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
Our visit to Age UK's Lavina House
Our residents and one of our Carers took a trip to Lavina House in Horsham (Age UK). We watched a film after which we engaged in crafts and a walk around the Garden and enjoyed refreshments were served during the session. Betty Waterhouse, our Westlake House Residents Ambassador noted; ‘it was a really well organised event, which I and everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed’. Betty went on to say that some of the crafts they had made were now in our garden for everyone to see and talk about in the future.
It's a dogs life
A terrific day was had by all here at Westlake House at our anual dog show. Judged by our residents and staff we were all in agreement we had a very difficult time finding the winners. Horsham must be the capital for beautiful, well trained cannines.
Kaya Cafe- Horsham Park
Looking for the best trips out in our mini bus is a decision between the residents and staff. This week our residents chose Kaya café in Horsham Park, and it didn't disappoint. The café, cocktail and casual dining within beautiful surroundings made a perfect afternoon out for our residents ( and staff ). We are in agreement we cant wait to return.
Saying Good Bye to our GP of 20 year's
After 20 years of service to Westlake House and the Horsham community, DR Tariq Jahangir, MB BS DRCOG DFFP MRCGP is moving to pastures new. He will be missed and so will his smile. Our residents and staff wished him the best of luck with a gift, lunch and of course a homemade cake
We are very proud to anounce Betty is our Resident Ambassador
Meet our new Resident Ambassador for Westlake House, Betty. Betty has offered her services to the residents to be their spokesperson to reflect any concerns, complaints or compliments to the staff and senior management in order that they can be addressed and any new ideas can be welcomed from residents to improve their experience of the home day to day. Betty holds regular meetings with residents and feedback to the staff with great aplomb, energy and spirit. She is a guiding light, support and friend to all at Westlake House.
Say 'Yes' to the Dress
Our lovely 'Bride to Be and Administrator played ‘Yes to the Dress’ with our residents, which they did as a surprise for her! Not sure about the dress they chose but then there is not a lot you can do with a set of old curtains and a sheet! The residents gave her ideas for date nights which were much more useful! Good luck to Sammy for her big day!
