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We recently had the Virtual Dementia Tour Bus (VDT) for a visit at Westfield Park. The VDT helps staff and loved ones to truly understand that by making adjustments to our care we can really start to improve the lives of people living with dementia. In addition to the attendance of staff and resident’s relatives,…
Across all of our homes we have been introducing our new state of the art virtual reality headsets, after a successful trial at Westfield Park. So, it was with great honour that we were able to use the equipment to help one of our residents, Shirley, experience her son's wedding when she became too unwell…
Jack Frost paid us a visit today, so it was only right we gathered a group of residents and went and built snowmen!! Steph, a member of our activities team, said “Myself and Barry made a snow man which we left near the window of the haven unit. Arthur and Margaret helped make the other,…
On the 21st November, we had a lovely visit from our sister home, Magdalen Park. Our residents have not stopped talking about it since and expressed how nice it was to meet and befriend so many like minded people. During their visit, residents were very busy making paper planes which they then used for a…
CQC monitor, inspect and regulate services to make sure they meet fundamental standards of quality and safety. Upon their recent inspection of Lindsey Hall, their report shows the home achieved Outstanding in 3 out of the 5 areas inspected. These were for Caring, Effective And Well Led. Placing us in the top 1% of care homes to have…
On Saturday 11th November 2017 Staff, Residents and their families joined us to commemorate and remember all those who fought so hard to make our future a better place. After our minutes silence we said a prayer and discussed the meaning of the poppy and its history and had several readings and poems from staff…
They did it!!! We would like to say well done to Fil, Kathy & Jo (Children of one of our residents) who spent last Friday running, biking and swimming a combined distance of 112.5km in their own take on a triathlon, raising awareness for Dementia. The fabulous event pushed the siblings to their limits and…
Residents and staff at Lindsey Hall really got into the spirit of Halloween this year. Over the last week biscuits, cakes and crafts were made by the residents who got dressed up along with staff members for a party where Halloween music was played and lots of scary outfits worn. Activities Coordinator Nicola Pennell said:…
We are pleased to announce Magdalen Park won the Best Care Home in East Yorkshire for 2017 Award at the Hull Daily Mail Health Awards at Willerby Manor! The home was represented by a group of staff who went up to receive the award from television presenter Phil Hammond. The evening celebrated the work of individuals, professionals,…
Residents at Magdalen Park have yet again had a busy month. On September 1st residents, family members, friends and staff celebrated Magdalen Park’s 3rd birthday by holding a “day at the movies” themed party . Staff dressed as movie characters and everyone enjoyed a buffet meal followed by some entertainment from Wilf and Chris .…
