Activities at Drummond Grange 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.
Katie Nicolson
Katie Nicolson is our Head of activities here at Drummond since August 2023 beforehand she worked as an activity assistant in the home for two years. Before coming to Drummond Katie has worked in many care roles over the years and studied Psychology and Sociology at Queen Margaret’s University and was awarded a Degree of Bachelor of science in Psychology and Sociology at the start of 2022. Katie loves being part of the Activity department here at Drummond Grange and bringing new and exciting opportunities and experiences to the residents. When she’s not at work Katie is a local Girl Guide leader and youth leader for her churches youth group.
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 Drummond Grange Care Home
National Poetry Day
To celebrate National Poetry Day, resident, Ena, from Kevock, our care of the elderly suite, wrote a poem.
The Drummond Angels
The Drummond angels -
Who are they?
They care of me
Night and day.
Each morning I wake,
I wonder - who?
Who will take care of me today?
What shall we do?
These dedicate people are so fine.
Their skills and dedication are totally mine.
No matter how difficult the task,
They see for themselves - I don't have to ask.
On the odd day when I feel blue,
They know exactly what to do:
We swap funny stories and all fine,
I am their friend - I hope they are mine.
No more to be said; I've said it all.
Let's have a cup of tea; let's have a ball.
Our Care Awards' Finalists
We've been celebrating since 3 of our staff members were named as finalists in the National Care Awards and Great British Care Awards. The individuals have been selected for their outstanding commitment to delivering the very best services to the people they care for.
General Manager, Eleanor Wilson, has been nominated for a Resident Engagement Award in the National Care Awards for demonstrating significant improvement in care quality by seeking out the views of residents and responding to their feedback. Eleanor has been invited to attend a gala dinner event on 25th November 2016, where she will find out if she has won.
Drummond Grange finalists at The Great British Care Awards include, Annamaria Balaj, who has been nominated in the Good Nurse category for promoting the emotional, physical, psychological and social health of the people she supports; and Julie Wright,who is in the running to win a Frontline Leadership Award for using her leadership skills to improve the delivery of care and support within her team.
Good luck to all of them!
Gone Fishing
Residents enjoyed a wee fishing trip to Kailzie Gardens and took a picnic and a few beers along with the.
Steak Meal
Residents at Drummond Grange often make small requests that will enhance their dining experience, and we are always happy to oblige. A few of the men from the Buccleuch Suite had asked for a meal of steak and chips – no problem!
Employee of the Month - August
Our August Employee of the Month is Senior Care Assistant, Jackie Lukey. Jackie was described by a family member as "outstanding", going over and above her everyday job to ensure the care and comfort of her mother.
We are one of the first care homes to receive a new dementia care accreditation!
Drummond has achieved accreditation for a new standard of dementia care after taking part in a 10 month pilot trialling a new programme developed by dementia care specialists at Barchester Healthcare.
The 10-60-6 dementia programme will replace Barchester's current dementia care programme in order to ensure that the care services provided by our Memory Lane communities for people living with dementia are the best in the sector.
A certificate and trophy were presented to us at a celebratory lunch on 15th August. The presentations were opened by Martin Green who is the Chief Executive of Care England, the largest representative body for independent social care services in the UK.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome!
