Activities at Westwood House Care Home
As Activity Coordinator at Westwood House I am fully committed to organising activities for all of the residents. This includes activities within the home such as reminiscence sessions, and planning events such as the Summer and Christmas parties. We have also provided some very successful trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and have monthly visits from entertainers and musicians. We are always encouraging local schools to get involved and have recently managed to get a local charity 'Spare tyre' working with us very successfully.
It is important to me that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Liz Wickers
My name is Liz and I am the lifestyle coordinator at Westwood House. I have always lived and worked in Southwark and Lambeth boroughs. I spent 25 years within the education sector before deciding to try new roles. As well as teaching I have also had the privilege of being a personal carer in Dementia. I am so happy that I have been welcomed into the Westwood House family where I can continue to grow and develop.
I aim to offer a range of varied and tailored activities and group sessions that are meaningful to each of them. I am thrilled to be supporting the team in delivering fun, engaging and interesting activities for our residents.
I look forward to meeting you all!
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 Westwood House Care Home
Mother's Day
All of our mums enjoyed a lovely Mother’s Day. They loved the flowers we bought for them and also the homemade cakes and sherry that we had on offer. Cards were read out and gifts were unwrapped and lots of lovely messages came through from their loved ones via Skype or Facetime. We made every effort for families to be in touch as much as possible on this special day and made sure that all of our mums and nans were aware of the love their lovely families have for them and that they were being thought of even in this difficult time when they are unable to be close by.
Musical Magic
Andrew visited Westwood House this afternoon and serenaded our residents with his truly wonderful voice. This music was thoroughly enjoyed by residents and relatives alike. After the entertainment, cup cakes and cookies were also enjoyed.
Live Entertainment
Great entertainment was enjoyed by all of our residents!
Staff Celebrations
During our staff Christmas party, we celebrated June McCrae's Employee of the Month award, and 2 other member of staff—Abena Asiama & Calie Jones—were congratulated for the 10th year at Barchester.
Marzipan Petit Fours
Residents enjoyed the company of a special guest, Robert Dykes, who visited the home recently. Together they created delicious Marzipan Petit Fours, which everyone enjoyed.
Professional Healthcare Appreciation Day
Dr Amanda Squires and her colleague Nicola Cockett both attended our Professional Healthcare Appreciation Day and loved their goody bags.
