Intergenerational care village featuring research nursery to appear on Songs of Praise

A pioneering care village that integrates elderly care with early years provision is set to receive national attention through an appearance on BBC's Songs of Praise. The facility, which houses the UK's first fully integrated research nursery within a care village setting, represents an innovative model of intergenerational care designed to foster meaningful connections between the youngest and oldest members of the community. This approach brings together young children and older residents in shared activities and spaces, creating opportunities for mutual benefit and learning. Research suggests such intergenerational models can support child development and language acquisition whilst also improving wellbeing and reducing loneliness among elderly residents. The national coverage on Songs of Praise highlights growing recognition of alternative care models that move away from siloed provision. For local authority cabinet members, the project offers insight into how integrated health, social care, and early years provision might be reimagined to create more sustainable, supportive communities that serve multiple generations under one organisational framework.