What types of care does Hickathrift House Care Home offer?

Hickathrift House Care Home offers Residential care, Dementia care, Respite / Short stay.

Activities at Hickathrift House Care Home

We have two Activities Coordinators here at Hickathrift House. We have a wide range of activities within the home, including musical entertainment, arts & crafts, clubs for like-minded people, such as flower arranging and gardening, board games, baking (where the best bit is the eating afterwards!), and we celebrate special events throughout the year. We also have trips out on a regular basis using our own minibus, where we find out places of interest each person would like to visit.

It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these activities as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join in with activities and events as often as they can.

For the less mobile residents, we unique one-to-one session, such as simple chats over a cup of tea, reading or listening to music. Activities are some of the most important aspects of a care home, so it is essential that our team are dedicated to ensuring that residents are entertained, and that life at Hickathrift House is fun and active.

Watch our video on life enrichment in our homes.

Kat Colangelo

Activities Lead

Hello, my name is Kat and I am the Activities Lead here at Hickathrift House.

Since 2017 I have been working in the field of well-being and I am passionate and enthusiastic about enriching all our of residents' quality of life.

As the Activities Lead at Hickathrift House, my focus is learning about each of our resident's likes and dislikes and supporting them to remain receptive and active in addition to supporting them to engage with our local community friends.

I organise activities to stimulate the mind, body and soul in an enjoyable, comfortable way. My aim is to diversify and increase activities ensuring that there is something for everyone - from Wine and Cheese events, excursions on our home Mini Bus as well as individual bespoke person-centered activities.

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 Hickathrift House Care Home

Elf Day

On the 2nd of December we were visited by several incredible elves and the Grinch who helped spread festive cheer and raise awareness for the Alzheimer's Society. In the evening we obviously had to watch Elf & Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas with scrumptious treats and Christmas cake.

Giving season

On the 1st of December our Activities Team visited Wisbech Ambulance Station to donate an array of cupcakes on behalf of everyone at Hickathrift House.

General Manager, Paula said, "We are so grateful for the service this wonderful team provides and these treats are just a small way of us showing our appreciation. We feel it's important to spread some holiday cheer this Christmas and hope they all enjoy the treats!".

Home celebrate 30 years of Barchester

To celebrate residents enjoyed singing along with the terrific KJ & The Catt to a variety of wonderful songs and several hits from 1992!

We also looked through our board filled with photos of residents from 30 years ago and at the age of 30! We loved discussing the photos and sharing past experiences together. Thank you to all the family members that sent in photographs they were a joy to share with everyone.

At the end of the party, staff, residents and others, placed stones that represented each resident who is no longer here with us and shared their fondest memories. These stones will be moved outside for people to view when they wish.

Resident Ambassador, Barrie said, "Even though our friends, neighbors and family cannot be here with us, we want them to know they've made an impact in our lives and we will forever remember them. I'm glad to say we'll make this an annual event and welcome all to join".

Decoupage craft with Gratitude 43

Our residents at Hickathrift House welcomed the wonderful Debbie from Gratitude 43 for a decoupage craft afternoon and all enjoyed learning all about how Debbie started her business as they got creative together. To celebrate Barchester's 30-year anniversary we designed a 'Hickathrift House' sign that will be displayed for many years to come.

Poppy Craft and Remembrance Day

Our residents at Hickathrift House had a busy week making Poppies during Art & Craft Club. And on Armistice Day we joined the Wisbech War Memorial Service to pay our respects and lay our home wreath in honour of those brave men and women who gave their lives for us. Lest we forget!

Samaritan's Purse Shoebox appeal

Residents and staff at Hickathrift House have been busy knitting items, colouring and writing notes for our home Shoeboxes ready to donate towards Operation Christmas Child by Samaritan's Purse. The appeal helps those less fortunate children around the world and you can still get involved and pack one online! Please visit: www.samaritans-purse.org.uk to play your part today in this amazing project this Christmas!