Residents and staff at the Hickathrift House care home in Marshland St James, in Wisbech celebrated National Carers’ Week.
Residents wanted to thank all the "wonderful staff at the home, whose hard work and dedication makes a real difference to their lives".
Carers’ Week, June 10-16, is an annual event to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges carers face, and recognising the contribution they make to our residents, families and communities throughout the UK.
The theme for Carers’ Week this year was ‘Putting Carers on the Map' - to shine a light on all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to care for vulnerable people in our communities.
Staff were treated to a 'Thank You Event' which included refreshments and speeches from general manager, Paula Colman.
Head of activities, Kat Colangelo, had put together a spread of pastries for everyone to enjoy.
Before the event, residents, their loved ones and other staff members created a gratitude tree full of memories and thank-you notes that carers read out at the event. Residents also gave thanks by giving handmade cards and raising a glass to the carers as a thank you for all they do.
Paula Colman said: “It is so wonderful to be able to celebrate Carers’ Week and thank our spectacular carers with an afternoon celebration in our cafe.
"We have an incredible team at Hickathrift House and I feel it is very important to share our appreciation for all they do. Everyone has had such a fantastic day.”
Barrie Bushnell, the resident ambassador at Hickathrift House, added: "We’ve all had such a lovely time, it is a joy to be able to thank our wonderful carers for all that they do. They really are heaven-sent.”
On June 27, Hickathrift House Care Home is hosting a Carer’s Cafe from 10.30am - 12pm. The event is for local carers to visit and discuss care and life enrichment for their loved ones with the specialist team at Hickathrift House.
Students from Marshland St James VC Primary School and the nursery, will be singing several songs as an additional treat for all those who attend.
Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
Hickathrift House Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers.
Hickathrift House Care Home provides residential care, dementia care and respite care.
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