Activities at Sutton Valence Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Our activities team are great at building the activities programme around the likes and interests of the people we care for. Ensuring that our social events offer fun and adventure is part of the ethos of our home; it’s important that those we support can enjoy an active and social lifestyle. Of course, there will always be those who prefer peace and quiet, and in these instances, a cup of tea and a chat are always welcomed.
Jacinta Wilson
The job description of Activities Coordinator fitted me perfectly and brought me out of retirement; I did miss the social aspect of working life... Enriching resident’s lives through art & crafts coupled with a vibrant caring nature is me to at T. I have a passion to give our residents access to their own self-esteem and confidence. Re-gain, explore or enhance their quality of Winter Life. Share the tools to make each moment the best it can be and if, it's, not then let's explore why? My team buddy laughs with me when I recall or mention Golden/Platinum moments I've been blessed with. I witness them every day. Finding a way to give purpose to a day is a mission of mine and I do my very best for our resident family to gain that.
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 Sutton Valence Care Home
Tiny hats
Tctivity team and residents, met Val at the Sutton valence flower show on the Sunday (8th September). Whilst chatting, Val asked if we would like some twiddle muffs for our Residents and to sell at our Christmas bonanza on the 7th December. Of course we accepted and this morning Val popped in with an abundance of Fiddle muffs and darling little premature baby hats. The hats will certainly be put to good use and some sent onto neonatal care hospitals. Once again- Thankyou Val for your kindness and thinking of us.
South Division Carer of the Year!
It is with great pride, we can say that our senior carer, Lorraine wickens has been crowned carer of the year at this year’s care awards for the south division and is through to the National finals round of judging.
Lorraine joined us in March 2008 and has worked her way up in the home to senior care. Very proud Manager Robert Dura-May, wanted to recognise this outstanding team player, with his own thanks and flowers to celebrate her success and show his pride in his team member, Lorraine.
Ann and Morris Reunited
My Darling Wife
My Lovely Husband Morris
Words that will stay with us 'pink ladies' for an eternity.
Weeks of planning and liaising with our sister home @HernePlaceCareHome to perfect a momentous surprise for our hearty lady Eileen (aka Ann) to re-connect with her beloved husband after being apart for over a year.
Thanks are extended to the staff at the home for accommodating our wishes and going one further to make the liaison even more romantic by providing private dining...time alone for our love birds.
Especial Thanks goes to Sophie (Lead Lifestyle & Enrichment Co-ordinator) for pulling every stop out to ensure our plan was fulfilled
20 Years of Service!
A huge congratulations to our Deputy Manager Nisha on receiving her 20 years’ service award. As a team we are all very proud of Nisha and what she has achieved over her time at Sutton Valence care home.
Summer Fete and Sports Day
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Sutton Valence care home to enjoy a Summer Fete and sports day that was held in the home’s grounds.
We hosted a variety of activities throughout the day, including BBQ, local businesses and our Residents had their very own stalls we had a Tombola, live entertainment from Singer Rick who also stayed to commentate for our annual staff and Residents sports day. Followed by an afternoon of music by the Lovely PJ and Rose. One of our visitors said “I feel like a VIP” we are so happy everyone had such a brilliant time and thank you to everyone who came.
A Busy Week!
We've certainly had an eclectic time ranging from Reiki to Yoga to Art and our Monthly Church Service.
"Keith, would you like to experience Reiki?"
"Oh, go on then, I'll give anything a try once" came the reply.
Reiki is a new concept for many of our resident family and their gusto to welcome new experiences is typical of their zest for life.
"Well Keith, what did you think?"
"Very calming, thank you very much" came the reply whilst struggling to keep his eyes open
After the church service we all had a good ole fashioned sing song. Our Vicar, Fiona, joining in with Roll Out the Barrels
