Activities at Derham House Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Kay Thompson
I have worked in the care sector for many years. I am fully trained in dementia awareness, and I have also trained as a dignity champion. I have been working here at Derham House since March 2019, and I am really enjoying my role here.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Derham House Care Home
Dawn At Derham House
Dawn at Derham House is peaceful and beautiful.
One of our talented team members snapped these pictures of dawn on a winter's morning in our garden. Our residents enjoy scenes such as these every day at Derham House. We are fortunate to be able to enjoy extensive gardens and beautiful scenery which are kept perfect by our fantastic maintenance team.
Derham House In Winter
Derham House looks beautiful in any weather.
Residents at Derham House have been enjoying the recent winter weather and reminiscing about snowy adventures from their childhoods. A couple of snowballs were also thrown at some unsuspecting staff!
Employee Of The Month
Buki Thomas is our Employee of the Month.
Buki is a hugely valuable member of the team at Derham House. As a Care Practitioner Buki cares for our residents every day and supports them to be as independent as possible.
Buki has received a high number of votes from colleagues for many reasons including picking up extra shifts at short notice, always being positive, motivating the team around her and always offering help where it is needed.Buki has built up wonderful relationships with the residents at Derham House and they love having her care for them.
We have a fabulous team and we are proud of each of them.
Mark King Visits Derham House
Professional snooker player Mark King, A.K.A The Romford Battler, visited Derham House this week to surprise staff and residents with gifts.
Mark is aware of the home and the fantastic work that the team have been doing under exceptional circumstances this year, and wanted to thank them for their dedication.
Mark arrived with armfuls of chocolates as well as some specially selected Christmas presents.
Mark has also promised to return to Derham House once the pandemic restrictions are lifted to play and teach snooker to any residents or staff that are interested.
Thank you and Merry Christmas Mark!
Christmas Jumper Day
It was Christmas Jumper Day at Derham House with prizes for the best (worst) jumpers.
The whole team is in the Christmas spirit and ready for the big day now and the atmosphere is very festive.
Unexpected Christmas Cards
The Holden Beavers of the 2nd Upminster Scout Group sent in a wonderful selection of Christmas cards to the residents of Derham House today.
This has been a great way to start the day, thank you to all the Beavers involved.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
