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.

Residents at Wellesley Road have been making the most of the sunny weather, enjoying meals and refreshments on the lovely shaded patio. Dining outdoors, surrounded by colourful flowers and shrubs, makes every meal feel a little more special.

It’s been eyes down for Bingo too, with residents enjoying plenty of fun, laughter and social time together.

Supporting spiritual wellbeing is an important part of life at Wellesley Road. Residents warmly welcome Father Andrew from St Martin’s Church of England for visits and worship, and those who wish to attend services are supported to visit both St Martin’s Church and St Dominic’s Catholic Church for Mass and other services.

Being part of the local community is also important to us. Residents regularly enjoy a change of scenery with visits to the Wednesday Lunch Club at Queens Crescent Community Centre, where a warm welcome and good company are always guaranteed.

From relaxing in the garden to spending time with friends, faith communities and neighbours, there is always something to enjoy at Wellesley Road.

Residents at Wellesley Rd enjoyed a Carnival atmosphere during Seated Exercises with Gladys from Seethrough Theatre.

A feel good time for sure.

A great morning celebrating Abba with all the residents and staff singing and dancing!

Residents enjoy being crafty from time to time..!

The Seethrough Theatre company joined Residents along with local schools to create some lovely collages this week.

For National Year of Reading, Residents at Wellesley Rd have been enjoying quiet time reading aloud poetry and extracts from Classic books.

Residents appreciate the support from a reading outreach charity.

Life at Wellesley Road is all about connection, comfort and enjoying the little things. Residents love getting out into the community for a change of scenery, with the wonderful Queens Crescent Community Centre always offering such a warm welcome. There’s also plenty of time to relax and enjoy favourite hobbies and interests, whether that’s crocheting, sharing a cuppa and a chat, or simply enjoying some quiet time. Movement plays such an important role in wellbeing too, and residents have great fun taking part in exercise and dance sessions where there are always plenty of smiles and feel good vibes!

Residents at Wellesley Road enjoyed afternoon tea and cake while sharing fond VE Day memories and paying tribute to those who served. 

They also had a fantastic time at the Akademi South Asian dance and exercise session, wellbeing promoted all round! 

Betty from Wellesley Rd (in Red) was supported to create a Farewell Card to Jo our wonderful Nurse.

Residents and Staff send our Best Wishes to Jo as a new Chapter opens.

Residents at Wellesley Road were treated to a fun and exciting surprise when Batman made an unexpected appearance to help celebrate International Superhero Day!

There was plenty of laughter all round as residents joined in singing the iconic Batman theme tune, creating a joyful and memorable morning for everyone involved.

Residents at Wellesley Road enjoyed an artistic time with Seethrough Theatre Members.

We’ve had such a lovely few days at Wellesley Road Care Home.

We kicked things off with a special birthday lunch out in the community for one of our residents – a wonderful way to celebrate.

Residents from Wellesley Road and Maitland Park also enjoyed a fantastic afternoon celebrating St George’s Day early, joined by the amazing Pearly Kings from Finsbury Park. There was plenty of laughter, singing, and reminiscing as everyone took a trip down memory lane.

Residents also stayed active with a fun morning of exercise led by Hassan, and made the most of the beautiful weather with lunch and a glass of wine in the garden.

Father Andrew from St Martin’s Church Gospel Oak is always warmly welcomed at Wellesley Rd, where Residents enjoy worship and spiritual wellbeing. 

Residents also love venturing out to local shops with support from our team, a refreshing change of scenery and a touch of everyday normality. 

We celebrate different cultures and traditions too! Recently, Residents had a blast exploring Brazilian instruments during a music session with Seethrough Theatre. 

People of all faiths are always welcome at Wellesley Rd. We are delighted to host the Belsize Square Synagogue annually as part of their community outreach. 

There’s always something to chat about here! Residents are encouraged to gather for a cup of tea and a friendly conversation whenever they wish. 

