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
Birthday Celebrations
Celebrating our Activities Coordinator's 'big' birthday was an excuse for cake - and that is always welcome! The fact that it could be enjoyed in the sunshine was even nbetter and, judging by the look on her face, a nice surprise too.
A Special Guest
Local MP, Jeremy Quin, visited Westlake recently in honour of our brand new refurbishments.
Wedding Bells at Westlake
Everyone at Westlake House is in celebratory mood in the run up to the wedding of our Head Chef to one of our long term Care Assistants. The couple met at Westlake House after Head Chef, Ryan, started working there in 2012.
Because of how much the staff at Westlake enjoy socialising with each other, it wasn’t long before the nights out for many became nights in for two, and the rest, as they say, is history.
They were delighted to receive a hand-knitted bride and groom from Charlotte, another long term Care Assistant.
It was an easy decision to involve the residents in the celebrations, and before the two went off for a well-earned break after the wedding, there was a party in the lounge with many residents and staff. They cut the cake and were showered with confetti, and we all wished them a long and happy life together.
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.
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.
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.
