Primary school children to bring Christmas into care homes

The #HeartsforHomes campaign runs from 1st - 11th December

Author: Chris BakerPublished 7th Dec 2020

A new campaign by Picture News is linking schools across the UK with care homes for their #HeartsForHomes campaign, running from 1st-11th December.

Most care home residents have had a difficult year with visiting restrictions, coronavirus fears and ever-changing lockdown regulations.

The #HeartsForHomes campaign aims to reconnect residents with their community.

Care home residents will pass a Christmas message to the younger generation, while Primary School children will write their own message for the residents.

Many residents may be finding the run-up to Christmas challenging and could be feeling isolated and worried. The #HeartsForHomes campaign aims to keep communities connected and bring some joy to residents during December.

Children and residents will write their Christmas messages to each other on a heart. The hearts will be placed in quarantine for 72 hours before a socially distanced exchanged can be arranged at the local care home.