Wellesley Road residents are lucky to share a wonderful long-standing friendship with University College School.
Through regular visits and thoughtful letters, the boys and residents stay connected, creating a truly special intergenerational bond that brings joy to everyone involved.

Residents also enjoyed a fantastic day out visiting Westminster Cathedral, taking in its stunning architecture and beautiful interiors, an experience to remember.

Back at home, there’s never a dull moment! With Seethrough Theatre Activities, residents get involved in music, dance, and arts & crafts, supporting wellbeing while having lots of fun!

Residents enjoyed a wonderful visit from Akademi South Asian Dance and Movement, promoting wellbeing through music and movement.

We were also delighted to welcome Holloway Road Church Choir, who shared songs, prayers and spent time meeting and chatting with everyone.

Our residents also love getting creative, making beautiful displays around the home for everyone to enjoy.

Residents enjoyed a wonderful Easter Sunday with a delicious roast dinner, followed by some sweet treats and Easter eggs 🐣🍽️

A day full of smiles and festive cheer!

Residents have been enjoying a wonderful week filled with special moments and meaningful celebrations.

We started with a lovely morning singing along to the timeless songs of Bob Marley, bringing smiles and great energy to everyone. On Good Friday, residents came together in the activity room to enjoy a traditional fish and chip lunch with all the trimmings, always a favourite!

Kathleen had a truly special morning being pampered with her hair and makeup, leaving her feeling happy, confident, and absolutely radiant.

We also shared a heartfelt goodbye on Wednesday 1st April, as residents and staff wished Christine all the very best as she moved to a new home closer to her family. She will be very much missed by everyone here at Wellesley Road!

Wellesley Road Activities appreciate the support of Julia, on the left, Founder of Seethrough Theatre, and Hannah from Acland Burghley School. Both organisations support intergenerational partnership and cultural appreciation at Wellesley Road.

A week full of great company and memorable moments.

Residents enjoyed a wonderful day out at Kew Gardens, taking in the beauty of the surroundings and spending quality time together.

We also had a fantastic arts and crafts session with the See Through Theatre, sparking creativity and fun for everyone involved.

St Patrick’s Day was celebrated with a lovely afternoon out for lunch, full of great food and cheerful company.

And of course, our regular exercise sessions with Ginny kept everyone active, engaged, and feeling their best.

At Wellesley Road, Kenny is loving his new Liverpool football top. We also had a wonderful morning with Fola from the London Reggae Choir, filling the home with energy and smiles. Residents then enjoyed their Mother’s Day flowers, followed by a fun and lively game of bingo. 

Our residents have been keeping active and creative with a variety of activities this year!

From energising exercise sessions to beautiful arts and crafts, and attending Mass together, there’s always something to engage the mind, body, and spirit.

Residents enjoyed a lively morning filled with gentle exercise and fun ball games.

In the afternoon, they relaxed over a friendly game of dominoes and shared a lovely afternoon tea with staff.

Later in the week, residents, staff, and family members came together for a creative day of arts and crafts, including beautiful flower arranging, a wonderful opportunity for everyone to connect and have fun.

We were delighted to welcome Father Rudolph from St Dominic’s Church, who spent meaningful one-to-one time with our residents.

Everyone also had a wonderful afternoon getting creative during arts and crafts with Julia from See Through Theatre.

To round things off, our staff and residents shared plenty of laughter and friendly competition in a lively dominoes challenge!

Lots of fun celebrating a Monica’s 100th birthday with residents and staff lots of music and fun and special delivery from the king!

Residents also enjoyed a week of going for a nice walk and eating lunch out and a day out to the museum of London with the Queens Crescent Community Centre, lots of old memories came flooding back for everyone.

Residents and activity staff from Wellesley Road Care Home enjoyed a fantastic day out in central London

Residents at Wellesley Road had a fantastic morning celebrating the life and music of Elvis Presley.
Our wonderful activity coordinator, Claire, dressed up as The King himself and put on a show to remember – filling the room with fun, laughter, and plenty of sing-alongs!

