River View celebrated Carers day with the fabulous team in house last week.

We also recognise the amazing work that our community do for so many people around us. River View Care Centre wanted to thank them also with a little gift just to make the coffee break a little bit nicer.

We can’t personally thank you all, but I'm sure all the people that you care for, and more, definitely do.

A very special visitor arrived to conclude our Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the shape of our Lifestyle Coordinator - Queen Raj!

We would like to congratulate our Hospitality Manager, Dammi, for being nominated for the 'Hospitality Hero Award'.

Dammi has worked at River View since Maria Mallaband took over the home in 2017.

Many of you will recognise her and see her around the home and know that she has contributed to the many events in the home along with her daily duties. Dammi has worked in the care sector for over 20 years and has introduced this line of work to her family also.

Dammi will represent The River View Care Home at an Awards Dinner in July, along with the other 3 finalists.

What a way to start our day!.  Gentle stretches and core strength exercises with Melanie who is brilliant at motivating and encouraging participation. Yoga balls are proving very popular in these sessions which sees the numbers increasing week on week. A fantastic way to boost energy, increase stability and balance and a great way to work up that appetite for lunch!.

Another cracking afternoon when much fun was had with a spot of outdoor bowls!.  'Just Bowl' is an innovative and exciting activity that encourages individuals of all ages, particularly those over 60 to get active.  Recent pilots that took place across several care homes showed that residents who participated in the programme felt the physical and mental benefits whilst improving their sense of well-being.   We had a fantastic amount of fun, friendly competition and of course ice lollies to keep us cool!.

We wanted to thank our amazing local fire crew for their support and hard work so we organised them a hamper for their tea room which we hope that they all really enjoy.

We really enjoy celebrating our amazing team at Chestnut Court and this month we had a joint winner.  We wanted to highlight the amazing work that the lifestyle team do at the home organising events, games, activities and spending time with the people who live with us.  Well Done Ladies!

We are all grateful to our dear carers working in Amber Court. But this day we took part to celebrate their hard work and care that they put to our residents. We created a mini party for them and gave them treats they deserved. Flowers, chocolates, cards and presents was given by our residents saying “Thank you” to them. Thank you for courageously continuing to care for our residents. For putting others before yourselves, for showing us what dedication and compassion look like. You are special people and you are all appreciated! May God bless you and keep you safe!

Julie and Karen, the Lifestyle team at Belmont House were awarded the Regional Hero Award for June 2022. Julie and Karen go above and beyond to ensure residents at Belmont House live happy and enriched lives and they have transformed the lifestyle offering within the home. They were very happy and touched to receive this recognition and it is very well deserved indeed. Congratulations!!