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We are pleased to announce that Yorkare Homes has reached the final round of the Yorkshire and Humberside region of the Great British Care Awards in the “Employer” category. Paul Theaker has also reached the final round for “Best Ancillary Worker”. As handyman at Westfield Park Nursing Home everyone relies on him, working steadily in…
In September, residents and staff joined in the Hedon Scarecrow Walk by making Magdalen Park one of the stops. Judges were greeted by a number of scarecrows – Farmer John at the entrance looking after his pigs and sheep, Rapunzel letting her hair down over the balcony, a carer taking a walk with a resident…
Westfield Park Nursing Home is proud to announce our new “Make a Wish” scheme. This gives residents the opportunity to let us know what they would really like to do, which we will then try and make come true. Our first resident has already had a wish come true. Katie Coates had always enjoyed going…
Residents and staff at Westfield Park, from both the Haven and Nursing units, took part in a sponsored walk in the gardens of Westfield Park in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society on Saturday 19th September. Organised walks were held across the country during September and October to raise funds for the Society. We rounded our walks off with some…
Magdalen Park recently held their first Summer Fayre, and it was a resounding success. The residents really enjoyed the afternoon and they raised £531.27 which will go into the residents fund to help pay for trips out and entertainment in. The Fayre was attended by residents, family members, staff and friends who enjoyed playing summer games…
Dear Families and Friends of Westfield Park, Well summer is coming to an end and the autumnal weather is upon us! Time to dig out the winter clothes. We’ve had a great summer at Westfield Park, harvesting some great produce from our allotment, beans, beetroot and carrots. We have also enjoyed a number of great…
Article below written by the Haven Veterinary Group in Hedon about our recent Prize Pet Show at Magdalen Park. The residents had a great day meeting other members of our community and their pets! Thank you to everyone who helped out. Hedon Care Home’s Canine Celebration Aside from Britain’s worldwide reputations for courage in adversity, prowess…
Staff at Westfield Park decided to have a fundraiser to raise money for Macmillan Nurses, who do a brilliant job supporting a number of our residents. The day was great fun with alot of families and residents getting involved in the games and stalls organised! There was a return from our old activity coordinator, Kevin, who sang some…
Yorkare Homes are proud to announce that Magdalen Park Nursing Home, in Hedon, has collected the Pinders Healthcare Design Award, for best New Build Care Home in the UK for 2015. The team are delighted to have won this prestigious award as it sees the best Care Homes built that year, across the whole of…
A great time was had by all at the recent Westfield Park Easter Fayre. Nearly £600 was raised in total for the residents fund, which is a fantastic effort! This will help fund more trips out and entertainers coming in for our residents. There were a number of games on the day, with Herb winning the competitive residents…
