Activities at Brampton View Care Home

Last week we celebrated Nutrition and Hydration Week (17th – 23rd March) with lots of yummy, wholesome food and thirst quenching beverages

This event has been taking place every March since 2012 and its aim is to increase the knowledge and understanding of the value of food and drink, maintaining a health and well-being in the social care setting.

At Barchester, each resident’s specific dietary requirements, likes and dislikes are individually catered for at all our homes. Meals are prepared to each resident’s tastes and all staff understand the importance of good nutrition and hydration for all our residents and patients’ wellbeing.

We had our very first visit from James today, and he made a great impressions with his gentle seated exercise class for the residents of the home. James brought a variety of equipment with him and ensured that everyone was included in the activity this morning.

Residents stated they really enjoyed the class and will be delighted to have James back. James will also be providing one to one room sessions on his next visit.

One of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program is expert-led physical exercise. Resident involvement in choosing formats along with feedback after each session means that we are able to constantly improve our activities calendar.

What a fantastic afternoon out residents had yesterday. Our fabulous activities team Tracy and Julie created a pub themed atmosphere with our tiki bar kitted out with all the traditional bar room snacks and drinks, from 0% Guinness to traditional wine and soft drinks.

Residents played traditional games, with a mini snooker table, dominoes and card games at hand. We also welcomed entertainers, Zing duo Carole & Peter, bringing life to the event, not forgetting the traditional disco lights to really get the residents in the mood, with singing, foot tapping and hand clapping!!

The residents were delighted with the afternoon saying how much they enjoyed it and would like to do it again. That will definitely be one for the planner. 

Today we are delighted to announce that our February Employee of the Month nominated winner is Marta Cusipag who is one of our 2nd Chef here in the home.

General Manager Mo said "Marta has been nominated by her colleagues in the home for her diligent work ethics, approachable character and spends quality time with residents in the home. Marta is always happy in her role and her positive attitude encourages others; shown through the caring nature that she provides it is easy to see why Marta was an easy choice. Marta assists with anything she can and will go out of her way to support other staff in the home and nothing is too much of a challenge for her"

Congratulations and thank you Marta from the residents and staff here 

Camilla Hiles, Host at Brampton View Care Home in Northampton has just passed a 10-year milestone at work! Happy Work Anniversary which truly deserves recognition!

Camilla started at Barchester in 2014 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.

Camilla stated "I love the work that I do here as a host at Brampton View, I find it very rewarding and recognise the importance of what I do for the residents and staff. The home is more than just a place of work, we build strong bonds with the residents whether they are here long term or short, and we get to know their families too".

Mo Masedi stated "Thank you for your invaluable contributions to our home. You are an inspiration and have helped make Brampton View what it is today through your contributions in the past decade".

Brampton View Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Brampton View provides residential care, nursing care, and dementia care for 88 residents from respite care to long term stays.

Residents had a wonderful morning with the children from Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School.

The children sang lovely songs with hand actions which residents had fun showing the children how it was done. There was also magic painting and book corner too. When speaking with the teachers today Nikki shared the value of the intergenerational activities and expressed how some of the children haven't got anyone in the older generation in their family to be able to build those relationships with and coming to the home provides greater understanding and respect between generations.

At Brampton View Care home 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.