A Century of Love Restored: The Old Vicarage Resident’s Beloved Teddy Bear Gets a New Lease on Life

A well-loved teddy bear with over 100 years of cuddles and memories has been lovingly restored, thanks to a touching wish granted by The Old Vicarage Care Home in partnership with Adept Care Homes’ Make a Wish program.

Ann, an 80-year-old resident at the Derbyshire home, recently fulfilled her lifelong dream of giving her treasured childhood bear a well-earned pampering. Originally her mother’s toy, this cherished teddy has been by Ann’s side for eight decades, dressed in hand-knitted clothes and steeped in family history.

The Old Vicarage resident receiving her bear back after going in for repairs as part of make a wish programme
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The Old Vicarage Wins Gold at Adept Awards for Dementia Care

It was a golden night for The Old Vicarage Care Home, Clay Cross at the Adept Awards in Excellence, hosted at the Hilton Hotel in Leicester, where the team walked away with two major awards: “Best for Specialist Care (Dementia)” and the coveted Gold Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Group.

Held on 7th May 2025, the event dazzled with live music, celebration, and emotional tributes to the best in care—making The Old Vicarage’s double win even more special.

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