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.
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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.
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Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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
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International Nurses' Day
The nurses at Westlake House were shown how much they are appreciated with gifts of chocolates and flowers on International Nurses' Day.
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A Visit from the COO
Chief Operating Officer, Adrian Pancott, seemed to enjoy his visit to Westlake House. Here he is pictured with General Manager, Liz Higson, and Receptionist, Carol Brown.
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Collecting Money for Children in Need
The staff at Westlake House adorned themselves in a variety of nightwear to collect money for Children in Need.
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The Queen's Letter
We received a letter from the Queen recently, thanking us for the birthday card we sent her. You can read it here.
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Macmillan Coffee Morning
A big thank you to everyone who got involved with our Macmillan Coffee Morning.
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Westlake BBQ
We enjoyed a delicious barbecue at Westlake House to celebrate the summer season. Entertained by the fantastic Jon McDevitt, we sipped on Pimm's and sangria whilst tucking into burgers and hot dogs supplied by a local butcher and expertly cooked by our chefs. Due to rain, we had to retreat inside where the fun and food continued. A lovely time was had by all!