News
November 2010
Firework Party
On 5th November we held our annual Firework Party. Although chilly, the rain stayed away and residents and relatives thoroughly enjoyed the bonfire and firework display. Home made soup and hotdogs were served up in the dining room after the display to warm everyone up. Many thanks for all of those who came to support us.
Laing & Buisson
Many thanks to all of the relatives who completed the Laing & Buisson questionnaire recently. The comments made are always taken seriously and we use them to improve the running of the home. The two areas that were highlighted by the most recent report related to laundry management and general communication regarding resident’s welfare. We are working towards improving both of these areas and your feedback is always welcome.
July 2010
Annual Garden Party
Sunday 11th July is the date for our annual Garden Party and the organisation for this year’s event is already underway! This year’s theme will be a “Street Party” reminiscent of the war era with trestle style tables, bunting and traditional tea party food.
June 2010
Competitions
Following the success of the last two years we will once again be entering pictures painted by our residents into the local craft exhibitions which will be held in the summer. We will let you know the dates nearer the time should any relatives wish to attend.
Gala Event, New Haw
For the last three years we have sponsored the Children’s party at this annual event and will be doing so again this year.
May 2010
Relatives Meeting
Our next meeting will be held in May and we will advise you of the date in due course. If anyone has any suggestions of topics that they would like to be discussed at the next meeting please contact Karen.
Relative’s Meeting - Minutes
Present: Ernie Graham, Karen Raggett, 6 Relatives.
Karen thanked everyone for attending on a very hot afternoon.
Karen introduced a new relative and explained the aims of the meetings as a chance to communicate with the management team and to network with other relatives and friends.
Ernie showed a copy of the new set of plans to be submitted to the Council very soon.
Ernie informed everyone of the Communication & Relationship project that we are currently involved in, and some of our ideas around texting and social networking for our residents and relatives to enable the links between families to remain strong or to be redeveloped to help demonstrate our ‘Relationship Centred Care’ ethos.
Karen explained the purpose of the chalk markings on the front lawn as being the boundaries of a new pathway and patio area under the tree.
Karen informed those present of the Surrey Care Association Awards and asked for nominations from them. Ernie suggested that we send a letter to all relatives detailing the categories.
Karen informed everyone of the 11th July being the date for our annual garden party, with this year’s theme as a VE Day street party.
February 2010
Activity Update
Our residents have been enjoying a wide range of activities and entertainments over recent months.
Highlights have included a Valentines Evening Supper where the residents were served a three course meal, including wines and soft drinks, entertainment was provided by Laurence who played romantic tunes during the meal and then hosted a musical quiz. All of the residents were presented with a red rose and a goody bag filled with chocolate hearts.
We have recently made three trips to Weatherspoons Pub in Woking for a lunch time drink, this is a very popular outing and we try to accommodate those residents who wish to go.
Now that the weather has improved slightly trips down to the local garden centre have resumed and several groups of residents have enjoyed cream teas in the café.
Residents in our upstairs lounge have been enjoying their own programme of events, and have recently been entertained by Drew playing the guitar and Mike on the keyboards. Afternoon tea parties in the garden lounge downstairs have proved to be very popular with our frailer residents who feel it is still a little too cold to venture out.
January 2010
Relative’s Meeting - Minutes
Many thanks to the relatives that joined us and our special thanks to
Pam Walmsley, our local Palliative Care Nurse, who is based at Woking Hospice.
Karen explained that Pam has worked closely with the home over the years and both felt that the meeting was an ideal opportunity for Pam to explain her role and for everyone to meet her in person.
Pam described her role and explained the term palliative care as being dealing with end of life care but also now encompassing long term conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease and Cardiac problems.
Pam went on to discuss our role with the PCT in helping residents and relatives to consider ‘preferred priorities of care’ and advanced directives such as wishes for resuscitation.
Pam emphasised how important it is for us all to plan for the future and for others to be aware of our wishes.
Discussion and refreshment s followed.
Our next meeting will be in May. If anyone has any subjects they feel would make a good meeting please contact me.