Activities at Silverbirch House 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.
Joanne Thorp
My name is Joanne or Jo to all my friends and colleagues. I cannot put into words how excited I am to be working as a part of the Silverbirch House family. I have worked for the past 27 years in education and social care and loved every minute. (yes, I am 51 and looking so young). I have brought up two fantastic children, both autistic, who are now young adults.
My hobbies are yoga, knitting, board games, exploring outdoors and retaining my passion for learning something every day, As I promised my dad as he lived his life to the full - I would never lose my sense of wonder. For your loved ones as one door closes, let them come and enjoy the wonders as another door opens. The residents are the reason I get up in the morning and cannot sleep at night – as I said “far too exciting for words”
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 Silverbirch House Care Home
Our new Amamus coffee machine arrives.
Come a join us for a coffee made from our new Amamus coffee machine. We are thrilled to have our machine that makes so many types of coffee using blend of beans from Nicaragua and Brazil. Pop in for a ristretto, espresso, cappucino, latte macchiato or that favourite flat white. Take a tour and have a slice of cake too. Just bring a smile and a sense of curiosity.
The Rainbow Table arrives
We are so pleased to have our Rainbow Table. Ready to spread joy among the residents. The Rainbow Table offers a variety of interactive games and activities for everyone to enjoy through the festive season!
Grand Opening performed by the Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Masuk Miah
We are thrilled to announce that Silverbirch House, our new luxury care home in Guildford, has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by the Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Masuk Miah, in front of invited guests from the local community.
Barchester’s General Counsel and Director of Quality, Risk and Compliance, Mike O’Reilly, and General Manager of the home, Louise White, hosted the event and invited guests to view the beautiful new 64 bed care home and landscaped gardens, which is now open and welcoming its first residents. The home has been designed with residents’ comfort in mind and will offer nursing, specialist dementia and residential care from a team of well-trained staff.
The staff celebrate finishing their training
Louise White, our general manager, said, "Some of our carers have come from other companies and have said that our training is the best they have ever experienced. It's fantastic to see all my team learn how to be a great member of the team, but also become part of a warm and welcoming team that pulls together. We are proud of all our staff who have already embraced the Barchester way of life. We are excited to welcome our first residents on Monday, December 11th, following our VIP celebrations this week. At Silverbirch House, we offer a diverse life enrichment program that keeps residents active and engaged with a selection of physical, mental, and spiritual activities tailored to their interests and abilities. We aim to set a new standard for care homes across the UK with our new luxury care home, Silverbirch House in Guildford”.
Congratulations to our employee of the month Helena
Congratulations to Senior Carer Helena who is this month's outstanding employee.
Helena has shown outstanding commitment to her training and leadership skills. She is a pleasure to have on the team and is very excited about her new residents moving in.
Well done and keep up the good work!
General Manager Louise receives the keys to the door
Barchester Healthcare is proud to announce that its newest luxury care home, Silverbirch House, in Guildford, has received all the keys from Acheson Construction Ltd. The home is throwing open its doors to the local community for the weekend of 9th and 10th December and everyone is welcome to come and visit.
General manager Louise comments “Personalised care really is at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking forward to meeting new friends from within the local community and to welcoming our new residents and their loved ones. Our home will provide a dedicated Life Enrichment programme which includes a choice of daily activities so that residents can continue to do the things they love, try something new and above all keep the enjoyment in every day. Talented chefs will prepare delicious, nutritious home-cooked meals from seasonal menus, created with residents’ preferences in mind”.
Upcoming events
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Silverbirch House Financial Clinic
Maximise Your Life's Work for a Golden Retirement! Unsure about managing your money? Our experts will cut through confusion to provide clear, helpful advice.
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Don't Dine Alone
We are excited to invite local older adults to enjoy our wonderful hospitality and join us for a nutritious lunch at Silverbirch House Care Home.
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Plant & Potter
This is an invite to our local community to our upcoming event, "Plant and Potter," Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of potting plants and exploring your creative side.
