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Residents at Linden House Care Home in Epsom are putting their knitting skills to good use to create blankets for animals at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

The patchwork blankets created by the Surrey care home’s residents will be sent to help keep some of the thousands of animals that Battersea rescues each year warm.

Each animal that is rehomed from Battersea leaves with its own blanket, which they have used since arriving at the centre. This provides comfort and familiarity when settling into a new adopted home. With up to 450 dogs and cats being cared for at each of its three sites at any one time, Battersea uses thousands of blankets a year. Without donations from the likes of Linden House’s thoughtful residents, the cost to the charity could be significant.

This knitting drive is just one of the many activities organised by the home’s activities manager Pip, whose job it is to keep residents’ bodies active, and minds engaged. Other activities include horticulture, bingo, yoga, and Covid-safe visits from entertainers.

Pip, activities manager at Linden House Care Home, said: “Our residents are real animal lovers, and we often have dogs visiting the home, which really brightens up their day.

“We always try to encourage residents to try new activities and hobbies, including knitting. Some of our residents were already very good knitters and they’ve been helping the others to learn, which has been great to see.

“It’s fantastic that we’ve been able to take a hobby and do something positive with it, helping these poor animals when they need it most.”

A sensitively converted Victorian house, Linden House, retains a number of stunning original features, but also has state-of-the-art care equipment and modifications which have transformed it into a first-class care home.

The home is managed by Wren Retirement Living and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in four of the five key areas. It is rated as Outstanding in the ‘Well-led’ inspection area, reflecting the dedication and professionalism of the team.

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