A care home in Oxford has put out a festive plea to the local community to send in messages of yuletide cheer to residents and staff this Christmas.

Green Gates Bupa Care Home in Oxford in Hernes Road has asked people to send in Christmas cards to boost morale, wellbeing and a sense of belonging in the run up to the festive season.

Hoping to make residents feel more connected to their local communities, the cards received will be opened and placed around each home for everyone to read and enjoy.

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Tamzin Yaser, regional director at Bupa, said: “Sending and receiving cards is a tradition that many of our residents’ love, so this Christmas we wanted to make the winter season extra special by calling on our local community to surprise our residents with lots of lovely cards.”

She added: “We know that receiving a card full of festive well wishes would really mean the world to our residents this year. It’s a small gesture of kindness which would have such a positive impact, providing residents with a great sense of warmth, support, and togetherness – the ultimate definition of festive cheer!”

Anyone wishing to send a Christmas card to residents at Green Gates Bupa Care Home can post it to the following address: Green Gates Care Home, 2 Hernes Rd, Oxford OX2 7PT.

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This story was written by Sophie Perry. She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

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