Activities at Westwood House Care Home
As Activity Coordinator at Westwood House I am fully committed to organising activities for all of the residents. This includes activities within the home such as reminiscence sessions, and planning events such as the Summer and Christmas parties. We have also provided some very successful trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and have monthly visits from entertainers and musicians. We are always encouraging local schools to get involved and have recently managed to get a local charity 'Spare tyre' working with us very successfully.
It is important to me that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Liz Wickers
My name is Liz and I am the lifestyle coordinator at Westwood House. I have always lived and worked in Southwark and Lambeth boroughs. I spent 25 years within the education sector before deciding to try new roles. As well as teaching I have also had the privilege of being a personal carer in Dementia. I am so happy that I have been welcomed into the Westwood House family where I can continue to grow and develop.
I aim to offer a range of varied and tailored activities and group sessions that are meaningful to each of them. I am thrilled to be supporting the team in delivering fun, engaging and interesting activities for our residents.
I look forward to meeting you all!
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 Westwood House Care Home
Employee of the Month - January
Congratulations to David Sampson, who was named Employee of the Month for January here at Westwood House.
Canapé Evening
We held a canapé evening so that relatives could meet each other a socialise with some lovely background music. It was enjoyed by all
Fine Dining
Host, Robert, prepared some food and showed residents how it should properly be served on a plate.
Catering Masterclass
On Tuesday 31st January, Robert Dykes, Host at Westwood House, held another of his ‘Catering Masterclasses’. On this occasion, Robert, along with Activities Coordinator, Eve, and the residents, made chocolate crispy cakes and thoroughly enjoyed themselves!
Employee of the Month - December
David Hampson was Employee of the Month for December. He is our Gardener here at Westwood House and has worked with us for about 8 years now. He is very reliable and a dedicated member of the team, always striving to achieve the best for our home.
Winter Newsletter
Please click here to read the winter edition of the Westwood Whisperer.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down the days to Christmas with a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us as we get into the festive spirit. Merry Christmas!
