A CARE home is getting a new sensory garden in memory of a resident who died before Christmas.

William Glasgow had lived at Arundel House, in Frinton, for 18 months before he passed away in December.

Sister Delia Nassim was so impressed with the care he was given that she promised to fund a sensory garden in the grounds of the Harold Road home, which cares for people with learning difficulties and complex health needs.

Mrs Nassim said: “We wanted to show our appreciation for the care he received at Arundel House in a way that would be of lasting benefit to everyone there.

“Several of the residents had been his companions and friends for many years, along with a number of the

professionals who cared for him, and we would like to think that the planned garden will be a fitting and happy way for them and everybody at Arundel House to remember William.

“He lived at Arundel for nearly 18 months, but before then had spent a whole decade being supported by Regard

which runs the service.

"He had a variety of complex health needs which they met admirably, and I always felt the staff made great efforts to find ways to enable him to live life to the full.”

Care home manager Pat Ward said: “We all miss William very much and were so sad to lose him before

Christmas.

“I’m incredibly proud of my team who did a fantastic job, coping with some very complicated health issues and

always ensuring that he received the very best care possible.

“When William’s sister said that the family wanted to fund the development of a sensory garden as a way of saying thank you we were all delighted.

“It will be a lovely way to remember William, and the people who live with us will really enjoy spending time

outside in a tranquil space which caters for their specific needs.”