Residents and staff at Bamfield Lodge care home in Bristol, honoured their local emergency services by visiting their local fire and police crews to deliver delicious goodies and to thank all the staff stationed there for their selfless service keeping the community safe.

September 9 is the UK’s Emergency Services Day, or 999 Day. The day gives people a chance to show their appreciation for the two million people serving communities in the emergency services either as employees or volunteers.

Ryan Iyavoo, General Manager at the home, said: “Our local police officers, ambulance crews and firefighters put their lives on the line every day to save our lives, loved ones and homes, so we wanted to take the opportunity to let them know just how much we appreciate all that they do for us. We think they are truly wonderful human beings.”

Thelma Ricks, who lives at Bamfield Lodge, said: “I can’t imagine how terrifying it must be to go into a burning building to rescue someone or to turn up at the scene of a major incident not knowing what you are going to have to deal with, I think our fire and ambulance crews and our police officers are absolutely amazing and I can’t thank them enough for their service. They are all heroes in my eyes.”

placeholder image — Avon Fire and Rescue Station

Bamfield Lodge is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Bamfield Lodge provides nursing care, residential care, respite care.