Later, residents enjoyed a brilliant day trip to Brighton-on-Sea with the Queens Crescent Community Centre. Sunshine, fish & chips on the seafront, and a stroll along the promenade made it the perfect outing.

Smiles, music, and happy memories all round! 

Patsy had a lovely day out to the local café for lunch, and a walk in the park to celebrate her birthday.

Employees at Wellesley Road and Maitland Park had a lovely time celebrating the in-house Star Awards.

Live music from Mark was enjoyed alongside a buffet and good company.

Residents and the team had a wonderful day at Southend, savouring fish and chips on the seafront, followed by a walk along the promenade with ice creams and hot doughnuts.

Several residents enjoyed celebrating their birthdays with parties and a trip to a local Indian restaurant for lunch.

Residents had a delightful sunny day visiting Hatfield House.

The team and residents also had a great day out on a sightseeing boat trip along the Thames in Greenwich.

The event at Wellesley Road Care Home brought together residents, staff, families, and special guests for a joyful afternoon of celebration, music, and recognition.

It’s been a vibrant and activity-filled week for our residents! From a peaceful morning of flower arranging to indulging in a delicious cheese and cracker tasting for National Cheese Day, there’s been something for everyone to enjoy.

Residents also took time to unwind at a local café, sipping drinks and watching the world go by, while others ventured out to the stunning Kew Gardens for a day surrounded by nature.

Back at home, the warm afternoons were made even sweeter with refreshing fruit kebabs, thoughtfully prepared by staff.

With sunshine, creativity, and good company, the week has been full of joy and connection.

Residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea with lots of singing and talking about the good old days.

It’s been a fun-filled few days for our residents! We kicked things off with a morning trip to Brent Cross, where residents enjoyed browsing for new clothing and treating themselves to a little retail therapy.

Back at home, the sunny weather provided the perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors. Residents soaked up the sunshine with plenty of smiles, laughter, and relaxation in the garden.

To top it all off, one of our residents enjoyed a pampering trip to the hairdressers, returning with a fresh new look and a spring in their step.

This week, our residents got creative during arts and crafts, making aeroplanes with Linda from Camden Health and Wellbeing – a fun and engaging session that everyone enjoyed.

We also had a lively afternoon of music and movement, filled with smiles, singing, and gentle exercise.

Lunchtimes were a special highlight, with residents enjoying both preparing their meals and catching up with friends over a shared table.

To mark VE Day, we spent a lovely day singing, dancing, and reminiscing about treasured memories. It was a heart-warming celebration filled with joy, pride, and community spirit.

Residents enjoyed a morning of singing and dancing celebrating International Dance Day at Wellesley Road! 🎷

Residents enjoyed a delightful Easter filled with a variety of fun activities, including an exciting Easter egg hunt.

Frederick and Alex had a lovely afternoon out, enjoying lunch together at Blackfriars Hall. 

A group of residents took a scenic bus tour around London, with a relaxing stop by the River Thames for hot drinks and snacks before returning to Wellesley Road. 

We were thrilled to welcome Albert’s band from the Royal Albert Hall, who provided fantastic entertainment for everyone at Wellesley Road. 

An afternoon of music and singing with Jessica brought joy to all as we celebrated St George’s Day together. 

Residents also participated in a French-speaking class, engaging in fun language learning and conversation.

Residents at Wellesley Rd enjoyed a morning of planting sunflowers for gardening week and a lovely visit from the third age project drama group this week!

Birthday celebrations at Wellesley Rd, Resident Elizabeth had a lovely day out in the sunshine and a lovely birthday lunch.

Happy Birthday Elizabeth!

Patrick had a wonderful time out for his 87th birthday, enjoying a meal at a Greek restaurant with another resident. There was an abundance of food, smiles, and laughter.

The residents also celebrated Greek International Day, sampling delicious Greek snacks.

We also has a delightful afternoon filled with games, conversations, origami, laughter, and piano playing.

