You name it – local community invited to name Yate’s newest care home

A new care home in Yate is asking the community for their help to find a name – and there’s a £250 prize for the winner.

Care UK, which is currently building a new care home on Fletcher Road, is calling on local history enthusiasts and Yate residents for a name that will reflect the uniqueness of the area.

The community is being encouraged to share their suggestions based on the area’s history, landmarks or famous people. Should their entry make the cut, the winner of the home naming competition will receive £250 – and the satisfaction of naming a new building in their area.

Justin Daley, Development Project Manager for Care UK, said: “Here at Care UK, we’re keen to embed ourselves in the local community as much as possible, so we name all of our homes after objects, people or places which are part of the local history of the area to reflect this – as well as give future residents something to reminisce about.

“We’re looking forward to hearing the suggestions of what the community would like to see our new home named. The town has a rich history and I’m sure locals have many tales and memories to share. Whether you think the home should be named after a famous Yate resident or a local area of beauty, please send us your suggestions.”

To share your suggestion, please visit careuk.com/competitions before 11.59pm on Sunday 5^th March 2023.

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, the new Care UK home will incorporate space for hobby and leisure activities. The layout of the building will be configured into a series of individual suites, each having a dedicated lounge/dining room to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities.

For general information about the home, visit: careuk.com/yate