Celebrating life at Barchester

A lovely day with Natalie playing tunes we remember with her Organ! The weather wasn’t great, but we could still fully hear the tunes and joined in with a sing along! 

Music really is a powerful tool to stimulate the minds, lift spirits and connect everyone with their memories and loved ones!     

We are celebrating National Carers’ Week, which takes place from June 8-14. Residents wanted to thank all the wonderful staff at our home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of those living in their care.

Carers Week is an annual event to raise awareness of care, highlighting the challenges carers face, and recognising the contribution they make to our residents, families and communities throughout the UK. The theme for Carers Week this year is ‘building carer friendly communities’ to improve recognition and support for Britain’s 5.8 million unpaid carers. Carers Week aims to raise awareness of the challenges carers face, acknowledge the vital contribution of carers and encourage them to seek support.

We can’t thank our carers enough, you really are more than amazing every day!!   

Waterside Court’s monthly church service continues to be a meaningful and much-valued occasion, bringing residents together for reflection, prayer, and fellowship.

This month, we were pleased to welcome Reverend Sarah, who led a thoughtful and uplifting service that was greatly enjoyed by all in attendance.

Residents gathered in the lounge to sing familiar hymns, listen to inspiring readings, and join together in prayer. The service encouraged reflection and prompted many to share fond memories of services from years gone by.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Reverend Sarah for leading such a wonderful service. We very much look forward to welcoming her back again. These monthly gatherings remain an important and cherished part of life at Waterside Court and are deeply appreciated by our residents.        

We had another fantastic afternoon at Lucerne House in June, continuing to indulge our culinary skills, this time with pizzas.

Residents have gathered in our Memory Lane kitchen and made a variety of pizzas, including: cheese & tomato, veggie supreme, Texas BBQ and meat feast, to name a few.

These were, once again, all served as an additional option to our evening meal.  

Thank you to all of our residents, the pizzas were delicious and celebrated, right across the home by all who enjoyed them.   

We are celebrating carers week here at Wilton Place Care Home. 

Treats of all kinds including something healthy are here to be enjoyed by our wonderful care team! Thank you for everything that you do, everyday!                  

Residents, visitors and team members have had an excellent time at our Sing for Spring BBQ and music event in May, in honour of National BBQ Week.

Our Memory lane community lounge and garden were transformed into an extended dining area, which saw residents enjoying delicious burgers and hotdogs with homemade coleslaw, potato salad, fresh green salad and nibbles.

This was then followed by a wonderful music event which saw residents and visitors singing at the top of their lungs, dancing and having a great time.

Thank you to our visitors for joining us, our residents for bringing their joyous energy and to our wonderful teams from the kitchen, care, nursing, hostess and activities team for making it such a great event.         

Residents at Waterside Court were treated to a memorable and exceptional day at Newbury Racecourse, one of the UK’s most respected and welcoming sporting venues.The outing provided residents with a refreshing change of scenery, as they stepped out into the open Berkshire countryside and into the vibrant atmosphere of a live race day. 

From the moment they arrived, residents were able to benefit from the racecourse’s accessible environment, including step-free access, seating areas, and supportive staff on hand to assist throughout the day. The group enjoyed watching the races from the grandstand, where the wide, easy-to-follow track allowed residents to fully engage with the excitement as the horses thundered towards the finish line. Many residents found themselves caught up in the cheering and anticipation of the race. 

In addition to the racing, residents had the opportunity to explore the grounds at a relaxed pace, visit the parade ring to see the horses up close, and enjoy refreshments in one of the racecourse’s areas. 

A special thank you goes to Jayne for the outstanding hospitality and exceptional service provided throughout the visit.      

Celebrations for Carers Week. During the week of 8th-14th June, we took the opportunity to celebrate and thank our incredible care team for their dedication, compassion, and hard work. As a small token of our appreciation, care staff were treated to keep sake gifts and a selection of sweet treats to enjoy throughout the week. It was wonderful to take a moment to recognise the amazing difference our carers make every day, in the lives of our residents and their families. 

Their kindness, patience, and commitment never go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for everything you do. Being a carer is more than a job, it's about making a real difference in residents' lives, providing comfort, dignity, and support when it's needed most. We are proud of each and every member of our team who goes above and beyond to ensure our residents feel safe, valued, and cared for. To all our angels, thank you for the vital role you play in supporting residents. Your hard work, patience, and commitment do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being the heart of our home.     

Residents from both our Nursing unit and our Memory Lane unit came together to design and decorate some dresses from the 1940s, and some World Cup trophies too, residents very much benefit from these activities and allow them to explore their creative sides. 

This also, allows our residents to not only remanence on outfits and clothing from back in the day but really see how much they have changed over the years too.