Activities at Epsom Beaumont Care Home
At Epsom Beaumont, the daily activities always aim to be enjoyable for all. Our Activities Coordinator is constantly working to mentally and physically stimulate each resident and ensuring that our programme is define moulded to the wants and needs of those we support. We host weekly outings to many local coffee shops, and also some bigger trips to Brighton and the Brooklands Museum. Our outings tend to be a new and exciting experience for residents, but are sometimes repeated for those who could not make the trip the first time. The activity schedule changes weekly, but there are some regularities, such as our crossword and bar nights, where families are invited to join their loved ones for a social evening. Activities are one of the most important aspects of a care home and we are proud to say we have a dedicated Activities Coordinator who is supported by all of the care team to really make it successful. We have received excellent feedback from residents and relatives, which only makes our bond with them stronger.
Louisa Capaldi
I always said when I started working I wanted to have a rewarding job that puts a smile on people’s faces and makes their day just that little bit brighter! I started working in the care sector as a hospitality Assistant, and then became a carer and then the activities coordinator. I really enjoy getting the residents up and moving, and getting active. I enjoy learning new things about the residents and doing meaningful activities with them that they enjoy and benefit from.
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 Epsom Beaumont Care Home
Therapy Dogs
We had a visit from Therapy Dogs Nationwide recently. Elizabeth and Judith bought their dogs Bonnie and Willow in to meet the residents. Every resident enjoyed a bedroom visit and spent some quality time with the dogs. We captured some wonderful photos to share with all you. It’s well-known (and scientifically proven) that interaction with a gentle, friendly pet has significant benefits for both physical and mental health.
Chef of the Year - Great British Care Awards London
A huge congratulations to Gulcin Sinar, our Head Chef here at Epsom Beaumont for winning Chef of the Year in the London region at the Great British Care Awards!
Gulcin is an excellent cook who always puts the residents first and they, in turn, were the ones to put her forward for this award. She is very proud of the company and of her staff. She explained in detail how she always puts people first, everyone working and living there is very lucky to have a cook like Gulcin.
The Whole Home Approach
Nothing has a greater impact on our residents’ quality of life when all our team members get involved and participate in meaningful activities.
Local man shortlisted for care accolade
The National Awards are part of the Great British Care Awards, a series of 9 regional awards celebrating excellence across the care sector. The purpose of the awards is to promote best practice within both the home care and care home sectors, and pay tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work.
As the finalist for London Region, Gulcin has been invited to attend the awards gala ceremony on 18th March 2022 where the achievements will be celebrated, and the National Winners will be announced.
Gulcin Sinar is a devoted Head chef who has contributed to the success of the home. She takes a lot of pride in knowing her residents well, and keeping up the staff morale so challenging days feel easier.
Gulcin said: “I wasn’t expecting to be shortlisted for this award but I am so pleased, and proud. We don’t work in care for the accolades but it’s wonderful to be recognised by my team and peers, it is nothing short of an honour.”
General Manager, Mark Chakravarti, said: “This is an amazing achievement, and the staff, residents and local community are supporting Gulcin wholeheartedly. It’s more important than ever to recognise everyone that has worked so hard. It is lovely to recognise these individuals. There isn’t a more worthy winner, and we’re really excited for the Great British Care Awards ceremony next year where Gulcin will hopefully take home the crown.”
Bumblebee Toddlers Club
Our Bumblebee Toddlers Club happens on the first Wednesday of each month. If you have seen the Channel 4 programme ‘Old People’s Home for 4 Years Olds’, the benefits of children visiting care homes are very clear for both the elderly and the young.
In addition to the new environment, children benefit from the praise and feedback they receive from the care home residents, and the residents, who could be lonely and socially isolated, enjoy the interaction with the children. They share stories, experiences and many develop a special bond.
Birthday Celebrations
Flora Turner turned 106 years old on 6th November and enjoyed a party with fellow residents, carers and her loved ones. Carers and the activities team at the home decorated the lounge with decorations, played music and treated the birthday girl to a homemade cake.
To mark the special day, she received a letter from Her Royal Majesty, The Queen specially delivered from the Mayoral office.
