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
Cheese and Wine evening with live music from Joanna Rowlands
We invited the local community to enjoy a Cheese and Wine evening with live music from Joanna Rowlands to thank them for their patience during our construction. The team gave the neighbours and leaders of local Chitty’s Common tours to showcase Barchester's newest premium care home. Our hospitality team ensured that everyone was suitably well-fed and watered with an array of tasty cheeses, seasonal fruit and wines. Local resident, Sue said: “I thoroughly enjoyed the evening, Everything was prepared so well. The home and staff were fabulous, the food, wine and customer service was second to none. New residents are going to feel so special living here”.
Louise White, General Manager,said: “The team at Silverbirch House is dedicated to making sure that this home is a hub of the local community, and with this event we are off to an excellent start. It was a resounding success!”
Marisa Beazley and Natalie Watts, two community matrons with advanced skills and vast experience in both primary and secondary care, recently visited
Marisa Beazley and Natalie Watts, two community matrons with advanced skills and vast experience in both primary and secondary care, recently visited. Alexandra our Deputy Manager discussed the possible healthcare needs of the residents, which reflect long-term conditions, disability, and advanced frailty.
Marisa emphasized the importance of supporting and advising care homes in Guildford and Waverley. She stated, "Our aim is to provide the best possible support to care homes and ensure that residents receive the care they need." Nurse Natalie said, “We appreciated seeing your stunning new home and we loved the twinkling lights above the baths! We look forward to seeing you in the future to support you”.
The visit highlights the importance of collaboration between healthcare professionals to ensure that individuals with complex healthcare needs receive the best possible care and support.
CPR training for the team
CRP Training today for the team.
Training team teach manual handling to the new staff
All the new staff had a great day learning the latest Moving and Handling techniques to make sure that all our new residents will be safe and sound with us.
WOMEN ACHIEVING GREATNESS – TRIPLE NOMINATION FOR CARE HOME WORKERS
Silverbirch House Care Home in Guildford are ecstatic because three of their hard-working colleagues have reached the final of the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards 2023.
Over 85% of the social care workforce is female. Many of these hard working, dedicated and talented women juggle the challenges of family life with their career. The purpose of the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards is to highlight and celebrate the incredible achievements of female leaders in all roles and from all corners of the sector, and create a platform to support rising stars and future leaders. The winners will be announced at a Gala Awards ceremony on 21st November at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square hotel.
We love to get involved in local community. Here we are at Worplesdon Primary School
We are passionate about getting involved in our local community. Recently, we visited Worplesdon Primary School where we had the pleasure of meeting their team. Head Teacher Mrs. Kareen O'Brien also visited Silverbirch House and we look forward to having the children visit us while our residents enjoy events at the school. We are excited to be participating in the school fayre taking place on Sunday, December 3rd.
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.
