Residents at Maiden Castle House care home in Dorchester have been amazed by the generosity of a Weymouth girl following a donation.

Despite the lockdown putting many plans to mark VE Day on hold, residents and staff still arranged events to mark the occasion.

A resident at Fairlawn care home in Ferndown has spoken his memories of the war and Bovington Camp after visiting the nearby Tank Museum.

Staff at St Ives House care home, near Ringwood, have been given a morale boost thanks to a mystery local resident who created a ‘thank you’ banner.

Staff across Care South’s care homes have been surprised by the generosity of their local communities in recent weeks.

Residents have been making the most of the great spring weather by spending time out in the extensive gardens at Sussexdown care home, Storrington.

Residents across Care South’s homes in Dorset and north Devon have been having their spirits lifted with pamper days in the care home’s salons.

Carers have been looking for new ways to help residents celebrate their birthdays, to help keep normal life going during the lockdown.

Despite the coronavirus lockdown halting the usual Easter fairs in Care South’s care home, there were still lots going on to keep everyone entertained.

Residents at Fern Brook Lodge and Dorset House were delighted to receive the messages and paintings from local school and nursery children.

Staff across Care South’s residential care homes have been surprised by the generosity of their local communities in recent weeks.