Residents at Wellesley Road care home had a fun day celebrating St Patricks day with family and staff

A Busy Time at Wellesley Road!

Patrick had a wonderful time visiting the National Portrait Gallery and exploring Trafalgar Square.

Jennie and Rupert had a productive meeting with teachers from University College School Hampstead and are excited to collaborate with them in the future.

Residents and staff enjoyed a delightful afternoon at Acland Burley School, where they were treated to afternoon tea, complete with sandwiches and cake. The residents had the chance to chat with Year 8 students, who kindly served them.

On Wednesday, residents, staff, and family members were thrilled to receive a visit from TikTok star DJAG. The residents joined in the fun, singing and dancing alongside the TikTok celebrity, creating a day filled with smiles and laughter.

Staff and residents had a wonderful afternoon celebrating Ghana's Independence Day, enjoying traditional food and music.

The Star Awards table is now open for nominations.

Residents of Wellesley Road were deeply touched to receive handcrafted spring cards from University College Primary School for Boys. The thoughtful cards brought smiles to their faces.

Our Wales-born residents had a wonderful day celebrating St David's Day. Everyone enjoyed a traditional Welsh lunch, followed by plenty of Welsh singing.

On Tuesday, staff and residents delighted in a variety of filled pancakes, all enjoyed with a lovely cup of tea.

The residents at Wellesley Road have been keeping busy lately with some heartwarming activities! We enjoyed a delightful afternoon filled with nostalgic memories and laughter.

A lovely walk followed by a delicious lunch was the perfect way to spend the day together.

For Valentine's Day, both staff and residents were thrilled to receive beautiful red roses, spreading joy and love throughout. One resident's special wish was to spend the afternoon with her husband, enjoying a meal together – and what better day to make that happen than Valentine’s Day?

Her room was thoughtfully decorated with festive Valentine’s balloons, complete with a table and chairs for their one-on-one time. It was truly a day to remember!

Last week, residents at Wellesley Road enjoyed a peaceful time reading in small groups.

This week, we had a creative session using wool and cardboard cut-outs of the residents' initials, which was great fun for everyone.

The week also saw our residents celebrate Burns Night, with a delicious Scottish meal served at both Wellesley Road and Queens Crescent Community Centre.

Patricia had an amazing time today at a Greek restaurant! As part of our wishing tree program, she got to enjoy a delicious Greek meal, listen to lively Greek music, and even experience the fun tradition of plate smashing.

Elizabeth had a heartwarming visit to our local church, St. Dominic’s Priory, which brought her great joy and peace.

Christine celebrated her birthday surrounded by family and friends, enjoying an afternoon filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

Sir Michael Palin has paid another visit to Wellesley Road and joined in with their Christmas Party

 

There has been lots going on at Wellesley Road care home so far this December

 

Residents enjoyed a morning of preparing t-shirts for Christmas Jumper Day.

Residents have been busy recently...

We enjoyed a afternoon of shopping and afternoon tea,

Betty enjoyed a lovely morning shopping in the west end,

Residents had a full weekend celebrating St Andrews Day and Barbados Day with traditional meals music and dancing.

Residents enjoyed an afternoon of Bollywood dancers, we all had great fun.

We all joined together to rememeber the people we have lost.

Belsize Square Synagogue community choir cam to entertain us, and Eileen enjoyed an afternoon of arts and crafts with the see through theatre.

Residents enjoyed an afternoon of music, bubbles, bright lights, and hot chocolates in the garden for Guy Fawkes night with staff and friends.

We also enjoyed adding there wishes to our wishing tree.

Residents at Wellesley Road have been busy recently!

Betty had a cuddle with Poppy the dog whilst waiting to get her hair cut on a visit to the hairdressers.

Halloween celebrations have also took place, residents enjoyed some pumpkin carving.

Betty made a beautiful poster and we took a trip to Zippos circus with residents, staff, and family members.

