Methodist Homes (MHA)
British provider of carehomes for older people
Methodist Homes (MHA) is a leading charity care provider for older people in Great Britain.
Founded in 1943 by the Methodist Church as an independent charity, originally named Methodist Homes for the Aged, MHA is committed to supporting people of all faiths and none. The organisation continues to benefit from strong support from the Methodist community and other Christian denominations.
Headquartered in Derby, MHA operates across England and Wales. It offers a comprehensive range of services including residential, nursing and dementia care homes, retirement living communities and community-based support. The charity also provides a nationwide befriending service to help alleviate the impact of loneliness and isolation for old people.
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As part of its commitment to supporting older people and their families, MHA also offers a Later Life Hub, an online knowledge resource providing practical advice and guidance on a range of topics. These include planning for retirement, caring for an ageing parent, and maintaining health and wellbeing.
Since 2018, MHA has been recognised as a Top 20 care home group by carehome.co.uk.
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