Strictly caring: Shrewsbury home welcomes dance pair
Professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars put on a dazzling display for residents and staff at a Shrewsbury care home to officially open its 24-bedroom extension.
Chloe Hewitt, who has featured on Strictly Come Dancing, joined forces with Curtis Pritchard of the Irish version of the show Dancing with the Stars.
They performed at Morris Care’s Isle Court Nursing Home in Bicton.
Social life co-ordinator Debbie Rees said: “We have many Strictly fans here as the show is so popular. It was fantastic to see the skills of these amazing dancers transfer from the TV screen to right here in our home.
“Chloe and Curtis delighted everyone with their moving performance and were warm and friendly when they chatted to residents and joined them for refreshments and photographs.
"It was such a memorable way to launch our new facilities which will further enhance the quality of specialist care we offer.”
The afternoon entertainment was hosted to open the extension, which also includes two sensory spa rooms and the Morris Café.
The ‘Forget Me Not’ area, designed specifically for those living with dementia, has been re-developed and provides residents with a safe environment with everything designed to help them feel comfortable and reassured.
It also features a secure, peaceful garden area with themed areas aimed at stimulating fond memories.
Isle Court manager Claire Smith said: “We are delighted to now be able to offer our specialist care and support to more residents within this community.
"The new extension fits seamlessly onto our existing building and brings with it some wonderful new facilities such as the spa rooms which provide such a positive and sensory bathing experience which we know our residents so enjoy.
“I am very much looking forward to welcoming potential new residents and their families to look around the home with a view to becoming a part of our family here at Isle Court.”
