World Cup football theme announced for Care Home Open Week

ByCommunity Team

Championing Social Care has announced that the 2026 Care Home Open Week will run from 15-21 June 2026 with a World Cup football theme.

Care homes are being encouraged to showcase accessible, inclusive football-themed games that bring residents, staff, families and local communities together. Suggested activities include walking football, sitting football, blow football using straws, World Cup watch parties and table‑top games like Subbuteo.

Residents at Haddenham Park Care Home gear up for Care Home Open Week 2026. Pix by Marcus Davies
Residents at Haddenham Park Care Home gear up for Care Home Open Week 2026. Pix by Marcus Davies

Mitesh Dhanak, Board Member of Championing Social Care and Chair of the Care Home Open Week Committee, says:

“Just like football, great care is all about teamwork, community and heart. This year we’re embracing World Cup fever to show the nation’s real heroes with dedication and passion – the people in social care. We want every care home to feel part of one big national team.”

Find out more about Care Home Open Week and register to take part here:

https://www.championingsocialcare.org.uk/care-home-open-week/. Resources will be provided, via the same link, in the run up to Care Home Open Week.

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