Activities at Meadowbeck Care Home

Congratulations to Hilary Atkinson, a RGN here at Meadowbeck who has received a prestigious 20 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 20 years. Hilary Atkinson, now Unit Manager, started at Barchester in February 2001 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Rebekka Richardson, General Manager said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating 20 years of loyal service with Hilary. He has demonstrated his dedication and loyalty to this home and its residents year after year. I speak for all of us here at Meadowbeck Care Home when I say that I’m looking forward to many more years of working with Hilary"

Residents and team members helped celebrate Vera’s 96th years young and ensuring the birthday girl was made special for the day. Vera said “she had a lovely day feeling special with lots of beautiful presents , cards and beautiful flower arrangements”.  The highlight of the celebrations was a visit from her grand-daughter in the homes designated visitor suite which completed her day.  Celebrations continued with a little afternoon tea in the homes dining room where everyone wished Vera a very happy birthday before enjoying a slice of delicious homemade birthday cake.

The residents and team at Meadowbeck had fun taking part in ‘National Hug Day’ with residents creating hand-made cards sending out hugs to their loved ones and holding Skype calls with their family members.  It was a fun day with lots of laughter and the highlight to round of the celebrations was sitting down to enjoy refreshments and a slice of homemade cake

Residents of Meadowbeck enjoyed taking part in International Flower day with a wide range of activities planned throughout the day from a flower quiz and who could name all of the flowers correctly, a selection of puzzles before showing their creative sides with colouring in flower designs to flower arranging.  The flowers were then displayed for all to see.  It was a fun-filled day with something for everyone!

Staff and residents at Barchester’s The Meadowbeck care home, in Osbaldwick, were delighted to be invited to have the vaccination at  Priory Medical group Surgery, which has lifted everyone’s spirits after what has been a very challenging year for everyone.

Deputy General Manager, Annaliza Kemp said: “Last year was a year like no other and the vaccine feels like the light at the end of the tunnel.  Our teams have been magnificent in how they have risen to every challenge during this pandemic and we are proud to play our part in this next phase to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.”

Residents enjoyed an evening of Baubles & Bubbles, making personalised Christmas Baubles for the tree and whilst sipping a glass of bubbles! Some placed a little Christmas wish and memories inside to loved ones before placing on the tree.  It was an evening full of joy and Christmas cheer!