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
Cantatrice Voices visits Westlake House
On Saturday 10th July 2021, nine of the now 150 members of the fabulous Cantatrice Voices came to Barchester Westlake House to sing a variety of songs for our residents, who thoroughly enjoyed the singing and some joined in with tunes they knew. A lovely afternoon.
Enjoying our fabulous Gardens
The sun is shinning and there seems no better way than to enjoy a visit with the ones you love than by sitting with them in our fantastic natural gardens and grounds. Here at Westlake House, we are proud to say our enchanting gardens are well maintained by our fabulous maintenance team, Peter and David, allowing residents and families to relax in great surroundings.
What a lovely thought
Tea and Cake at the Garden Centre
Anniversary Celebrations
At Westlake House, we love to be involved in celebrations. This was a very special 63rd wedding anniversary. Both husband and wife were presented with flowers and chocolates from our manager, Kate.
Our Head Chef made a gorgeous afternoon tea for them both to enjoy. In the morning, our carers went out to our gardens and picked some fresh flowers for Mr turner to give to his wife when she came to visit.
About the Bees
On Wednesday 23rd June, we had a very interesting morning and joined in our activities lounge for a ralk about Bees from 2 members of the Central Sussex Beekeepers Association. The session was interactive and informative. All our residents thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to take part.
