We have had a variety of entertainers coming to visit us here at Troutbeck, they have been adhering to social distancing and playing to our residents from a safe distance outside the home.



It has been a welcome boost for our residents and lifted everyone spirits including the staff.



We will continue with booking volunteers and now some of our regular entertainers as the summer months mean that we can watch from a safe distance.



The benefits of music have been greatly appreciated by everyone.

Kingfisher Unit has a newly planted colourful patio area for our residents to enjoy thanks to the hard work of Sam Kirby.

Sam who is a Senior Carer on the unit, has been working at River View for the past 4 years and is devoted to his job as a carer for those living with dementia. He can often be seen in the home on his days off volunteering. Residents are delighted with Sam’s handiwork and their newly improved garden area, where they will be able to make the most of the good weather in the months ahead.

The staff at Bowerfield Court would like to thank Royale Curry for the delicious meal that arrived for all staff members last Friday 22nd May.  The staff enjoyed the lovely meal. This curry was courtesy of the new care company which was a gift to the key workers. 

We have received many thank you cards recently with kind words. It is lovely to read the lovely comments thank you very much from all at Troutbeck it is appreciated. Here are a couple of the lovely letters we received in May. 

To all the staff at the Troutbeck, We as a family want to day a big thank  for all you do everyday and never more so than at this time. It is a hard job we know and currently even harder. So our love and best wishes are sent to  each and everyone of you for doing a fantastic job." Family of Resident 

A big thank you to RR agency for their kind thoughts. RR arranged for  an Indian cuisine buffet delivery which was lovely. RR contacted Bowerfield Court and a lunch date was put in the diary for 1pm on Friday 23rd May.   

This was a  fantastic show of appreciation for our dedicated team and thoughtfulness towards our residents. The buffet was enjoyed by both staff and residents. 

Willowdene Care Home on Lizards Lane in Sedgefield have been so grateful for all of the community support we have received over these last few months and were delighted to see our community were still thinking of us.

We received this gorgeous card from Louis Welsh, a 6th Form Student. Thank you so much Louis.

The Queen's birthday may well be a lot quieter than usual but we will still be celebrating in style at Wyndham Hall.

Some of the staff put Royal face masks on to celebrate. 

Thank you to Teesside Family Foundation from the residents of Willowdene Care Home on Lizard Lane in Sedgefield who received this tablet to enable them to keep in touch with relatives even more with video calls during this time.

Such a lovely gesture and very much appreciated.

Willowdene Care Home on Lizards Lane in Sedgefield is so proud of the staff and residents and the way they've handled the current situation and looked after each other. Sarah, our fabulous admin wanted to bring some treats along as a thank you for all that the staff and residents have done to support each other.

Huge thanks to Sarah.