haviland House Day Service has made one of their member's dreams come true by giving him the opportunity to sing again as part of a Welsh male choir. Read more
In our three care homes, Haviland House, Linfield House and Caer Gwent and throughout our community-based services, we provide high-quality, person-centred care that helps the most vulnerable within our community to live well and enjoy life to the full. Read more
Guild Care is thrilled to announce the exceptional talent of Jenny, who has been crowned as the winner of their 90th birthday competition. Jenny's magnificent artwork, which beautifully portrays Worthing's local landmarks, has captured people's hearts and secured her well-deserved victory. Read more
Moving into a care home can be a daunting experience – and especially so for someone living with dementia. That’s why we make sure each of our residents are welcomed with open arms into our loving Guild Care family. Read more
Members and guests came together at Haviland House on Friday, September 15, for the annual meeting and a 90th birthday vintage afternoon tea to celebrate Guild Care's support for the community of Worthing and surrounding areas. Read more
Guild Care, a leading Social Care charity, opens its 12th shop on Monday 11th September in Horsham! This eagerly anticipated addition will offer a wide selection of high-quality, second-hand goods. Read more
Our diverse range of community services support many individuals – including older people, people living with dementia, and children and adults with learning disabilities. As a charity, our aim is to reduce the isolation or social stigmas that these groups may be experiencing. Read more
28 exceptional individuals embarked on a thrilling adventure by taking on the world's largest inflatable 5k, all in the name of charity. This remarkable endeavour was organised to support Guild Care, Worthing’s leading Social Care Charity. Read more
Kerri Sparrowe, our dedicated Care Needs Coordinator and Dementia Lead at Haviland House, showcased remarkable courage and compassion as she embarked on a daring adventure to raise funds for Guild Care. On the 27th of August, Kerri soared through the skies in a heart-pounding skydive, ultimately generating over £1,000 for Guild Care. Read more
Guild Care will be given help to innovate and grow thanks to a new partnership with the University of Brighton supported by UK government funding. Read more