Activities at Harper Fields Care Home
There is always something to do here at Harper Fields and always someone to assist the residents in any activity they wish to take part in. We have entertainers come into the home to sing and play instruments on a weekly basis, as well as visits from PAT dogs, hairdressers, massage therapists and nail technicians to pamper those who live here. Residents' spiritual needs are taken into account at Harper Fields; we have regular services from the Catholic and Methodist church, in addition to the Church of England, and for our non-religious residents, we have a weekly calming and peaceful ‘mindfulness and meditation group,’ which is very popular, especially for those living with dementia. Residents often like to attend cinema evenings to watch their favourite films on the big screen (complete with sweets and popcorn), or develop new skills at our computer classes, where they can learn how to Skype their families in other countries. Our activities are tailored to suit the individual interests and capabilities of residents and our specialised equipment enables those we support to enjoy everything we have to offer.
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 Harper Fields Care Home
Vaccine Day: Part 2
Everyone at Harper Fields took another step closer to normality as we received our second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. Thank you to the doctors, nurses and team at Balsall Common Surgery.
Books for Boys
Memory Lane residents enjoyed a lovely reminiscent activity, courtesy of Paul and Helen Bates from Balsall Common Village. Paul donated his fantastic collection of ‘Victor’ annuals.
Knit & Knatter
Harper fields residents are busy knitting squares so we can sew them all together and make Kangaroo blankets for the Premature Baby unit. The residents love to sit and knit and knatter with their friends and the staff.
Staff and Residents Receive Covid Vaccine
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Harper Fields care home in Balsall Common were delighted to be invited to have the vaccination at the Care Home which has lifted everyone’s spirits after what has been a very challenging year for everyone.
General Manager, Hayley Wilkinson said: “Last year was a year like no other and the vaccine feels like the light at the end of the tunnel. Our teams have been magnificent in how they have risen to every challenge during this pandemic and we are proud to play our part in this next phase to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.”
Trish Millar staff member at Harper Fields said I am so pleased to be given the vaccine. It will help to keep our residents safe, and is the first step in getting things back to normal and having a buzz of visitors in the home once again.”
Visiting Room Open Families are Reunited
Wonderful news, residents are being reunited with their families in our new visiting room. The warm and cosy room has an intercom system to support communication and a Perspex screen to keep everyone safe. There is a booking system in place for visits.
Harvest Festival Success
Much fun was had preparing for Harvest Festival and also on the day. Residents helped with baking, the team donated fresh fruit & veg, jams all from their own allotments, gardens and kitchens. Thank you to a family member for the wonderful Harvest rabbit too!
