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
Barchester Care Awards Winner!
We are thrilled to announce that Maintenance Manager, Ben Long, has been awared the 'Maintenance Champion of the Year' award at the Barchester Care Awards on 12th October 2016.
This award recognises the fantastic job of those working tirelessly to make sure the care settings provided by Barchester are top-notch, pleasant and homely places for residents to live in.
Ben was chosen by the judges who were impressed by the number of touching nominations he received and who recognised how he makes a big difference to the lives of the people living in the home by always going above and beyond.
On receiving the award, Ben commented: “I was so happy to be nominated for the award, it was a great feeling to feel valued for the work I do at West Oak. And on the day of the awards when my name was called out as the winner it made everything I do every day feel so worthwhile. I love working in a great team at West Oak it has helped me to be the person I am today.”
Well done, Ben - you make our home proud!
10 Year Service Award
Gosia is a very valuable member of our team; the laundry is always done to the highest standard and she always wears a smile. Nothing is too much trouble for her and we look forward to the next ten years.
Employee of the Month - August
Eyvon Lester was named our Employee of the Month for august. Geoffrey Honour, the General Manager, said well done to Eyvon, who always goes that extra mile to help residents. Deputy Manager, Doina Hirta, commented that Eyvon refrects the very definition of a good Carer. Well done!
Taste of the Carnival
Everyone enjoyed our fruity event, which had exotic fruits to try, Caribbean instruments and a carnival feel to the afternoon.
Dorothy's 70th Birthday
A great time was had by all at Dorothy's birthday party, which was held in our new bistro. Family, friends, residents and staff helped Dorothy to celebrate her birthday in style.
Friendship Week
Our Friendship Week started with residents making friendship bracelets for their favourite staff members. We hosted a garden party where new friendships were made whilst enjoying the party atmosphere created by our singer, Dave Dawson.
To finish off the week, residents from our dementia and frail & elderly floors made cards for each other using the photos from the garden party to mark the occasion.
