Wellesley Road
Care workers in London were recognised for their outstanding commitment at an awards ceremony, hosted at Wellesley Road Care Home in Camden.
The celebration brought together colleagues from Wellesley Road, Gospel Oak Court and Maitland Park Care Home to recognise employees who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and compassion in delivering high-quality care.
Guests included the newly appointed Mayor of Camden, Councillor Patricia Leman, Councillor Lorraine Revah, Councillor Marcus Boyland, Shaw healthcare Chief Financial Officer Gareth Morgan and Operations Director, Martin Vanhinsbergh.
In addition to the regional awards, the event recognised long-serving employees who have reached significant milestone anniversaries, celebrating their dedication and years of service to residents and colleagues. In total an impressive 210 combined years of service was celebrated.
Natasha Leslie, Locality Manager for Shaw healthcare, said: "The celebrations today were a wonderful opportunity to recognise the incredible dedication, kindness and professionalism our colleagues show every day. It was fantastic to celebrate their achievements together and thank them for the difference they make to the lives of the people we support."
The event embraced a vibrant carnival theme, with colourful decorations handmade by residents, creating a festive atmosphere that reflected the creativity and community spirit within the home. Entertainment was provided performer Jean Claude, who kept guests dancing with some classic reggae hits.
Residents enjoyed a morning of singing, dancing and plenty of fun as they celebrated International Rock and Roll Day.
Music filled the room as everyone got up to dance, sing along and enjoy the lively atmosphere together.
On Friday residents enjoyed a visit from the ice-cream trolley! Residents were able to choose from a selection of toppings or fruit.
The ice-creams went down a treat with all residents!
Residents at Wellesley Road have been enjoying a varied programme of activities, bringing people together through community connections, culture, and shared experiences.
The Home was filled with music and feel-good vibes as local community dancers treated everyone to a lively performance, while residents and staff also enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea at Acland Burghley Secondary School, one of our long-standing community partners. These intergenerational visits continue to strengthen relationships between older and younger people, creating meaningful moments for everyone involved.
The spirit of community continued with a visit to a local nursery school, where residents and staff spent time meeting and interacting with the children. Afterwards, everyone relaxed over refreshments at a local café in the Queen's Crescent Market area, making the most of a lovely day out together.
Back at the Home, residents celebrated South American culture during a vibrant afternoon of live music with talented singer and musician Abel, with plenty of singing, dancing, and smiles all round. The recent warm weather has also been made more enjoyable with refreshing slices of watermelon, which have become a firm favourite among both residents and staff.
The fortnightly Men's Group, affectionately known as the Wednesday Fellas, continues to provide an opportunity for male residents to socialise and enjoy shared interests. A recent highlight was coming together to watch the England v Ghana football match, creating an exciting atmosphere and plenty of conversation long after the final whistle.
All the gentleman came and had their Sunday lunch in the activity room with a nice cold beer for Father’s day with music playing, and conversations flowing amongst each other.
Residents have had a packed and exciting week celebrating the World Cup at Wellesley Road, with a fantastic range of themed activities throughout.
From selecting teams in a sweepstake and designing colourful flags and bunting, to baking and decorating cupcakes, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
The celebrations continued with football bingo followed by a lovely afternoon tea, as well as a trip to the local pub for lunch, a drink, and to watch the England game together in great spirits.
To round off the week, we were delighted to welcome two players from the Camden Under-12s football team, who showcased their impressive skills and brought plenty of energy and excitement to the day.
Residents at Wellesley Road enjoyed a lovely Cheese and Crackers afternoon, taking time to relax and show their appreciation for the staff. A beautiful banner was created with support from Linda, our art teacher, with thanks to Linda from Camden Health and Wellbeing for her continued support. Residents always look forward to art and craft sessions, as well as regular wellbeing exercises led by Ginny from Camden Health and Wellbeing, and energising South Asian dance sessions with Akademi.
There was plenty of creativity and joy all round, with Sausage the therapy dog bringing smiles to everyone she met, truly a “paws-itively” perfect visit!
Residents also enjoyed a special visit from Father Rudolph, who offers spiritual support and shares the Catholic faith with those interested. A full and varied social calendar at Wellesley Road, with something for everyone, and a good time had by all.
The Two Marias from Seethrough Theatre spent a wonderful morning at Wellesley Road, bringing residents together for crocheting, conversation and plenty of laughter. Beautiful creations were made, smiles were shared, and everyone enjoyed the opportunity to connect and get creative. We would like to extend our thanks to Seethrough Theatre and Rhyl Primary School for their continued partnership and support.
Our residents also enjoyed a fantastic visit from Rhyl Primary School's Year 5 pupils, who joined us for a lively music-making session using Brazilian instruments. It was a heartwarming experience seeing different generations come together through the joy of music.
There has been plenty of fun around the home recently too, from an ABBA-themed morning full of singing and dancing, to competitive games of bingo and lots of laughter with Goya from Seethrough Theatre. Residents have also been enjoying some well-deserved pampering in our hair salon, leaving everyone feeling refreshed, relaxed and looking fabulous.













































































































