Samantha Neal
27 January, 2025
News

Horsham care home celebrates its fantastic activities team

Staff and residents at Westlake House care home in Horsham, run by Barchester Healthcare, celebrated National Activity Providers & Professionals Week, which takes place from January 20-24. Residents and staff wanted to thank the wonderful activities team at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of the residents living there.

Rosie out on an adventure with residents at Westlake House.

National Activity Providers & Professionals Week is an annual event to support activity professionals and thank them for all the many different varied activities they provide to residents and patients.  Each and every member of the team at Westlake House care home offer unique, tailored activities and entertainment to the residents every single day. They always go above and beyond their role and for this everyone at the home is truly grateful.

As part of the celebrations, activities staff were treated to an afternoon tea.  Family and friends arrived throughout the afternoon to join in the fun with staff and residents.  

Residents gave thanks to Rosie Duhig Activity Coordinator Lead with a gift of thanks for all she does and the happiness and fun she brings to the home. 

Rosie arranges pet therapy as one of the many activities at Westlake House
Rosie arranges pet therapy as one of the many activities at Westlake House Credit: Barchester

Christine Sullivan, General Manager said: “It is so wonderful to be able to celebrate National Activities Providers & Professionals Week and thank our fantastic activities team for all their hard work by organising something for them for a change. Rosie joined the team as the Activities Coordinator Lead at Westlake House in November and has been a huge hit with the residents. Rosie is truly amazing and her bubbly personality and Infectious smile is loved by all at Westlake House.”

Rosie receives presentation from Chris Sullivan General Manager at Westlake House.
Rosie receives presentation from Chris Sullivan General Manager at Westlake House. Credit: Barchester