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.
Covid-19 Update 25th July 2021
25/07/2021
Current cases as of Sunday 25th July 2021
Thank you Patreice
22/07/2021
TODAY we would like to say a THANK YOU to Patreice, resident of the Connaught (Jubilee), for fantastic afternoon treat!
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Colleen Davy is walking for charity
05/07/2021
Once again Colleen Davy is walking for charity. She wants to support the 1st Alderney Scouts raise money for the New Scout Hut.
As of yesterday, people arriving from the 'Common Travel Area' that have received two vaccinations (with the last one not less than two weeks ago) are free to travel to Alderney - and not have to isolate or have a COVID test on arrival. There remains a risk that these visitors could be carriers of the virus and transmit it to others. ...
The Connaught Newsletter no. 18
29/06/2021
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Jumble Sale Thank you's
22/06/2021
We would like to thank you all for your kind donations towards our raffle, held at the jumble sale on 12th June 2021.
Raffle Tickets - Jumble Sale 12th June 2021
21/05/2021
Have you bought your Raffle ticket(s) yet? Ahead of the Jumble Sale, we are selling raffle tickets at £1 per strip!
Care Standards Achieved
12/05/2021
Staff at the Mignot Memorial Hospital and The Connaught care home have been congratulating colleagues on attaining their Care Certificates, which come upon successfully achieving the required standards in 15 aspects of care work. Is is for an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles...
Dave's Good Luck Charm
05/05/2021
FORMER Alderney Harbourmaster Dave Allen has maintained an almost forgotten superstition at the Island's haven for its old folk.