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.

Enriching life
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Activities Coordinator

Tina Prosho

Activities Lead

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

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

Creative ideas

We have been trying some new crafts recently. We love our dyed and painted bags.

Emily pampers residents

Emily from the Elm Bank Activities Team loves to make our ladies feel special with a bit of pampering.

Keeping cool

We love these sunny days but we thought putting our feet in a paddling pool was a great way to keep cool at Elm Bank.

Beavers Visit

Elm Bank had a visit from the Local Beavers group as we donated some pots they planted as part of a badge they’ve been working on. Residents enjoyed coming out to see them and seeing the beautiful pictures the Beavers had made.

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Steve Carmel

We’ve been enjoying spending time in the garden and welcomed Steve Carmel who came to sing songs from across the decades. Residents enjoyed reminiscing to the music, dancing and enjoying their ice lollies.

Jubilee Celebrations

Elm Bank celebrated The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a Tea Party. Our Head Chef made some tasty treats and everyone enjoyed playing games, watching Trooping the Colour and an afternoon quiz.

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.