Methodist Homes for the Aged (MHA) cares for older people and is part of MHA Care Group. It was established as an independent charity by The Methodist Church

The Methodist Church

The Methodist Church was the name adopted by the Methodist denomination formed in the United States by the reunion on May 10, 1939 of the northern and southern factions of the Methodist Episcopal Church with the Methodist Protestant Church....

 in 1943.

MHA is a charity providing a range of high quality care homes, accommodation and support services for older people throughout Britain.

Established over 65 years ago, MHA now delivers a range of services to over 12,500 individuals. They serve approximately:

3,000 older people in residential, nursing and special dementia care homes

1,500 older people in sheltered housing and housing with care

8,000 older people in community projects

Their services are delivered by 5,000 staff and 5,000 volunteers

Volunteering

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They have offices in Derby, Leeds and Letchworth with homes, housing and community services nationwide.