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From the Society’s director

Abbeyfield has been in Bristol for over 40 years and has five houses providing supported sheltered housing for older people and one registered residential care home for elderly people. One (supported sheltered) house is in Easter Compton, South Gloucestershire, the others are in north-west Bristol.

There is more information in the other sections of this website or you can ring me on (0117) 973 6997.

The Abbeyfield Bristol Society is a registered charity that has been providing Supported Sheltered Housing for elderly people in and around Bristol since 1966. As part of a national organisation, we are committed to delivering locally the most appropriate choice of housing for an ageing population within our city and the surrounding area.

Supported Sheltered Housing is a unique form of housing for elderly people which allows our residents to maintain a high degree of independent living whilst at the same time having the reassurance of a supportive network of people close at hand. The principles of Abbeyfield provide for Care and Companionship and Dignity and Support amongst other benefits due to our senior citizens.

We currently have houses in Easton Compton, Redland, Westbury/Henleaze and Clifton.

I hope you find the information in the pages on this website of interest. Please call me on 0117 973 6997 if you would like more details.

If you, a member of your family or an elderly friend, would benefit from a move into an environment where the day to day worries of living on your own can be alleviated, we'd be happy to talk with you.

We look forward to hearing from you.

David Rae

Registered charity no: 257532
Registered under the Companies Act: 872566
Housing Corporation registered no: HO 315

A member of the National Abbeyfield Society, Royal Patron HRH The Prince of Wales KG, KT, GCB

Abbeyfield residents & family,

Thank goodness for Abbeyfield. I don’t know what would have happened to me if I hadn’t been here.
(Mrs D, Westbury Road house)
My Aunt spent her last years happily cared for by friends at Abbeyfield.
(Mr D, Clifton)
My mother is enjoying herself enormously and is full of praise for the staff and volunteers at the house.
(Mrs H, Henleaze)
The standard of care and relationships between staff and residents and their relatives is excellent.
(official unannounced inspection report on 222/224 Redland Road)