Book Club
Calls regularly with all sorts of books and gifts.
Driver
Our own driver is on call to ensure you make any appointments you need to attend or just pop to the shops!
Community Matron
Our community matron visits our home once a week. During this time, she will visit any resident who we have concerns about. Sometimes relatives will raise a medical concern about their loved one and we will pass these onto our community matron. Our community matron usually visits every Tuesday. We are also able to phone the matron during the week if we have any additional concerns.
Doctor Visits
Our duty Doctor visit's the home monthly for a ward round. During this visit, we will discuss any medical concerns we have about our residents'. The doctor then acts on these concerns and provides the correct course of treatment. The doctor will also review medication regularly.
Hairdresser
We have a hairdresser who visits our home regularly to see to our residents' hair needs. The hairdresser is experienced and friendly. Our residents enjoy having their hair done in the comfort of their own home.
Chiropodist
We have a chiropodist visit every 6-8 weeks. This is usually on a Sunday morning.
Day Care
We offer a day care service. Your relative is welcome to join us during the hours of 8:30am-6pm. During this time, they will receive three meals, drinks and snacks. They will also have the opportunity to join in with our activity groups and socialise with our residents.
Respite Care
We offer respite care. This could be from a couple of days, ranging to a couple of months and we can be flexible on dates to suit your needs. Respite care could be essential due to an illness or families going on holiday who want peace of mind knowing their loved one is recieving 24 hour care. During their stay, they will have access to activity groups, home-cooked meals and lots of opportunities to socialise with our residents if they wish.
Activity Mornings
During the week we have activities to enjoy. Examples include: dominoes, quizzes, talk and reminiscence sessions, bingo, gentle exercises, and song. We welcome suggestions from our residents about the kinds of activities they might like to introduce to the life of the home, and try to plan around individuals’ interests and needs. Providing stimulating past times and activities is vital to the improvement of health and wellbeing, and the promotion of independence.
Entertainment
Whenever we can, we like to sample some of the many musical performers the area has to offer. Our lounge has played venue to countless stirring performances -- all the way from Elvis impersonators, to bell ringers and carol parties at Christmas.
Visiting Your Relative
Our residents enjoy spending time with their family and friends and visitors can be sure of a friendly welcome whenever they want to visit. Dogs are welcome, of course!
Special Events
Birthdays are special events at Bearwardcote Hall. Our cook bakes a celebratory cake on the occasion, and family members gather. At Christmas time, there is a visit from Santa, our festive raffle, mince pies and all the trimmings!
