Activities at Cookridge Court Care Home

Cookridge Court Care Home in Leeds has teamed up with Leeds City College for a newly launched pen pal scheme, connecting residents within the home to the local community through letters written by the college’s students.

Residents of Cookridge Court, which is run by Barchester Healthcare, have been sent ‘letters of kindness’ by the students of Leeds City College, and are making new friends through the inter-generational scheme.

Residents have been celebrating in style with a St Patricks Day quiz, watching video clips from the amazing River dance and reminiscing over Irish historian traditions. 

The day was then been brought together through traditional Irish cuisine and a nice, cold tipple of Guinness, served by our amazing hospitality team. 

Happy St Patricks Day from everyone at Cookridge Court!    “

For residents at Cookridge Court care home in Leeds, the long awaited reunion with one family member has become a reality, as one single named visitor is now allowed to visit each resident in their bedroom.

There has been much anticipation of this moment by families and residents alike.  Guidance was issued by the Government on March 4 and Barchester Healthcare, who run Cookridge care home, is proceeding with a safe and cautious approach to visiting. Strict protocols are in place with all visitors required to have a negative Lateral Flow Device test result before being allowed into the home, and infection control measures and social distancing in place for every visit, with hand holding allowed but not recommended.

Despite the need for testing and social distancing, it was still welcome news for so many residents and their family members to be able to meet in the comfort of their bedroom. Residents and their relatives enjoyed getting together and catching up face to face.

‘Remembering all Mother’s on Mothering Sunday!  We have had some lovely video calls with family and friends, visits in the homes designated visiting suite and enjoyed indoor bedroom visits.

The team also gifted residents with some daffodils with a special inspirational message and finished off a lovely day, with an afternoon tea party served with sandwiches, cakes and glass of fizz.   Happy Mother’s Day from everyone at Cookridge Court!’

Today at Cookridge Court we celebrated Clara’s 99th birthday!   Resident, Clara has enjoyed being serenaded by all the team who chorused Happy Birthday to her, presented her with a homemade cake baked by the amazing hospitality team followed by a lovely decorated designated visitor pod visit with her family!   Happy Birthday Clara! ”

The sun has been shining in Leeds recently with spring just around the corner, it was a great opportunity to get outside.   Although the residents are unable to venture into the wider community due to the current situation, here at Cookridge Court we know the importance of fresh air and use every opportunity to encourage this.   It’s always a pleasure seeing joyous, happy faces smiling in the sun