Care home gives Easter eggs to children in two hospitals

Staff, residents and their families at Signature at Highgate in The Bishops Avenue collected the gifts for young patients at the Whittington Hospital, in Magdala Avenue, Archway, and Barnet General Hospital, in Wellhouse Lane, Barnet.

Team members at Signature at Highgate embraced the spirit of the occasion, dressing up as Easter bunnies as they handed over the treats to children’s wards on April 2.

The eggs were collected to brighten the holiday for those spending Easter in hospital, helping to bring comfort and joy during what can be a challenging time.

A young patient at Barnet General Hospital shared their excitement, saying: “It was such a lovely surprise to receive an Easter egg and it really brightened my day.

"The Easter bunnies were great fun and it made being in hospital over Easter feel a lot nicer. It helped make the day feel a bit more normal and special.”

The idea for the initiative came from the team at Signature at Highgate, who were keen to give back to their local community and lift spirits over the Easter period.

Recognising how much children enjoy the occasion, the team worked together to organise the donation and ensure it would make a meaningful impact.

Residents played an active role throughout, supporting the collection of Easter eggs and helping to prepare the donations.

They also joined the Easter bunnies on the day, travelling in a Signature Senior Lifestyle minibus to personally deliver the gifts to the hospitals.

The donation was warmly received by both hospitals, with staff expressing their gratitude for the gesture, which helped bring smiles to children and their families.

Marian Alexandru, general manager at Signature at Highgate, said: “We are delighted to have been able to support our local hospitals this Easter.

"It was a wonderful opportunity for our residents and team members to come together and give back to the community, while spreading some seasonal joy to children who may be going through a difficult time.”

Signature at Highgate is part of Signature Senior Lifestyle, an award-winning provider of luxury residential, nursing and dementia care.