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.
Rosie Duhig
I joined the Barchester family in November 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 been in a Care support role since 2019 and an Activity Coordinator since 2020. I love that my role brings laughter and joy to others. It so wonderful seeing people engaging in an activity they enjoy and interacting with each other. I am very passionate about Intergenerational projects, as something magical happens when old and young get together.
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 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.
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.
