A Woking care home has been recognised for its commitment to the armed forces community.

Care UK’s Greenview Hall, on Streets Heath in West End, officially received Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status to certify enhanced care and support for veterans living at the home.

The VFF initiative was launched in 2023 to tackle loneliness and isolation and delivering improved health and wellbeing outcomes for more than 25,000 veterans living in care homes across England.

To achieve its accreditation, Greenview Hall was required to meet eight standards, including recording armed forces status within care plans, addressing social isolation and signposting to support services such as the local Royal British Legion branch and other charities that provide help for veterans and their partners.

The care home has also introduced a range of activities, including inviting veterans and the Woking community to celebrate VJ Day and welcoming the Chelsea Pensioners to share their memories.

Meera Govindapillai, home manager at Greenview Hall, said: “We're so pleased to have become a VFF-approved care home. This accreditation helps us ensure veterans living here, as well as those in the wider community, feel valued, recognised and supported.

“Many residents have fascinating service histories and, through this framework, we can recognise and celebrate those experiences while helping them access the right care, support and connections.

“We’ve learnt so much throughout the process and have already begun introducing new initiatives, such as our monthly gentleman’s club, which helps veterans reminisce with others who have served in the armed forces.

“Achieving this accreditation has been a real team effort, and I’d like to thank everyone who has contributed. We look forward to continuing our support for veterans and welcoming more members of the armed forces community into our home.”

For more information about Greenview Hall, email [email protected], call 01483 610 870 or visit careuk.com/greenview-hall