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.
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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.
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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
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End of Summer BBQ
On Saturday 2nd September, we held our End of Summer BBQ. There was live entertainment from a group called 'Reflections', who played and sang beautifully.
It was such a lovely, sunny day for residents and their loved ones to get together.
We do love a party at Derham House and can’t wait for the next one!
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Employee of the Month - August
Congratulations to our Nurse and Head of Foxhall Unit, who was named August's Employee of the Month. Well done and thank you for all our hard work!
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Another 90th at Derham
On 19th August, we celebrated a resident's 90th birthday on our Memory Lane unit!
We had cards and presents for him – and he was overwhelmed – which brought a tear to our eyes.
He used to enjoy model making, so we bought him some wooden aeroplanes from a craft shop that he can put together and paint.
It was so nice to see him so happy!
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Arts & Crafts
We started a new arts & crafts group at Derham House recently. We decorated some empty jars with lots of knick-knacks and glue. It wasn't everyone's cup of tea, but everyone still had a good go – and most were very happy with the results.
We now have beautiful jars with a personal touch that can be used in our bedrooms.
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Happy 90th Birthday
Happy 90th Birthday to this lovely lady!
She had a wonderful day with lots of drinks, cake and photos with staff and her daughter, who brought along a lot of bottles of Buck's Fizz).
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Our Own Raised Flower Beds
At Derham house, we founded a gardening group that is responsible for the raised flower beds. We set this up because, at our last residents' meeting, we were asked if there were parts of the garden which residents could help to maintain. In the group, certain people have their own tasks, such as watering the plants or weeding.