The Printing Charity – Case Studies: Care Select
The Printers’ Charitable Corporation and Butlin House
Established in 1827, the Printers’ Charitable Corporation (PCC) is the UK’s second-oldest occupational charity. Based in West Sussex, the charity provides financial and residential support for people who have worked in the printing, publishing, graphics, and allied trades.
Financial assistance is given to help with everyday living costs, contribute to the cost of convalescent care or top up nursing home fees. One-off grants are also available for specific needs.
Butlin House at Bletchley is a modern, 40-bed nursing home owned and run by the PCC. The home’s care philosophy is to cater for residents’ individual needs in a secure, relaxed and friendly environment.
Grayham, a retired lecturer on printing, moved into Butlin House with his wife in 2002. He had been caring for his wife at home until he too became bedridden after a fall. Unable to find suitable local care, they had to leave home ties in Southend. He says: “Butlin House was the only nursing home that welcomed us as a couple, which meant we could live together until my wife’s death in 2004.”
Aged 95, Grayham is self-caring and independent. He regards Butlin House as his home and the staff and residents his friends. He writes the residents’ newsletters on his own computer and is included in staff recruitment interviews. “The staff and management’s kindness and dedication make this a wonderful place to live where one can enjoy the food and entertainment. I like to be involved and feel valued at Butlin House.”
The Printers’ Charitable Corporation, 01293 542 820, www.printerscharitablecorporation.co.uk