A Macclesfield care home is getting active this month.

Staff from the Rowans Care Centre on Merriden Road are taking on a 31-mile walking challenge throughout May to raise money and awareness for Dementia UK.

Residents at the home have been joining staff on the walks, with many enjoying the chance to get outdoors and spend time together.

The fundraising challenge is being spearheaded by administrator Leanne Senior, who said the team wanted to support Dementia UK after seeing first-hand, every day, the impact dementia can have on people and their families.

She said: "Working with older people in our small home has shown us so many different people and illnesses.

"We are using this challenge to raise awareness for a really difficult condition for the person, families and those who care for them.

"We will be walking with our residents as they love going for an outdoor walk."

To find out more or donate to the Rowans' fundraising page, click here.

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