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.
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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 Derham House Care Home
Birthday Bash
We celebrated a special birthday on our Memory Lane community. We all had a great time singing, dancing and eating cake – with the odd glass of wine or two!
Christmas Carols
On Thursday 14th December, we had a visit from our local school, who came to perform Christmas carols for residents. The children stay and interacted with everyone and residents at Gorseway were delighted.
Birthday Celebrations
A resident at Derham House recently celebrated her birthday. She went out for the second day in a row for a meal with her family and friends and had lots of 'drinks', so we were left to enjoy the chocolate cake made by our chef. Of course, we will save some for the birthday girl.
Deck the Halls
We are all enjoying the lead up to Christmas here at Derham House. For the past few weeks, residents and staff have all been making our home look as festive as we can.
Employee of the Month - December
Our Employee of the Month for December is Deputy Manager, Crina Lee.
Congratulations from all the residents and staff here at Derham House for all the hard work that you do. You are truly amazing; we would be lost without you.
Christmas is Coming!
We've been putting up our Christmas trees here at Derham House. We have our gorgeous, large tree in the reception area.
Over the next few weeks, we will be hosting arts and crafts sessions to make things for the festive period.
We at Derham House are looking forward to celebrating with residents and their loved ones.
