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
10 Years of Service
Congratulations to our Head of Housekeeping, Saida Stepanaviciene, who has worked at Derham House for 10 years!
What an achievement this is; we value all her hard work and how excellently she runs her department, supporting her staff and everyone else at Derham House.
Care Home Open Day
We opened our doors at Derham House to welcome the local community to meet residents and staff members and for a chance to see our newly refurbished home.
We enjoyed a BBQ, a bouncy castle and were joined by vocalist, Mike Ryan, who entertained everyone. We also had a petting zoo with a honey bear as the main attraction.
Everyone had a fantastic day, even with the very hot weather!
Film Night
We gathered residents together in the garden room at Derham House for a film evening with a buffet and strawberries and marshmallows to dip in a chocolate fountain. We enjoyed The King and I, and had a fabulous evening singing along.
Light Exercise
We had a great day at Derham House making funny faces during light exercise activities. We will be making this a regular thing from now on.
Stringing Cheerios
At Derham House, we had a great time making bird feeders out of cheerios. A couple of residents said they tasted nice.
Birthday Celebrations
We celebrated a resident's birthday with flowers, cake and a sing along, with all the staff joining in as well.
At Derham House, we always celebrate birthdays, no matter the age, and always with a smile.
