Two families were finally reunited after months of lockdown separation in time to celebrate milestone birthdays at an NW3 care home.
Compton Lodge in Swiss Cottage has allowed pre-booked visits with strict safety procedures in place, and this meant Angela Heylin was able to celebrate her husband Maurice’s 90th birthday with him – after the couple had been apart for the longest period of their 49 year relationship.
And 100 year-old Urania Brett was also able to celebrate with her family, who read her birthday card from the queen to her.
Angela Heylin said: “I couldn’t speak at first; we both cried.”
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Both women praised management at the home, which is run by the Central and Cecil Housing Trust.
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