Activities at Drummond Grange Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Katie Nicolson
Katie Nicolson is our Head of activities here at Drummond since August 2023 beforehand she worked as an activity assistant in the home for two years. Before coming to Drummond Katie has worked in many care roles over the years and studied Psychology and Sociology at Queen Margaret’s University and was awarded a Degree of Bachelor of science in Psychology and Sociology at the start of 2022. Katie loves being part of the Activity department here at Drummond Grange and bringing new and exciting opportunities and experiences to the residents. When she’s not at work Katie is a local Girl Guide leader and youth leader for her churches youth group.
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 Drummond Grange Care Home
We are one of the first care homes to receive a new dementia care accreditation!
Drummond has achieved accreditation for a new standard of dementia care after taking part in a 10 month pilot trialling a new programme developed by dementia care specialists at Barchester Healthcare.
The 10-60-6 dementia programme will replace Barchester's current dementia care programme in order to ensure that the care services provided by our Memory Lane communities for people living with dementia are the best in the sector.
A certificate and trophy were presented to us at a celebratory lunch on 15th August. The presentations were opened by Martin Green who is the Chief Executive of Care England, the largest representative body for independent social care services in the UK.
Edinburgh Tattoo
At Drummond Grange, we have been attending the Tatoo for the last 6 years, which is always well-attended. This year, we took 19 residents.
Rhoda finishes her incredible cross-country cycle challenge!
412 miles later, Rhoda finished her amazing journey. Regional Director, Alex Wilson, presented Rhoda with her certificate and a cheque; she has decided to use the money to purchase another exercise bike, so that other can be inspired.
Giddy Up!
Many residents at Drummond Grange were excited to give horse riding ago, and those who weren't spent some time getting to know the animals better. It was incredible sight to see them riding as, for some, it brought back fond memories of their past and, for others, it was something they'd always wanted to try.
Drummond Grange's Divisional Winner
Congratulations to Mary McDonald, who has been named as a Divisional Winner in the Home Administration Champion category at this year's Barchester Care Awards.
Ball Games
Residents and staff at Drummond Grange partook in some ball games to keep themselves active. Everyone had lots of fun and enjoyed trying to stay fit.
