A visit, and paintings
20/05/2024
Welcome to the Connaught Care Home blog
The impacts of Alderney's ageing population
It's no secret that Alderney attracts a large number of retirees who come to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle, but what does that really mean for the island as a whole? What will the impact be as the proportion of older adults increases?
This report by Manager Liz Bowskill looks at the changing demographic and what will be needed in order to care for our ageing population.
Welcoming James Dent to the board of directors.
James was brought up in Ireland, which is where he went to school. He is a retired consultant economist who spent much of his life working on projects in the developing world. Many of these were in small island states, frequently in the Caribbean and Pacific.
He has retained his love for island life and has now lived in Alderney for fifteen years. For four of those last years he served as a States member and as Chairman of the Alderney Policy and Finance Committee. During 2020, the first year of the Covid crisis, he was Alderney's representative on the Bailiwick Civil Contingencies Authority.
He brings with him a wide range of skills centred on institutional and financing options and an understanding of the critical demographic issues now facing Alderney.
Royal Wedding at the Connaught
19/05/2018
The Connaught celebrates HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding ceremony.
Tovertafel - the magic table
27/04/2018
The story of Hester Le Riche, the Tovertafel's creator
‘Magic table’ a Bailiwick first
20/04/2018
ALDERNEY'S Royal Connaught Care Home is the first in the Bailiwick to install a stimulatory 'magic table' to enhance the lives of dementia patients.
Winter at the Connaught
27/02/2018
Thanks to Annie Savage (Activity Coordinator) and the residents for our new addition of our Snowman. Big thanks to Alderney Police, Will (Buck Jr) and the Meals on Wheels volunteers for getting the meals out. Thank you to Alderney Ambulance for bringing in the emergency admission - from all the Connaught and Home Help staff!
One of our care staff, Adele Laughton has decided to overcome her fear of heights by jumping out of a perfectly servicable plane in order to raise money for the Connaught Garden Project.
Pride of Guernsey: Colin Williams
24/07/2017
COLIN WILLIAMS works 'assiduously' and 'tirelessly' in the words of the numerous members of his community who have all nominated him for the Specsavers-sponsored Carer of the Year Award.
'Extraordinary' nurses and carers honoured
13/05/2017
THE extraordinary nature of the day-to-day work of nurses, midwives and carers was celebrated at the PEH yesterday.
Photo credit: Harris Screen Print
Press Release
06/01/2017
From 1st January 2017 the operation of the Connaught and Jubilee Care Homes will be governed by a new five year contract between the States of Alderney and The Royal Connaught Care Homes Ltd, an Alderney registered company, which is also a Guernsey registered Charity.
A grant to Milly's Foundation from the Pargiter Trust has enabled volunteers, carers and caregivers in Alderney to receive free professional Dementia Awareness training.