Activities at Meadowbeck Care Home

Residents and team members got into the festive spirit  as they helped with putting up the Christmas decorations throughout the home in the lead up the Christmas countdown.  Residents took their time

dressing the Christmas Tree as Christmas carols played in the background spreading Christmas cheer around the home.  Once finished everyone sat back to enjoy festive refreshments accompanied by mouth-watering mince pies and sharing fond Christmas memories.

Residents at Meadowbeck were overjoyed when little ones from the local village pre-school came to visit them bringing crafted cards and decorations for the tree. The children visit the residents at Meadowbeck each year and sing carols as they exchange gifts.

The children were so looking forward to visiting as they do each year, they did not let the current difficult times get in the way.  They still came to visit waving to residents from the window , still singing beautiful Christmas carols before leaving. They really did make the residents day putting a big smile on their faces.

Residents are looking forward to when we are able to invite them back in to the home.  Things have been so different this year but as always we have had lots of Christmas well wishes from many local surrounding schools with beautifully crafted cards, residents and staff really appreciated all there lovely well wishes all showing there wonderful creative skills.

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.”

A Carer at Meadowbeck Care Home in Osbaldwick has received a prestigious 20 Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 20 years.

Susan Pullon, now Carer, started at Barchester in December 2000 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Here at Meadowbeck we realise the importance of keeping lines of communication open with our friends and loved ones during these difficult times.  As well as keeping in touch with video calls,  residents enjoy sending well wishes to family members letting them know we have them in our thoughts by writing a few lines or with a personalised card to show loved ones what they are doing to keep busy.

We believe this is a lovely surprise for a loved one at home and brings joy to their day receiving these through their letter box.  We have also enjoy correspondence with members of the local community with our pen-pal links.

Residents and staff enjoyed were delighted to purchase their Christmas cards,  all beautifully hand crafted by resident, Dorothy who had created her very own pop-up stall.  Proceeds were to help raise money for people who live with Dementia donating all funds being given to the Alzheimer’s Society.  It was a lovely afternoon accompanied with refreshments and delicious mouth-watering homemade cakes.