Activities at Chalfont Lodge Care Home
Chalfont Lodge is a large care home and we have a diverse range of groups and events to ensure that everyone feels welcome and included. In the Lifestyle team we work hard to create a sense of community and ensure there is always someone to talk to and something to do.
Our residents help us to plan the monthly lifestyle programme, making sure that everyone has something they like, enabling people to keep up with life long hobbies or pick up new ones. We have long term projects like our summer parties, car shows, BBQs, craft fairs, Christmas shows to mention a few and residents can be as involved as they would like in all stages of the planning or just come along and enjoy on the day.
We love going out on trips, to lunch, shopping or to socialise with other local groups, we also have many people who come into visit us with church services, music, talks and support for our bigger events.
We have a fantastic team of staff and every department is involved in making sure our residents get the most out of living here. We have a brilliant music therapist who works her magic 3 days a week, running group and individual sessions. Our Physiotherapy team keep everyone fit and active, working with us to make sure everyone has access to sports and team games.
We have a full programme groups, events and clubs but none of it would be possible without our residents and their families, we all work together to make this a home from home and to keep laughter and friendship at the heart of what we do.
Alex Perkins & Louise Doyle
Hello, I’m Alex the Activities Lead at Chalfont Lodge, working with me is Louise Doyle. I've worked at Chalfont Lodge for 8 years now. I originally started off as a volunteer and fell in love with the residents, families and staff. Since then, I've been an Activity assist, Activity Coordinator and now the head of the department! Activities are my passion and I love creating an environment where all of the residents can thrive and do what they love!
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Chalfont Lodge Care Home
Great British Care Awards 2018
The 10th November was a special day for Chalfont Lodge; we were regional finalists in 2 categories of the Great British Care Awards 2018. Diana Nica, our Clinical Lead, was a finalist for the 'Good Nurse Award' and everyone was included in the 'Care Home Team Award'.
The event in London was attended by some staff, and we also had a party to celebrate at Chalfont for those who couldn’t go. Unfortunately we didn’t win either category this time, but it was lovely to be recognised by a national award body.
Well done & thanks for all the continued hard work!
Autumn Newsletter
Please click here to read the autumn edition of the Chalfont Chatter.
Tesco Comes to Chalfont Lodge
On Wednesday 17th October, residents has the opportunity to do a bit of shopping. Jackie Nolan, our Community Champion from Tesco in Gerrards Cross, brought us a selection of treats, snacks, toiletries and gifts. There were candles and cards, bags of nuts, tins of chocolates, and a great selection of bodywash, hairspray and deodorant.
The afternoon was a huge success, with many people popping along to have a browse and to start their Christmas shopping. We look forward to Jackie joining us again as the event was very popular with all who attended.
2018 Great British Care Awards
Congratulations to Diana Nica, who is one of the finalists for the ‘Good Nurse Award’ in the 2018 Great British Care Awards! Diana works with passion and goes above and beyond in her role as Clinical Lead every day, whether it's through supporting her staff or making sure that all of the residents under her care are happy and smiling. We’re all so proud of you Diana & couldn’t think of a better person to be nominated. Good luck!
Macmillan Coffee Morning
On Friday 28th September, we joined the many people up and down the country who were hosting coffee mornings in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
We had a huge amount of support from residents, relatives, staff and medical professionals who came to see us, indulging in a slice of classic Victoria sponge, cookies and cream cake, and our popular rainbow cake. Our Tassimo coffee machine was put through its paces as it churned our lattes, cappuccinos and hot chocolates to accompany our feast of sweet treats.
We are delighted to say that this was our best attended coffee morning and, with the generosity of all, we raised £125 towards a cause we have all been affected by.
Charity Bike Ride
Congratulations to Wayne Hughes, our Senior General Manager, who completed the London to Brighton Charity Cycle Ride on Saturday 16th September. This is Europe’s biggest charity road bike event & is a gruelling 56 mile challenge through the heart of London and the countryside.
Wayne faced a few challenges of his own, as his bike broke after the previous day and he almost had to quit, but ingeniously, Wayne found a bike break down service that came to the rescue and brought him new parts, getting him back on the road again.
After 56 miles of hills, mud and sweat, Wayne safely reached the finish line along with 4000 other riders.
Wayne was raising money & awareness for motor neurone disease (MND) in memory of resident, Steve Moore. Fundraising is vital to help find a cure & help people living with MND now. MND is a life-changing illness, and six people a day are diagnosed in the UK. There is currently no cure & treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and managing the progression of the disease.
Well done, Wayne!
