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DORRINGTON HOUSE (WATTON) TEL: 01953 883882 or E.MAIL: watton@dorringtonhouse.com
NEWS LETTER
Publisher: Linda O’Riordan Volume no. 9 Issue no.1 Date: JANUARY 2018
Cheryl’s Column
Hi Everyone,
Happy New Year to everyone, we hope that
you all had a good festive season and
hopefully were able to join us for some of the
entertainment we had over the month of
December.
Cheryl
JANUARY: Alf B 9th, Joan M 14th, Garth
W 21st,
FEBRUARY: Violet G 10th, Val S 15th,
Denis B 20th.
MARCH : Rose L 7th, Doris M 10th, Joan S
21st.
“Happy Birthday & Very Best Wishes
To You All”
Recent Events in the Home
Extend with Shelley Pictured below Jack with Snowwoman
Shelley and below Iris, Pauline H, Joan S,
Jean E & Pauline S all enjoying Shelley’s
gentle exercise to music Christmas class!
Zoolab
On 11th December we had a visit from
Zoolab, a company whose rangers bring a
selection of animals into the home for our
residents to meet and have a cuddle with.
Pictured above from top left: Ken with a
guinea pig, Eric with a giant beetle, June
with the giant beetle, Terry with a lizard,
Jean with a hedgehog, Jack with a snake and
Eric with a guinea pig. Everyone had a great
time and lots of our residents were very
brave holding the snake and lizard, our
ranger also had brought along a tarantula but
funnily enough nobody wanted him to come
out to play!
Keyworkers From 1st Feb there will be a photo of your
keyworker displayed by the pigeon hole in
your room.
Your key worker will offer you support and
guidance. Should you have any
questions/needs/concerns please do not
hesitate to ask. If your key worker is not on
duty, any member of staff is available to
help.
The key worker is your point of contact
should you have any needs outside of your
day to day care needs.
Shipdham Choir
On 15th December we had a lovely visit from
Shipdham Choir who came and sang carols
for us, this visit was very kindly organised by
Colin’s wife Mrs Rant as she also sings in the
choir. Everyone had a lovely time and joined
in with all of the carols they knew.
Mini Donkeys
Pictured above with the 2 donkeys who
visited us on 21st December, Beryl, Jean and
Celia, everyone absolutely loved the visit
from the donkeys and they even went to visit
those people who are unable to come into the
main lounges, everyone thought they were
great!
Jenny & Rufus
Rufus our Pets As Therapy dog and his
owner Jenny come and visit everyone every
Thursday and everyone absolutely adores
him and makes a huge fuss of him when he is
here (which he loves), as you can see Rufus
made a special effort for his Christmas visits
and wore a variety of Christmas outfits!
Everyone thought he looked super! Rufus &
Jenny pictured above with Pauline &
Dorothy.
Hope Choir
On 6th December we were lucky to have
HOPE Choir come along and sing Christmas
carols and songs for us all in the main
lounge, it really put everyone into the
Christmas mood and we finished the visit off
by enjoying mince pies and cream with a
nice cup of tea.
Personal Belongings Just a little reminder to make sure that all of
your relatives clothing, shoes, slippers are
marked with their name, this also includes
wallets and handbags, teeth, hearing aids and
glasses too as these are the type of thing that
go missing and it is much easier to return
things to the right people if they are marked
with their name. Also just a reminder that we
cannot be held responsible for items of value
or worse still sentimental value going
missing. If something is especially dear to
you please take it home and keep it where it
will stay safe.
NHS Cutbacks As the NHS will no longer be prescribing
creams for people who do not have a
dermatological condition, if your relative
currently uses emollients or moisturizers,
they may have to buy this for themselves
over the counter from the pharmacy. Also if
prescribed a PRN (Pro Re Nata – as the
occasion arises or when necessary)
medication like paracetamols/lactiloses/fibre
gels etc these too will be affected by the NHS
cutbacks. If the GP stops prescribing
something like this for your relative we will
let you know.
We have great pleasure in welcoming our
new members of staff: Aimee & Shaun.
We hope you all enjoy working with us here
at Dorrington House Homes ☺
Employee of the Month
OCTOBER 2017 – Alex D - Several
compliments have been received from
families saying what a very nice person Alex
is, he always has time for everyone, he is
patient, kind & an asset to the home. Alex is
hardworking, cheerful & uses his initiative,
an excellent example of a carer, he makes a
positive influence on the home, residents &
staff. NOVEMBER 2017 –-Kim H – Nominated
by residents family – Kim is always on hand
to help with residents and their families if
healthcare assistants are busy, always enjoy
the meals she cooks too!
DECEMBER 2017 ––Lauren S - nominated
by residents family - In the last month on my
visits I have noticed that Lauren is a friendly
and caring pleasant person. She will always
find time to talk to or comfort residents. I
know this is her job, but it gives me comfort
to know that my husband has a good carer.
Well Done & Congratulations To You All!
Residents and relatives can nominate staff
and forms are available in reception or ask in
the office if you would like to complete one.
Dates For Your Diary
05.02.18 – Extend with Shelley at
1.30pm join us in the main lounge for some
gentle exercise to music
13.02.18 – Shrove Tuesday – Pancake Day
& we will be having pancakes for
pudding today!
14.02.18 – Valentine’s Day Today we
are holding a dress up day with a Love theme
to raise funds for Friends of the home, wear
something love themed or red!
15.02.18 – Holy Communion Service
join Rev Gerry and her Church
helpers in the salon from 10.45am for church
service and to receive the Holy Blessing.
16.02.18 – Residents & Relatives Forum
come and have a chat or if you
cannot attend but there is something you
would like to raise at the forum please come
and let me know and I will add it to the
agenda.
19.02.18 – Entertainment from Frank Taylor
come and join us in the main lounge
from 2pm for some singing and fun.
Tuesday’s every week – Tina the
Hairdresser
2nd Thursday of every month
Residents & Relatives Forum.
1st Monday of every month Extend
with Shelley.
Every Thursday visit from Rufus
our P.A.T. dog and his owner Jenny.
Any further dates for entertainment will be
advertised on the noticeboard’s throughout
the home so keep your eye on them and you
are always very welcome to join us for all
activities.