A RADCLIFFE care home played its part in helping homeless people enjoy a happier festive season.

Staff, residents, and relatives at Rose Court Care Home joined in a campaign to collect donations for those living rough across Bury and Manchester during the winter months.

A total of 52 shoe boxes were filled with goodies for men, women and even dogs, in a collaborative effort with two other homes in Manchester and Salford.

The boxes, alongside coats, clothes, food, blankets and tents, were then handed out to those in need across the area last week.

Karen Davies, manager of the Water Street home, said: “I am very proud of the activities coordinators from all three homes, who worked hard to spread the importance of collaboration and community during the festive season.

“Offering kindness in care is not just in the care homes but within the community too.”

Glen Mason, managing director of healthcare management company HC-One, added: “It’s humbling to hear that our staff and relatives have been so generous, especially at a time of the year that is so difficult for homeless people up and down the country.

“I’m delighted that our homes have collaborated in this way and had such a positive impact on the community; something which very much embodies the culture within HC-One.

“Selfless endeavours such as this is an important part of how HC-One provides the kindest care.”

This campaign marked the latest effort by the care home to give back to the community, following a Harvest Festival collection earlier this year in which food donations were handed out to nearby elderly neighbours.

Rose Court residents also hit the headlines in November with their mannequin challenge video, in which they appeared frozen in time to join in with the viral craze that swept the internet late last year.