Bulwell care home residents honour carers for National Carers Week
Residents at Hall Park care home in Bulwell celebrated National Carers’ Week by thanking all the staff at the home, whose hard work and dedication make a real difference to the lives of those living in their care.
Carers Week 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 at the Barchester Healthcare-run home was ‘building carer friendly communities’ to improve recognition and support for Britain’s 5.8m unpaid carers.
Carers Week aims to raise awareness of the challenges carers face, acknowledge the vital contribution of carers and encourage them to seek support.
Hall Park residents had fun taking over the home and swapping staff roles in honour of this year’s Carers Week.
From resident ambassador, Marjorie stepping into home manager Jodie Rakhra’s shoes and interviewing her about her role, to resident Lilla tucking Garth into bed (the only way to keep him quiet), there were plenty of laughs and memorable moments throughout the day.
They said: “Being part of the Hall Park community means so much more than making friends – it means becoming part of a family.
“A heartfelt thank you to all the Barchester Healthcare carers for their dedication, compassion, and hard work.
“We would also like to say a big thank you to our family at Hall Park for making our community such a special place.”
Residents also gave thanks by giving handmade cards and handwritten letters to carers with a small gift of thanks for all that they do.
Manager Jodie said: “It is so wonderful to be able to celebrate Carers Week and thank our fantastic carers with a summer party in our garden, and to be able to welcome the community, relatives and friends.
"Everyone has such a brilliant day.”
Marjorie commented: “We’ve all had such a lovely time, it really is a joy to be able to thank our wonderful carers for all that they do.
"They really are heaven sent.”
For more information on Barchester Hall Care Home, contact Jodie Rakhra on 0115 875 870, or email [email protected]