Activities at Laurel Bank Care Home
Activities are a fundamental part of a rich and varied lifestyle here at Laurel Bank Care Home, which is why we organise both physically and mentally stimulating social events for those we support. The weekly itinerary is ever-changing, and regularly includes art lessons, chair-based exercise, trips and visits from a variety of different animals, as well as one-to-one time for residents who prefer the peace and quiet. Our team actively tries to incorporate the hobbies and interests that are meaningful to residents into the activities schedule as encouragement to continue with much-loved pastimes.
Jaimy Lee Almond
Hi, my name is Jaimy Lee, and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Laurel Bank.
I have worked in the care home industry for over nine years. I started working at Laurel Bank in 2018 as a carer, and then, I was promoted to senior carer which I thoroughly enjoyed.
I moved over to activities in 2020, as I was asked to help out and help encourage residents to join in. During this, I realised how much fun it could be and chose to stay on and got promoted to Activities Coordinator.
I love my role as every day is different and I try to make sure the residents are happy and engage in meaningful activities, this also helps support the transition for new residents.
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 Laurel Bank Care Home
Manager scoops Divisional Manager of the Year
Lyndsay Scott at Laurel Bank in Lancaster has been crowned registered manager of the year for North Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2022 and is through to the national round of judging.
The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 12,000 residents living in Barchester’s 248 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from ‘Registered Nurse of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.
More than 2,950 nominations were received from homes and hospitals across the UK. All entries were a very high standard and Lyndsay Scott is over the moon to have been named the winner for the North division beating hundreds of other nominees.
Royal Botanic Garden
Our homes enjoyed a wonderful virtual tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with Community Engagement Manager, Charlotte Walker, and Botanic Cottage Operations Co-ordinator, Laura Gallagher.
The residents were thrilled to learn more about the history of the beautiful Garden, which is now a home to an impressive plant collection from around the world.
Charlotte and Laura also gave a demonstration of making fresh herbal tea and were happy to answer our questions. The virtual experience was truly enjoyed by all who joined.
Eyes down
Lots of fun today playing bingo. Always a crowd pleaser and results in good prizes and lots of laughter!! Especially with some of the bingo number phrases! Another lovely day at Laurel Bank!
The King was in the building!
We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at laurel Bank cinema! We watched the new Elvis Presley residents loved every minute of it and even sung along! We had hot dogs, popcorn and delicious strawberry milkshakes! We shall look forward to the next cinema afternoon!
Remembering the Queen
In honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we took the time to commemorate her and pay our tributes to the Royal Family.
In loving memory of the Queen, we created our own Memorial Area with flowers, a photo of the Queen and a book for messages to be written, which staff, residents, families and friends can visit anytime and sign their condolences
For many of our residents, the Queen represented comfort, hope and peace over the past seven decades of her sovereignty, and she will be sorely missed.
Dementia shop visit
Today defying Dementia shop visited us with a wide range of male and female clothing for the residents to buy! Residents treated themselves to new outfits then enjoyed refreshments after it was like being in town shopping! Brilliant day thank you! #defyingdementia
Upcoming events
November
What's going on in November? We'll be honouring Remembrance Day, celebrating our gents on International Men's Day, and hosting our firework display on Bonfire Night.
Christmas Fayre
We'd love everyone to join us for our Christmas Fayre. There's something for everyone including festive stalls, a Gospel Choir performance and even Santa's Grotto!
Coffee Mornings - Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday from 10.30am, you're invited to come along and meet new people while enjoying a chat over a hot drink. We’ll also have a variety of great activities to take part in!
