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
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.
Knit & Natter
Sheila can be seen above enjoying our regular knit & natter sessions. The club runs every month on a Tuesday and all are welcome to join us.
Jade's Award
Jade, who has been carrying out her work experience at West Oak, won the prestigious award of top student at the Basingstoke College of Technology. Pictured is Jade with our General Manager, Geoffery Honour and Deputy Manager, Doina Hirta, who both commented that Jade has been amazing, committed and enthusiastic. Well done Jade!
Pimm's O'clock
Friends of West Oak enjoyed a Pimm's and strawberry afternoon here at the home. A great time was by all!
