Activities at Spen Court Care Home

Love is in the air for residents at Spen Court who have been busy making cards for their loved ones and adding love notes to the board for all to see.

Messages have shared the love of chocolate, loved ones, favourite pets and looking for the sun!  Love comes in many forms and Resident, says “You are a great bunch, and I’m happy here”.  Happy Valentines!

As we look at ways of keeping our residents, active and socially stimulated we have been busy ‘Getting to know’ each other and learning about their lives, families, interests, hobbies past and present to ensure that we include these meaningful activities in our life enrichment programme. 

Residents of Spen Court are encouraged to lend a helping hand if they wish.  Residents are often found lending a helping hand to the homes chef where they have enjoyed a lifelong interest and enjoyment in cooking.

For others, simple folding of napkins and participating in household chores to laying of the tables for lunch. One Resident says “this gives me a purpose, I feel like I’m contributing by lending a helping hand”.

Keeping active, having social interactions and being mentally stimulated is very important to Residents at Spen Court.   Today was a fun-filled game of hoopla!

Every got really competitive, everyone wanted to beat each other and Residents really got into the event.

Angela, activities coordinator said “Hoopla is good for Residents wellbeing as it helps with their hand eye coordination and is a good arm exercise to keep them muscles working.”

As part of the homes life enrichment programme, the activities coordinators include firm favourite’s in the homes calendar with fun-filled adapted games that they played over the years in a safe environment! 

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Spen Court care home, in Heckmondwike, were delighted to be invited to have the vaccination within the home, this service was provided by the Healds Road Surgery in Dewsbury, led by Dr Ghofoor and his team which has lifted everyone’s spirits after what has been a very challenging year for everyone.

General Manager, Sarah Sykes 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.”

Residents are overjoyed at Spen Court care home in Heckmondwike, as Barchester Healthcare has implemented a visiting suite 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.

There has been much careful planning and preparation for this moment by Barchester Healthcare, who run Spen Court care home. It was welcome news for their residents and family and friends as we enter the colder season meaning catch-ups can continue to take place, instead of, or in addition to, outdoor visiting already offered for those able.