Feeling lonely is something we all experience from time to time and for many different reasons, but long-term loneliness can have a detrimental effect on a person’s mental and physical health – particularly in an older person who lives on their own. According to a recent study by Which.co.uk, 1 in 10 people over the … Read more
Wednesday 30th December, 2020 Our Residents have enjoyed playing games in the afternoons which has bought a smile to their faces. We are following the Government guidelines and keeping everyone safe as possible by social distancing and wearing PPE. We will keep relatives and friends updated with changes.
Australia Day – Friday 16th October, 2020 G’day! Yesterday we thought we would hop across the pond and have a day inspired by all things Oz! The home was lovingly decorated by our Activities Coordinator, with bunting, signage to well-known Australian Landmarks and a couple of cheeky Roo’s! Residents were amused to see Oakwood staff … Read more
Kind Gifts from Bowthorpe Scouts – Tuesday 30th June, 2020 Our Residents got a lovely surprise as Bowthorpe Scouts dropped off a box filled with handmade cards and painted stones. Residents enjoyed us reading all the kind words and messages written to them, it really did put a smile on their faces. We would like … Read more
Sunshine – Wednesday 27th May, 202 Our Residents made the most of the lovely bank holiday sunshine, as a small group sat outside in the garden and had their lunch together. Wildlife Craft Theme – Saturday 23rd May, 2020 We have been making the most of the lovely weather by going around the garden … Read more
St. George’s Day – Friday 24th April, 2020 We celebrated St. George’s Day in style. We decorated our home with flags and bunting for St. George’s Day. Residents enjoyed fish and chips for lunch followed by trifle which went down a treat! Staff also wore hats which put a smile on our Residents faces. Thank … Read more
Video Calling on WhatsApp – Tuesday 31st March, 2020 We are now on WhatsApp which means you are able to video call your loved ones. Many of you are happy to be contacted this way, if you would like to be added onto our WhatsApp contacts please let us know. Residents had a big smile … Read more
Wednesday 18th March, 2020 This week, the UK has moved from “contain” to the “delay” phase in its fight against the spread of the coronavirus outbreak and to ensure Oakwood House is complying with the Public Health authorities’ recommendations, we have therefore reviewed our earlier announced visiting restrictions. During the ‘delay’ phase, social distancing tactics … Read more
Monday 16th March, 2020 The Department of Health and Public Health England issued the latest guidance late afternoon Friday 13th 2020 on the management of the Coronavirus Covid-19 for Care Homes. At Oakwood House we are committed to ensuring that we keep our residents and staff as safe as possible, and as a preventative measure … Read more
Arts and Crafts – Friday 21st February, 2020 Abby from Creative Mojo visited us on Friday 21st February, a good day was had by all. Some of our Residents got very creative as you can see, we are looking forward to her next visit in March. Valentine’s Lunch – Friday 14th February, 2020 Our … Read more
