Celebrating life at Barchester

Residents at The Warren love the animal therapy sessions that our dedicated Activities Team organise. As one of the foundations of our Life Enrichment program, we know that animal therapy can help reduce blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health. 

Our Residents were feeling alpaca-riffic after they got a visit from their furry friends. The Home was alpaca'd with smiles and there were even individual room visits.

Animal therapy is one of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program and features regularly on our resident-led weekly activity planner.
 

 At The Warren we know that intergenerational activity is hugely beneficial to all involved as it encourages communication and social skills. Intergenerational contact also helps to develop language and reading confidence through shared activities, as well as increasing confidence and self-esteem. Lastly it helps children to develop empathy, care and kindness, helping them to understand and talk more positively about ageing and older people.

We had a visit for the Debutots who filled the home with laughter and bubbles galore. Our Residents couldn't wait to add to the fun and enjoyed blowing the bubbles maybe more than their visitors.

Regular outings are just one aspect of our life enrichment program and all the trips we take are at the request of the residents. Our monthly activities calendar boasts a range of outings and entertainment.

Our Residents took a trip to Merrivale Model Village in Great Yarmouth and after enjoying the sights and the fresh sea air enjoyed a sumptuous lunch before heading home.

By taking regular feedback and requests from our residents we can enhance our life enrichment program to suit the interests of the residents.

Three staff members at Bedewell  have received prestigious Long Year Service Awards in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for a combined 40-years.

Laundry Assistant, Marylin Feron and housekeeper, Audrey Martin, both started work at Bedewell Grange in 2010 and have both worked in various roles within the home, now playing an important role within the housekeeping team. Emily Mclean, Carer started at Barchester in August 2015 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years. Between them, they have dedicated 40 years of passion and commitment to Bedewell Grange which was recognised with one of Barchester Long Service awards.
 

Staff at Springvale have taken part in a sponsored memory walk to raise money for Alzheimer’s.

Staff and residents at the home got stuck in to help raise funds for this very important cause. Care Assistants Donna, Kelly, Bev, and Emma joined forces to complete and said, “They had an amazing day, and it was great fun whilst raising funds for such a worthy cause."
 

In honour of our residents living with dementia, and their family members, the Highfield team walked 6km to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer's Society, by participating in their charity walk in Leeds. 

Today was a very special day as our resident, Joy, enjoyed her birthday party! The afternoon was spent celebrating with friends, family, live music and a home-made birthday cake! 

Our Regular Intergenerational Visit to 'Imagine This' toddler group was another brilliant morning shared with the group of parents and toddlers in the gorgeous welcoming space that Kirsty and Rebecca have created.

It is absolutely one of our favourite visits out and there are always smiles all round.  However in December we will be turning things around when we invite the children and parents to Milford House as we host a special Christmas party - we can't wait!