The ribbon has been cut on a dedicated wellness and multi-faith space for residents and the wider community at a care home in Sutton Coldfield.
Care UK’s Bishops Manor, on Jockey Road, welcomed local religious leaders, Imam Siraj ud Din and Reverend Danny Brierley, to a special ceremony to mark the launch of the room. The space was opened ahead of World Religion Day on Sunday 18th January, a celebration promoting peace throughout all religions as well as mutual understanding and tolerance among people of different backgrounds around the world.
The room has been designed to encourage wellness while also championing diversity. Whether choosing to use the space for quiet reflection, daily prayer or group services, it is hoped the multi-faith space will bring together different communities within the home. Bishops Manor resident, Cynthia, aged 94, follows a Christian faith and is looking forward to using the area.
Cynthia said: “I am really happy about the multi-faith room.
“It is a calm, peaceful space where I can sit quietly in prayer and take time to reflect, which feels very comforting to me.” The room also includes exercise equipment, allowing it to be used to support people’s physical and mental health alongside their emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Thomas Bampfield, Home Manager at Bishops Manor, added: “We are delighted to start the year by bringing residents, team members and the wider community together to officially open our dedicated multi-faith and wellness room.
“At Bishops Manor, we are committed to fostering diversity within the home. The launch of our multi-faith room, which is open to residents, the home team and visitors, is just one of the ways we’re putting these values into practice.
“I would like to thank Imam Siraj ud Din and Reverend Danny Brierley for joining us to celebrate this special occasion. We hope the people of Sutton Coldfield and beyond who use the wellness and multi-faith room find comfort, peace and a sense of belonging here.”
Bishops Manor has a dedicated team offering a range of care options, including residential, dementia and nursing care. Designed to enable residents to lead active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, the home incorporates plenty of space for leisure activities and hobbies.
It even has its very own café, hair and beauty salon and bar.
