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 my name is Tina and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Elm Bank Care Home.
I joined Elm Bank in May 2023 as a Team Leader soon becoming the Head of Care before moving to the role of Activities Coordinator and leading the team in January 2024. My passion is to provide life enriching activities that enhance the lives of our residents.
By providing entertainment that is not only stimulating but person-centred. 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, 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
Jack's Visit for Children In Need
Today we had a visit from Jack! Jack's Journey & his fight against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Jack came with his parents to collect his money that was raised during our Children In Need event last month. It was lovely to chat to Jack and his parents about his journey and how well he's doing.
Norma came to meet Jack and handed over our Gaming Gift Hamper. Jack is an incredibly brave young man, and we hope you like all of your gaming goodies.In total we raised £113.75 for Jack. Thank you to everyone at Elm Bank Care Hone and Brampton View Care Home - Barchester Healthcare for supporting our fundraiser, and Thank You to those who donated towards a wonderful event.
Railway Children Gingerbread House Day
Yesterday we had a visit from Railway Children Nursery who came up to help residents decorate Gingerbread Houses and made some Reindeer Feed ready for the big day to help Rudolph and his reindeer crew help Santa to find our houses. Merry Christmas to all the staff and children at Railway Children Nursery!
Therapy Dog ‘Bonnie’
Over the weeks residents have been bonding with our regular visitor Bonnie. Bonnie goes round to all the residents and loves all the fuss and of course the treats she gets from them. We can't wait for our next visit from Bonnie.
Employee of the Month - November 2022
The employee of the month for November is Angela! Angela has been awarded for her hard work and dedication to the home, residents and staff. Angela ensures the residents are happy and safe in their home. Well Done Angela, from everyone at Elm Bank Care Home.
Happy 100th Birthday 'John'
Today John was joined by his family to celebrate his 100th Birthday. It was such a special afternoon, we all sang Happy Birthday and finished the party with John's requested Banana Cake with extra cream. Happy Birthday John from everyone at Elm Bank Care Home.
Carpet Bowls Competition
Today we had round two of our Carpet Bowls Competition. This week it was Elm Bank against Thorndale, and what fun it was. Well done to the residents from Elm Bank for winning Round 2! We will see you in the Semi-Finals.
Upcoming events
Monthly Community Café
Come along to our dementia friendly café 'Third Monday each month' from 2.30pm-4.00pm, meet with friends, enjoy light refreshments and a variety of activities.
Community Games Afternoon
We're welcoming our local community, families, and friends for a lovely weekly get-together.Join us every Thursday from 2-3.30pm for board games, floor games, and more!
Blue Light Breakfast
If you are part of the Emergency Services please drop by and have breakfast on us. The last Friday of the month 07.30am to 11.00am.
