Activities & Entertainment

We believe strongly in the importance of keeping minds and bodies as active as possible to assist a person's welfare and therefore provide a full range of stimulating activities and entertainment.

We have dedicated activities coordinators who spend time with each resident individually to understand their interests and capabilities.

The activities programme is then developed to ensure all residents have as much involvement as possible.

Every activity we engage in with our residents is selected for a variety of reasons. Activity is rewarding, it enhances daily lives and promotes the maintenance of skills, relationships, interests and health. We think carefully about the activities we engage in with our residents and the appropriateness of them.

We have been awarded a HCPA SWELL Charter Mark

This is due to our home demonstrating a commitment to ensuring the ongoing well-being of our team. We have designated four Well-being Guardians in our home, to help support the mental health and enhance the wellbeing of our staff.
These guardians are trained in spotting signs and symptoms if someone is struggling, how to have a supportive conversation and when to signpost the individual onto the appropriate support.
These individuals will have ongoing training in matters related to mental health to develop their skills set in this area.

Monthly Wellbeing Workshop

Our monthly wellbeing workshops for our team was a great success this month.

We had a wellbeing and nutritionist expert from the NHS come in to talk to the girls about how to look after their nutrition, sleep and exercise.

There were lots of great nuggets of information to improve our overall wellbeing.

A happy team = a happier home!

Our activity programme includes:

Massages and one to one pampering sessions with essential oils.
One to one 'talk time' woth supportive care team.
Meditation group classes (Namaste sessions).
Exercise three times a week.
Church service.
Cinema afternoons.
Cooking class, flower arranging & gardening club.
Reminiscence, sparkle newspapers and memory boxes.
Bingo, board games, jigsaws.
Hairdressing once a fortnight offered.
Quizzes, word games, crosswords, word searches.
Outside entertainment.

Every activity provides a range of benefits:

Reduces social isolation and increases social interaction
Uplifting effect on mood and wellbeing
Maintenance and improvement of mobility balance
Improved co-ordination
Opportunity for reminiscence/triggers memories
Enjoyment
Participation
Self-expression
Sense of being part of a group
Cognitive benefits
Relaxation
Increasing confidence
Concentration
Spiritual Fulfilment/ Comfort/Support
Sensory stimulation
Sense of achievement
Connecting with the environment

Review from Janice R (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2023

Submitted via Carehomes.co.uk

Overall Experience 5 out of 5

Very happy with the care, all the carers are very nice and friendly towards my mum. She is always clean whenever I visit her and looks well-kept. The staff always keep me up to date as to how her wellbeing is and what is going on with her.

Review from Anna R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 November 2023

Submitted via Carehomes.co.uk

Overall Experience 5 out of 5

The care provided by the Newgrange team is excellent. Mother has settled in very well and has responded to the caring and dedicated Carers and support team, who have been attentive to all her individual needs, even her food likes and dislikes. She particularly loves music and it has been lovely to see her engaging in musical entertainment provided there. I feel a safe environment is prioritised at all times at Newgrange. High standards of cleanliness are also evident throughout.

Wellbeing Activities & Entertainments

Welfare improves through mental stimulation

We have been awarded a HCPA SWELL Charter Mark

Monthly Wellbeing Workshop

Our activity programme includes:

Every activity provides a range of benefits:

The Newgrange cinema room