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
Celebrating National Picnic Day
The residents and staff at Westlake House never miss the opportunity to enjoy their beautiful, interesting gardens. What better way than to join 'national picnic day'. Out came our picnic table clothes, the sun blessed us with its presence and Ryan our head chef created a picnic. Obviously a good time was had by all.
Art Work with Carol
Our Residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon with Carol. You can see by the pictures how happy they are. Painting is known to be relaxing but these ladies made it a great social event and nattered and painted their way through the afternoon.
Royal Ascot - The Gold Cup.
Lockdown fun - today we enjoyed Royal Ascot - the Gold Cup here at Westlake House. Strawberries, cake and Pimms were enjoyed by all.
Our first familiy reunion in lockdown
Today, was the much awaited day here in Westlake House, when a husband and wife saw each other for the first time since lockdown begun. Our maintenance officer David cleaned the garden chairs and put up the umbrella but sadly the visit had to be cut short due to the British weather
Fathers Day
Not all our residents are fathers but we certainly all had one, so this is a lovely day to reminisce with our team and other residents about their early life. Of course this may involve enjoying an afternoon tea as well to celebrate the day
Our own 'King Charles'
Today', Emma Francis, Senior Carer bought to us her 7 year old King Charles spaniel 'Charlie'. The staff and residents just loved him. Charlie is always welcome here.
