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A MET service for retirement living

Living in a care home doesn’t mean your life has come to a halt. For many, it is an opportunity to take up new interests and to enjoy the company and friendship of fellow retirees. With staff on duty 24/7, many elderly individuals undoubtedly treasure the safe environment that living in a care home brings, and are glad to be served regular meals without the hassle. The positive attitudes of happy residents can have a great impact on those around them too.

Knowing it is essential to keep residents happy and engaged, care home managers are renowned for organising a range of group activities, such as painting, dancing, or a regular game of Bridge, to keep the residents entertained.

Popular days out

By hiring a coach or a minibus, care homes also have the opportunity to include more outdoor activities in their activity repertoire. A few popular options include:

• A trip to the theatre in London – with around 40 theatres in London’s West End, residents can enjoy anything from musicals, classic plays to comedies.
• A trip to Brighton – having fish and chips by the seaside on a sunny day is an ever-popular option. With a bustling pier and a wide range of independent local shops, Brighton continues to attract many care home residents.
• A relaxing tour – whether it is a historical tour to Warwick castle, or a horticultural tour to Kew Gardens to see colourful flowers in full bloom, many residents love a relaxing day-trip out and about.

How can MET Coaches help?

We have a range of vehicles available, from minibuses seating 16 to luxury coaches with reclining seats and on-board toilets for maximum comfort, all allowing us to be experts in day-trips for care home residents. As well as this, our drivers are licensed and highly professional. They will work with you to ensure that the best route is selected and that you have all the comfort stops you need along the way.

Our coaches come with facilities such as sliding doors or tail lifts for individuals with mobility and sensory impairments, along with climate control, hot and cold drinks, toilet facilities and spacious, comfortable seating. On top of this, hiring a coach with us is excellent value for money. We can take a number of residents and also provide a door-to-door service, dropping residents back at the care home safely.

Contact us today

Hiring a luxury minibus or coach with us is a pleasant, cost-effective, safe and convenient way to enable care home residents to get the most out of their day.

For more information on how we can help you plan your next great outing, call us today on 01923 247765.