In this edition:

• Critical Time for the Care Industry
• Swedish Memories
• From Matron’s Desk
• The RIPE Project
• A packed year of Activities
• Autumn Colours
• David Mowat MP visits Birtley
• Introducing our new Deputy Manager
• The ‘Outstanding’ Society
• Surrey Care Awards 2016
• Apple Picking Update
• Mews News
• Focus Group Activity Sessions
• Christmas Message from our retiring Chaplain
• Staff News
• Bits & Pieces
• Feature in The Times Magazine