New Landmark As 200th Care Home Gains VFF Status
A care home in Cheshire has become the 200th in England to achieve Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status.
Barony Lodge Residential Care Home in Nantwich, which is part of the Sanctuary Care group, gained VFF-approval July.
The free-to-access VFF programme helps providers to offer appropriate support for veterans living in care homes across England. It aims to deliver improved health and wellbeing outcomes for over 25,000 veterans and their partners.
Barony Lodge currently cares for three veterans, and marked its VFF status with a party for all of their residents.
Home Manager Jo Cookson said:
“We’re incredibly proud to have achieved Veteran Friendly Framework accreditation, and to be the 200th home to do so. Our VFF status is testament to our commitment to recognising and supporting those who have served. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents in every way we can and this accreditation highlights how we are in an even better position to provide the truly person-centred care and understanding our veterans truly deserve.”
The VFF is a collaboration between Royal Star & Garter, Royal British Legion and the NHS Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA – an NHS flagship Armed Forces programme), with funding support from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
