DOVE Cottage has announced that Oakham Grange has kindly offered temporary

accommodation for its day care in their amazing new home at Barleythorpe.

The hospice has teamed up with the family-run care home, where its nursing services and wellbeing activities will take place for the next three months.

Dove's tenancy on its beautiful premises at Ridlington draws to a close soon, and Oakham Grange has come to the hospice's rescue.

It will resume its day care services there from 1st June whilst it seeks a more permanent home.

Referrals for anyone living with a life-limiting condition, in need of a day's respite, are now being received.

Chris Gatfield, Dove Cottage's CEO, said: "We are extremely excited that Oakham Grange will be our new temporary home, and want to say a very big thank you. It is a lovely place with a homely atmosphere and creates the perfect environment for us to be able to offer the high standard of care that everyone knows us for. We can't wait to work in partnership with Oakham Grange."

Local Rutland residents living with life-limiting illnesses, such as cancer or heart failure, can benefit from the free, tailored day care package.

Guests of Dove will be treated to a full day of wellbeing activities, games, crafts, and a home-cooked lunch, as well as nursing care and advice.

As part of its commitment to the Rutland community, Oakham Grange is gifting use of a beautiful, self-contained annex to Dove Cottage free of charge for the next three months.

Catherine Ferguson, Oakham Grange's general manager, said: "We know how important it is to the people of Rutland to keep care services such as Dove Cottage Day Hospice local. It is great that the timing is right for us to offer the Oakham Grange Annex on a temporary basis, so no one living with a

life-limiting condition has to travel out of the county."

Oakham Grange is a purpose-built home offering 24/7 residential care. It benefits from a well-appointed lounge, quiet areas, beautiful gardens, beauty salon and spa room.

Dove Cottage's services have been running online and over the phone since Covid-19 forced the hospice to close its doors last March.

People can contact Dove Cottage on 01572 722630 or [email protected] if you, or someone you know, could use our free care services.