Activities at West Oak Care Home
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Dawn Davies & Helen Fagan
Dawn and Helen are at the centre of all the activities here at West Oak. They provide an interesting and varied activities schedule and ensure that there is something for everyone. They are passionate about the importance of activities and will go that extra mile just for a smile or a raised eyebrow, whether it's one-to-one time or a group session, inside or out, fun is had by all.
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 West Oak Care Home
Health and Social Care Student of the Year
Jade achieved Health and Social Care Student of the Year accreditation. Big well done to Jade Bartlett, our super student from Basingstoke. She got congratulated by the General Manager Geoffrey Honour and Deputy Manager, Doina Hirta. It was a special day for everyone.
Opera-Themed Afternoon
West Oak Care Home had a lovely themed afternoon. Staff and residents enjoyed a private serenade by the opera singers, who visited the home: Lazio and Christina. Everyone is looking forward to meeting them again.
A Day Full of Songs
Staff members and residents had a special visit from a lady with a beautiful voice, Kitty. The room is always full when she performs, all residents enjoy her songs.
Day Out At Bracknell
One of our residents, Pete, had a day out at Bracknell. It was a fun day out for Pete, when he went out shopping and had a great meal at Nando,s with staff members, Stacy and Dawn. They carried the shopping bags and helped him out. Pete had an amazing time.
We are now rated 'Outstanding'!
Staff and residents have been celebrating after our most recent CQC inspection rated us as 'Outstanding' overall after we were reviewed for a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led service.
Currently only 3.1% of England’s care homes, domiciliary care agencies and hospitals have an overall ‘Outstanding’ rating, and West Oak has been ranked among the best in the country for the quality of the services we provide.
The CQC inspected the home unannounced on 30th and 31st October (the report was released on 7th December) and rated us as ‘Outstanding' in two key assessment areas (‘Responsive’ & ‘Well-Led’) and ‘Good’ in three (‘Safe’, ‘Effective’ & ‘Caring’).
In celebration of the rating, CEO Dr Pete Calveley visited us to thank each member of the team personally.
Well done to everyone who has made this possible!
20 Years of Service
Congratulations to Carol Hornby, who recently received a Long Service Award in recognition of her 20th year at Barchester.
Carol has been a valuable member of staff here at West Oak. Well done and thank you from the entire team.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Take a look at all of the wonderful festive events and activities throughout December. Please feel free to join our celebrations. Contacts us for more information.
