A Wiltshire care home has raised more than £800 for a national dementia charity.

Over the last year, Flowers Manor care home in Chippenham raised £846 for Dementia UK, its chosen charity for the year.

The money was raised by hosting raffles with prizes ranging from Easter hampers to beauty sets and shortbread biscuits.

The home also hosted afternoon teas for residents, friends, and family.

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Emily Luckhurst, lifestyle manager at Elmfield Care, said: "Having fundraising events in the care homes give the residents and staff a welcome break from everyday routines and can bring emotions such as joy and excitement by having something to look forward to and plan for.

"They also help to get the residents actively involved and bring with it increased engagement and confidence.

"Whether they are baking a cake for a bake sale or manning a raffle stall, the importance placed on their role and greatly impacts their experience at the care home."

Residents have now selected their next charity of the year, Bath Cats and Dogs Home, and will be fundraising until next September.

The charity is close to their hearts, as it takes in cats and dogs from the public, RSPCA inspectors, police, and dog wardens, and manages the adoption of rescue pets.