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BAILEY THE DOG HAS HIS DAY AT GLASGOW CARE HOME

02/08/2021

Eastwood Court care home has officially welcomed its newest staff member – Bailey the Cockapoo.

Six-month year-old Bailey has been appointed as the Glasgow care home’s new canine ambassador. The crossbreed is already a hit with residents who got to meet him for the first time recently, having followed updates from his owner since he was born.

Bailey is set to visit the home on a fortnightly basis to get lots of strokes and treats from residents. His visits are the latest idea of activities coordinator, Catherine McAllister, who also recently organised a cheesecake tasting session to celebrate National Cheesecake Day and has lots of competitions planned for the Tokyo Olympics. Other regular activities include yoga, bingo, quizzes and, in pre-lockdown times, visits from entertainers and trips to local tourist attractions.

Catherine McAllister, activities coordinator for the home, said: “It’s amazing how much of an impact animal visits have on residents’ mood. Bailey was a very good boy and absolutely loved meeting everyone as well.

“There’s been lots of studies showing that bringing animals into care homes can help improve residents’ sense of wellbeing and increases social interaction. We’ve been really restricted on the activities we can do over the pandemic, and having the little furry ball of energy visit really lifted everyone’s spirits.”

Eastwood Court care home forms part of Larchwood Care and is currently managed by Healthcare Management Solutions.

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Notes to editors:

Larchwood Care has an extensive range of care homes, with an excellent reputation, in England, Scotland and South Wales.

All of the facilities are set up to support a comfortable lifestyle while making the most of a skilled care team with an approach that is homely and charming, while also being modern and efficient.

Larchwood Care Homes is managed by Healthcare Management Solutions, one of the leading providers of care in the UK.

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Bailey the Cockapoo with residents at the home
Bailey the Cockapoo with residents at the home
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Bailey the Cockapoo with a resident at the home
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