Activities at Westlake House Care Home
Residents enjoy playing hoopla and bocce bowls, which combine exercise with the thrill of competitive sport. We invite entertainers and musicians to visit the home on a regular basis and residents very much enjoy watching them perform.
We also have our pet therapy dog, Marley, visit the home on a fortnightly basis, and residents love petting him. They also enjoy health and fitness days, where they get the opportunity to participate in armchair exercises and target games.
We always celebrate National Volunteer Week, which we use as a chance to say thank you for the wonderful work that our volunteers do that further enhances the quality of life for those who live at Westlake.
As well as continuing with our favourite activities, such as arts & crafts, bingo, knit & natter, Scrabble, board games, bridge, quizzes, pampers & manicures, reminiscence sessions and musical memories, we always like to launch new activities for residents, which give them the opportunity to socialise with their friends and families. These could be our own vegetable patches, flower arranging sessions, a book club or anything else that our imaginations conjure up.
Cameron Harris
I joined the Barchester family in May 2024 and have instantly felt welcome and supported. As an activity coordinator, I am passionate about getting to know our residents and delivering person-centred care and activities to all residents, an approach supported by a holistic, whole-home view. I have a solid theoretical background in supporting older people with their social and wellbeing needs. I graduated with a 2:1 in Psychology BSc in 2022. Since then, I have worked as an activity coordinator and cognitive rehabilitation assistant with older people.
I am studying for a master’s degree in Psychological therapies to help me progress in clinical work. I am committed to continuous professional development and training to improve Westlake's life enrichment aspect..
I feel that the residents at Westlake House benefit most when we work together as a team to ensure that our service is delivered appropriately, successfully, and in line with high standards set by Barchester.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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 Westlake House Care Home
Fun filled session of balloon tennis.
We all know how important it is to keep moving, but who knew how much fun a game of balloon tennis could be. Just look at the concentration in the residents faces.
Residents at Westlake House enjoyed a fun filled session of balloon tennis, which is great for our mobility and hand eye coordination. After all the fun a well deserved cuppa and a slice of delicious home baked cake.
Westlake House nail bar.
Residents enjoy a morning of pampering.
Our ladies at Westlake House had a lovely morning of pampering and enjoyed a manicure with Emma one of our volunteers. Emma has been a volunteer at Westlake House since 2018 and we look forward to her visits .
Emma will be back again in 2 weeks. Thank you Emma and see you soon!
Petworth Town Band came to perform at Westlake House.
Petworth Town Band was established in the 19th Century, and is one of West Sussex's few remaining traditional Town Bands.
Its was an amazing concert and a real treat to have some many fantastic musicians play for us. Everyone really enjoyed it and its was a special surprise for Ron Green who was once a member of the band.
Thank you for playing for us we are very grateful.
Christmas Greetings to one and all.
Everyone at Westlake House would like to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Father Christmas comes to Westlake House.
We had a surprise visit from a very famous gentleman.
Father Christmas stopped by to say hello to residents and the team at Westlake House before he set off for his busiest evening of the year.
Father Christmas delivered presents and chatted to residents. Some were so surprised to see him they checked his beard was real to make sure it was really him!
Thank you for dropping in Father Christmas and say hello to Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph for us and please feel free to drop in for a cuppa and some carrots anytime.
Christmas celebrations at Westlake House.
Westlake House Count down to Christmas.
Residents at Westlake House have been getting in the Festive Spirit. We have had lots of fabulous parties and gatherings and celebrating with our love ones. We would like to say thank you to everyone that joined us and to our amazing team.
