Resilient Care Home Resident Makes a Astonishing Recovery

Beatrice first came to Epsom Beaumont in November following an illness which led her to a hospital stay and being unable to return to her own home, Beatrice’s family were told to prepare for her not to recover. But they didn’t know Beatrice! Staff at Epsom Beaumont supported her recovery with care and the support of physiotherapy.

Through her own determination, and that of the care home staff, fast forward 6 months and Beatrice is now walking short distances. To the extent that Beatrice was able to leave the home under her own steam to celebrate her 103rd birthday in her Step-Daughter Jane’s Garden.

During the war Beatrice cared for Dutch children who were evacuated from the Netherlands to Dounans Camp Aberfoyle, near to her family home in Scotland, part of a refugee programme for Europe. During this time Beatrice discovered a passion for hospitality which led her to a career in London.

Beatrice attended college where she gained an IMA (Institutional Management Association) Qualification before moving to London to work for the NHS at it’s inception in 1949, working as the first Catering Officer in London for the NHS she saw out her career until age 55, having delivered high quality hospitality to doctors.

Beatrice attains her long life to being happy and content with accepting what God gave you and to love sincerely.

Ervin, General Manager commented: “The team and I are so proud of Beatrice. We talked about what we hoped Bea could achieve with support and she has surpassed all our expectations. Beatrice is amazing in her grit, determination and attitude to life. There really are no limits now.”