Activities at Elm Bank 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.
Tina Prosho
Hello. I am Tina, I have been a team member at Elm Bank since 2023 and began my career as a Team Leader and was upskilled to Head of Care before moving my role to become Activities Coordinator.
I am passionate individual with vibrant character and my goal is all about life enriching activities that enhance the lives of our residents. I ensure that the entertainment is stimulating and is inclusive of all our residents no matter their challenges. It is important to me that our weekly calendar offers rich experiences with music from live entertainers, visits to various locations outside the home of interest, as well as arts and crafts tailored to individual abilities. We are a pet friendly home and fully support the benefits animal therapy can bring to the lives of our residents and welcome animals of all kinds to the home on a regular basis.
Getting to know our residents better is so important to me, and through regular family and friends’ meetings we can gain a greater understanding of their loved ones' interests and life prior to joining Elm Bank that will make for a richer activities program to be developed. I look forward to getting to know you, and your loved ones.
We are always open to new ideas. If you would like to get involved in any of our Life Enrichment activities or have a skill, or project you'd like to share with our residents, please click here to contact me direct. New entertainers and community links are always welcome.
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 Elm Bank Care Home
Summer Bash Success
What a fun day! As staff, residents, friends and family members joined together with the local community at Elm Bank to enjoy a Summer Bash full of tropical fun and frolics!
Elm Bank hosted a variety of activities throughout the day, including ‘How low can you go’ Limbo dancing, a Tiki bar and a tombola with several independent trader stalls to peruse before live entertainment from mother & daughter duo; Lesley Ann & Katie Rose.
The inclement weather certainly didn’t stop play at Elm Bank, with ‘Coco Joe’s’ ice cream van parked outside for anyone wishing to cool down as the sun made a star appearance it was a delight to see different generations having fun together.
Our visitors enjoyed plenty of refreshments from BBQ sausages and burgers in buns to snacks with plenty of homemade cakes prepared by the catering team... there was something for everyone.
Getting into the true spirit of the fetes' tropical theme; Katie Hudson, General Manager dressed as a Flamingo alongside Deputy Manager, Amanda Yule as a Pineapple said: “Staff at Elm Bank are dedicated to making sure that the home is a hub of the local community, and this event, along with all their hard work, definitely paid off. It was a resounding success!”
We’d like to thank you all for coming and making today so very special for everyone at Elm Bank.
Summer Bash Preparations
Preparations are underway, come and escape the unpredictable weather and join the residents at Elm Bank care home for their super Summer Bash from 2pm today!
Everyone is welcome to limbo their way to our tropical party, come and enjoy a cocktail at the tiki bar, peruse the stalls and play the many games we have for all ages.
You'll be entertained throughout, including an amazing set from mother and daughter duo Lesley Ann Vocalist Entertainer and Katie Rose Vocalist who are coming to sing all your favourites to get us up and dancing!
Rain will not stop play at Elm Bank; the BBQ food and sweet treats are ready to be served, we look forward to seeing you later. There's always a sunny outlook at Elm Bank and we're all good to PARTY!
"Making Amazing Happen"
When family members take the time to provide us with a compliment for the little things we do, the pride we feel is tremendous. Being in a position to make lasting memories is so very special. We'd like to thank the family for allowing us to share the attached photos and for Louise's compliment that stated;
"We as a family are so happy that Elm Bank were able to make this dream come true and gather our family together for this very special occasion, our father was so happy and proud to have his family around him, we didn’t doubt for a moment that Elm Bank wouldn’t make it special they went over and above what we expected, our father is very happy and settled in Elm Bank as you can see in these photographs. Thank you Elm Bank from all of us. The Elm Bank Team Make Amazing Happen".
Last year on learning that one of our residents would be with us on his Diamond Wedding Anniversary the Elm Bank team decided to throw the happy couple and visiting family a party!
Unfortunately, on the day his lovely wife; Lily couldn't be there in person due to illness so we placed a photo of her on display and sent her a beautiful bouquet to ensure she knew her husband was thinking of her on this special day.
Remembering that the whole family still needed the opportunity to get together, this year, on the same resident's 85th Birthday, we pulled out all the stops to ‘make amazing happen’.
Liaising directly with his daughter; Louise our home manager Katie and the team asked her to invite as many family members as she could to join him for a surprise party at the home on 24th June 2023.
The family ages ranged from age 3 – 85, with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and gorgeous wife Lily all in attendance.
The team decorated one of the private function rooms and the chef, alongside the home's hospitality team laid on a terrific spread including homemade celebration cake(s) so the whole family could gather and enjoy one another’s company to make even more precious memories.
Armchair fitness
Everyone loves having Tom come into help them keep fit. He brings easy light exercises that bring a smile to everyone's face. All our residents have said Gfitness are wonderful. They really enjoy Tom's classes he understands each residents abilities and even tells us to have a break!
He always brings a big smile and a positive attitude.
Singing for Pleasure
The Ise Valley U3A 'Singing for Pleasure' Group treated our residents and staff to a wonderful performance. It was an afternoon full of songs from everyone's favourite musicals including Fiddler on the Roof and Mary Poppins, just what was needed to put a smile on everyone's face.
Thank you u3a Ladies. We look forward to you next visit.
CQC 'GOOD' Rating Annouced
We are thrilled to announce that Elm Bank Care Home passed a recent CQC inspection with an overall 'Good' rating after being praised for operating a safe and effective service.
The report stated that residents at the home received good quality person-centred care and were treated with kindness by caring staff who knew them very well. The inspectors found that the manager of the home was committed to promoting a positive culture for both residents and staff that was open, inclusive and empowering.
Comments in the report from relatives included: "The manager is very supportive. Nothing is too much trouble, and you can tell the staff enjoy working here." Another relative added: "The attitude of the staff is top notch in my opinion."
Katie Hudson, General Manager at Elm Bank Care Home said: "We are absolutely thrilled that Elm Bank Care Home has been rated 'Good' following the CQC's most recent inspection. It is fantastic team here and I am incredibly proud of each and every one of them."
Well done team - Life is GOOD at Elm Bank!
Upcoming events
Christmas Tombola
We kindly ask for Tombola donations, these can be brought into the Care Home and left at reception or passed to any staff member.
Closing Date 9th December
Support Your Local Foodbank
Elm Bank continually strives to support the local community, we are collecting food donations for the local Food Bank. You can help by dropping of your donations at the Care Home.
Exercise Class every Fortnight
There are many health benefits to gentle exercising, strength, balance and energy. Why not come and try out at our free exercise class, every other Wednesday. All welcome.
Dementia Cafe at Elm Bank
The Dementia café is open to all, providing support, fun and friendship to those living with dementia and to their carers in a safe and relaxed entertaining environment.
