Activities at Claremont Parkway Care Home

Welfare Wednesday included pleasurable pampers, with hand massages and nail polishes before a relaxing arts session using Aquapaint sheets.

When Gina Dallison from Gina Dallison Coaching learnt that one of our residents; Torsten, who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS) having been diagnosed in his 30’s she offered to visit him for an inspirational chat.

In 2009 Gina was also diagnosed with MS which led her on a journey of research, empowerment and self-discovery. Her happy positive outlook is a real example of what can be achieved when you are still living with disabling symptoms of a chronic illness.

Like Gina, Torsten remains positive, and has an infectious enthusiasm for life, he spends his time researching MS; the facts, myths, clinical and alternative treatments. Before his diagnosis Torsten was a personal trainer, body coach and bodybuilding champion, Torsten has never shied away from a challenge, he’s even travelled across Europe in an armchair on wheels!

Meeting Gina and talking honestly about their shared experiences of MS, the frustrations of reduced mobility and how this debilitating disease will not define them was so inspirational.

Each at different stages of their journey, Gina’s visit certainly brightened Torstens’ day, as Gina says; “coming together we can be a beacon of hope for each other. And with this many beacons on the path, we can never get lost.”

Thank you Gina for taking time out of your busy diary to meet with Torsten, your life coaching skills dare to suggest that the MS journey, although challenging, can actually be fun, exciting and insightful.

We're so happy to announce that Karen Whitney has been crowned Carer of the Year for the Central Division in the Barchester Care Awards 2023 and is through to the national round of judging.

The Barchester Care Awards celebrate the staff who go the extra mile for the benefit of the 13,000 residents living in Barchester’s 252 care homes and private hospitals across the country. Categories range from ‘Registered Nurse of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ to ‘Dementia Care Champion’ and ‘Activities Coordinator of the Year’.

Our residents have been enjoying a little healthy competition with some target practice before taking on guests at this weekend’s Summer Fete! We're all praying for good weather as we decorate the gardens with homemade Hawaiian themed bunting created by the Arts & Crafts club. We look forward to welcoming you at our Hawaiian themed garden party on Saturday 22nd July • 11-5pm.

Our residents love the smooth tones of Chris Beahan on his keyboard, his sessions are always a pleasure. Thank you Chris for taking all our requests and playing so well.

It’s the little things in life that can bring such pleasure. When Margaret and the Guinea pigs come into see our residents, their squeaks and healthy appetites for fresh salad and vegetables make us all smile as they munch away offering plenty of cuddles and strokes.