Activities at Ochil Care Home
Our home is always full of life, and we can thank our wonderful Activities Coordinators for this. Dedication to creating a unique and interesting activities programme is what sets us apart from other homes. We always take into consideration that some people would prefer to pursue their own interests, which is why our team strive to incorporative activities that cater to a wide range of tastes and hobbies. Our trips out are always fun and exciting as well, and residents are guaranteed to return with stories to tell their loved ones!
Patrycja Dwojak
Hi, I’m Patrycja and am very excited to be a part of the amazing team at Ochil.
I have been working as an Activities Co-ordinator for the last 2 years, always making sure that the programme of activities and events provide a source of fun and laughter and helps each resident to live their life to the full. Please do feel free to come and be part of it with your loved ones
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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 Ochil Care Home
Festive celebrations and raffle raise £250.00!
To share some festive cheer among staff and residents the hold held a Christmas raffle with everyone getting involved in making donations and securing tickets to raise a fabulous £250.00 to purchase a projector to support the homes life enrichment programme.
Residents were also able to enjoy a socially distanced party with residents enjoying a virtual performance from one of their popular entertainers before tucking into a festive treat of mince pies, Christmas goodies, cakes and a glass of fizz ensuring everyone had a great afternoon!
Home enter best dressed tree competition
Everyone here at Ochil kicked off December by getting in the Christmas spirit and decorated adding a little sparkle and glitter throughout the home. Residents helped by getting involved with dressing the trees by placing baubles, lights as well as the final piece – the star and ensuring plenty of tinsel was on!
The home have entered into the Barchester annual best dressed Christmas tree competition as we were so pleased with our work.
Balloon fun
Here at Ochil we had an afternoon full of laughter by trying out some Balloon Modelling with the residents, we all attempted making dogs, butterfly’s, swords and crowns and all had lots of fun trying it out. It went down well with the residents and staff we will be sure to do the activity again, it was a great laugh and atmosphere throughout.
Resident celebrates landmark birthday!
Celebrations have been in full swing at Ochil, as one of its residents reaches her centenary in style.
Betty McEwan was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents as she received a telegram from the Queen in recognition of her landmark birthday. The day was held at the home and everyone enjoyed a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef Anne.
Residents enjoy Halloween party
Residents and staff at Ochil enjoyed a Halloween party, celebrating with treats including cakes, chocolate and smoothies. Everyone enjoyed listening to music which played in the background as they reminiscence about how they celebrated Halloween as children. Everyone had a wonderful afternoon!
Residents stay connected in Winter months
Residents are overjoyed at Ochil care home in Perth, as Barchester Healthcare has implemented a designated visiting room for residents to continue to spend time with their loved ones for the autumn and winter seasons in addition to the outdoor visiting that has been on offer for those able for many months.
Balancing resident wellbeing and safety is at the forefront of Barchester Healthcare’s thinking and they understand how important it is for residents and their family and friends to be able to spend time together in the safest way possible.
Upcoming events
Volunteers - Could you make a difference?
Your time could make a difference! For more information on Volunteering at Ochil please get in touch we'd love to hear from you.
