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06

Nov 2023

Last Updated: 06/11/2023

Stray Ferret Christmas Appeal 2023: It is our 'honour' to be part of the journey, says Vida Healthcare

by Flora Grafton

| 06 Nov, 2023
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This year’s Stray Ferret Christmas Appeal is for Dementia Forward in the Harrogate district, kindly sponsored by Vida Healthcare. 

Here's a message from the Vida Healthcare team.




Vida Healthcare has provided specialist care for adults suffering with dementia since 2014. With over 300 beds across three state-of-the-art Harrogate homes, the team places people's needs at the forefront of its values and ensures those living with this life-changing condition still have a voice in society.

Losing your memory robs of you of your former life, but Vida Healthcare wants those people to know they still have a purpose.

James Rycroft, managing director at Vida Healthcare, said:

“We’re delighted to be supporting the Stray Ferret Christmas Appeal in aid of Dementia Forward.
“It is such an amazing local charity supporting people living with dementia.
“Our vision aligns with Dementia Forward; dementia is such a widespread national – even global – issue, but Vida and Dementia Forward are focused on improving the lifestyle and well-being of those living with dementia at all stages of that journey.
“We both hold out a helping hand.”


The team designs and develops the homes to offer the highest quality of dementia care. All three homes are rated 'outstanding' and Vida provides constant support for those people who need more care than they can give themselves.

It support residents with activities outside of the home including access to local groups and events, meeting family and friends and catering to spiritual needs.

Vida Hall in Starbeck was the first of Vida's care homes.



Bernadette Mossman, healthcare director at Vida Healthcare, added:

“It’s very close to our hearts to be able to help support Dementia Forward.
“We have the exact same approach and attitudes towards someone living with dementia – we look at the person first.
“People living with dementia can experience such significant loneliness and their families also need someone to hold their hand during their journey to know they’re not alone.
“What Dementia Forward does so well is support people to live well in the community and they do it absolutely beautifully.”


Both Vida Healthcare and Dementia Forward work tirelessly to improve the lives of those living with this progressive condition and support those watching their loved one slip away.

Vida Hall.



Bernadette added:

“Dementia Forward allows that person to stay with their family, be involved in the community and, when or if the time comes that they need additional support, they help them begin that journey too – Vida also plays a part in that.
“Some may need to come here for a period of respite – maybe longer -- but want to be there to reach out to that person and say ‘come and see us’ so we can be a part of the decision-making process.
“If we can help in any way to make that journey as easy as possible, then it is our honour to be a part of it.”


Every donation to our campaign will go directly to Dementia Forward, helping us hit our £30,000 target to buy the charity a new minibus and bettering the lives of those living with dementia and the people around them.


Dementia Forward’s current bus is old and tired and urgently needs to be replaced. The charity would seriously struggle to afford a new one, which is why they need your help to keep this vital service going. Without it, many people living with dementia wouldn’t be able to access the help and support they need. 


Click here to donate whatever you can – you never know when you, a family member or a friend may be in need of Dementia Forward or Vida Healthcare’s help too.

Let’s not forget those who need our help this Christmas.