Members of the WW2LHA had the pleasure of meeting 2 of the many veterans from the Star and Garter Home at Richmond, while displaying at Osterley Park May 2007.
The association donated �500 to the charity, one of the two donations we make each year to veterans charities and groups. In the past we have donated to the Royal British Legion, Normandy Veterans Association and British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association
Since its foundation in 1916, The Royal Star & Garter Charity has provided an outstanding quality of nursing and therapeutic care to ex-Service men and women. Promoting independence and enjoyment of an active lifestyle has always been a priority for the Charity, ensuring individuals are supported in living life to the full.
In future years, the Charity will move on from its facility at Richmond in response to the changing needs of residents as well as an identified requirement for care provision in other areas across the country. The Charity would like to provide the 'Star & Garter' special style of care in a wider choice of locations and therefore plans to build a network of new Homes that will have the very best of facilities including large en suite bed sitting rooms. The new homes will also incorporate a specially designed unit to accommodate people with dementia, an area of urgent need. This vision will ensure that many ex-Service men and women will benefit from the Charity's care long into the future. |
