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Press Release - 3 June 2007

Capital Grant Awarded to BEN at its Lynwood Centre in Ascot by The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

BEN's Nursing and Residential Centre in Ascot has recently been awarded a capital grant from the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead to improve the care facilities for its residents.

Julie Way, BEN's Matron, applied for funding earlier this year and is delighted that Lynwood's application has been successful, stating," We acknowledge that it is the right of our residents to live in a pleasant and safe environment and these much needed funds will increase the quality of life for everyone who live here as well as increasing the self respect and self esteem of all those we care for. Upgrading of our communal areas will begin over the forthcoming months and this will include the replacement of carpet and redecoration too. We are extremely grateful for this capital grant."

Lynwood was opened in the 1940's and is located in its own extensive grounds near Ascot, and provides nursing and residential care, sheltered housing and a specialist unit for the Elderly Mentally Infirm (EMI). The range of services is extensive and includes a salon, launderette, licensed bar, library, chapel and visitor accommodation.

Further Information:

BEN
Lorna Russell
Media Relations Officer
Tel: 01344 294765 / 07920 138187
Fax: 01344 622042
email: lorna.russell@ben.org.uk
Website: www.ben.org.uk

Editor's Notes:

BEN is the Automotive Industry Charity, the only occupational charity for those who work or have worked in the automotive and related industries. Founded in 1905, the Charity provides practical help, support, advice and friendship to more than 15,000 men and women and their families every year. In addition BEN provides a home to over 350 individuals who reside in one of its four residential centres in the UK and offers day care facilities at its centre in Coventry.