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A highlight in the social calendar for our Whitgift Care homes is the annual summer garden parties.

Care staff at Whitgift House have been keeping health and active by taking part in a sponsored slim.

A Wilhelmina House resident has reached the age of 107.

What a challenging time we have been through. My teams across Whitgift Care have worked tirelessly over the last 14 months or so and I would like to start by saying how very grateful we all are for the kind and encouraging letters of support we have received during this period. I am sure when we look back on these times and reflect, we will recognise things we might have done differently. However, I would like to reassure you that my team has been working with the best of intentions to keep you safe and well. We have all been affected by the isolation of having to stay at home and not mixing as we would normally. Many activities and normal routines have changed but I am delighted that “lockdown” is now being eased and more usual activities can be resumed - albeit still following the guidance “Hands, Face, Space”. Home Managers have been keeping everyone informed as to when we can open more areas and, for home residents, on the visiting policies which are continually being updated in line with government guidance.

Ann, Activities Organiser at Whitgift House, has gained her NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Activity Provision in Social Care. The course focussed on planning, delivering and evaluating activities, and the benefits of a whole activities programme to spontaneous activities such as having a chat in a corridor or making a cup of tea for a resident.