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
You are Welcome!
Carol, Scarlett and our General Manager Kate Day delivering our new welcoming banner to the community.
Enjoying the Sun
Our residents have been enjoying the beautiful weather by relaxing in our gardens. In our gardens our plants and flowers are in full bloom and it looks absolutely lovely.
Somewhere over the Rainbow
Residents have busied themselves making beautiful Rainbows to display around Westlake House Care Home, to show respect for keyworkers and NHS staff.
Hairdressers
On site at Westlake House we have a dedicated hairdressing salon for our residents. Through out lockdown obviously our hairdressing team could not visit our home. Carol Patterson - our Activities lead can turn her hand to anything. Here is a picture of Stanley who has recently enjoyed a cut and blow dry.
Flowers from the Community
Throughout lockdown many families and friends are sending flowers and gifts to Westlake House to brighten the residents and staff's day. Thank you so much
Social Distancing Excercise Classes
Carol, Westlake's Activities lead is a master of all activities - from arts and crafts to hairdressing in lockdown. Carol is seen here exercising with several of our resident's - adhering to social distancing of course.
