Cramlington Care Home Staff Raise Over £1,000 for New Defibrillator

Senior carers at Cramlington House, part of Craig Healthcare, have raised more than £1,000 to fund a vital new defibrillator for the home, along with its ongoing maintenance, after completing a sponsored walk from Cramlington House to Blyth Beach.

The dementia‑specialist team walked the full seven‑mile route in honour of the residents they support and the wider Northumberland community they serve. Their aim was to ensure Cramlington House has immediate access to lifesaving equipment, providing reassurance for residents, families, staff, and visitors.

The fundraising effort received warm backing from families, colleagues, and local residents, helping the carers surpass their target including £280 raised by 9-year-old Charlotte Lyall, niece of senior carer Bronia Stephenson, who also completed the walk.

Managing director, Lucy Craig, said she was “delighted and proud” that the team from Cramlington House have achieved something that will directly benefit the people they care for every day.

“This walk reflects everything our carers stand for – compassion, commitment, and community,” she said.

“Their determination to bring a defibrillator to Cramlington House shows just how deeply they care about resident wellbeing. We are all incredibly proud of their achievement.”

Craig Healthcare, which has been providing high‑quality dementia care in the North East for more than 20 years, operates three specialist homes: Cramlington House, Holywell House Care Centre, and West Farm Care Centre.

The new defibrillator is now installed at Cramlington House, strengthening the home’s emergency preparedness and adding an important safety resource for residents, staff, and visitors.