St Vincent’s Retirement Home in Ryde has built a grotto for families to visit their loved ones over Christmas in a safe and secure way.
Turning a bedroom into a secure visiting pod by dividing the room in to two, the grotto, which will be open throughout December, will bring joy to residents over the festive period.
Jessica McGovern, who works at the home, said: "We have gone all out and the residents love it. I wanted to create some magic after this dreadful year!"
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