Residents at Wellesley Road had fun meeting animals and staff at Kentish town city farm, we also enjoyed an afternoon of music, dance, and exercise with Julia from See-through Theatre.

To recognise Breast Cancer Awareness month, staff and residents had a great day wearing pink and decorating cakes.

Residents then enjoyed an afternoon of tea cakes and singing!

Elizabeth enjoyed a morning of getting her nails and hair done. 

Whilst other residents had fun dancing and singing in the units with staff!

The has been so much going on lately for the residents.

This is what residents at Wellesley Road have been up to recently....

We have enjoyed a morning of art and sight seeing at The National Portrait Gallery and Trafalgar square.

Designing and making puppets,

Bank holiday with popular songs by George,

A sunny day out to Hams House and surrounding gardens in Richmond with queen's crescent community centre.

An afternoon in the garden enjoying cold drinks and music,

An afternoon of samba music and dancing,

And finally an afternoon of giving our advice to the youth of today!

Residents have been busy at Wellesley Road!

We have enjoyed an afternoon of summer hits and mocktails, a sing a long around the piano with Esther and time in the garden listening to music chatting and picking fresh lavender.

Deputy manager and staff got involved with cooking and serving to residents for Jamaican independence day before we all enjoyed live music from the steel band.

Some of our residents have celebrated their birthday with live music from Ciro accompanied by snacks birthday cake and fizzy pop!

Finally, residents enjoyed a lovely trip down memory lane with Museum Of Brands Outreach Team.

Wellesley Rd Care Home enjoyed a fantastic day of celebrations with their Long Service Awards and Regional Awards Nominations!
 
We started with the Long Service Awards and then moved on to the Regional Award Nominations with refreshments and a wonderful buffet and cake made onsite.
 
Employees were presented with gifts and certificates by Shaw heathcare CEO Russell Brown, CFO Gareth Morgan, Regional Operations Director Martin Vanhinsbergh, Operations Manager Kim Harris, Mayor Samata Khatoon and our very special guest Sir Michael Palin.
 
We enjoyed the lovely songs of Jessica De Giudici who entertained us as the afternoon played out.

Last week we had a lovely visit from a local secondary school.

Pupils joined in with talking, playing quizzes, colouring in, playing dominos, and we finished off with a dance off with the residents.

Fun all round!

Residents also enjoyed a fun day of celebrating Independence Day with hot dogs and chips followed by music and sing along.

Helena enjoying puzzle time with Val our volunteer!

John also enjoyed celebrating his 86th birthday with cards and gifts.

On Tuesday staff and residents enjoyed a great morning at London Zoo!

The sun was shining and we enjoyed a lovely picnic.

On Wednesday residents visited Acland Burgley school to watch their performance of the Lion King.

The residents clapped there hands and smiled throughout the performance.

Hatija also enjoyed a dance with Jean Claude!

Residents enjoyed cuddles with Sausage The Therapeutic Dog.

Residents also celebrated D-Day with a sing along accompanied with tea, coffee, and scones with cream and jam.

It was a fun afternoon!

Lots happening at Wellesley Rd this week!

Geraldine enjoying Samba music with Val, Pamela and Anne admiring there creations during the flower arranging.

Residents having fun with jigsaws & local nursery children were keen to show off their Art Work during their visit to Wellesley Road!

Residents at Wellesley Road Care Home marked the 80th D-Day anniversary

A resident loves attending the varied activities at Wellesley Road and so during the Arts and Crafts workshop, they created a thank you collage to staff.

Many thanks to Linda, an art teacher from Camden Adult Community Learning for all her support.

We also welcomed Museum of Brands, Cyril and Flo, who supported residents with trips down memory lane – remembering days gone by.

Wellesley Road had a lovely visit this morning from sausage the therapy dog from Therapaws.

Residents enjoyed giving sausage treats and cuddles!

Our Easter social on Saturday 30th March.

Residents enjoyed tea and cake afternoon with families and friends and lots of Easter eggs! Everyone had a great time.

Our residents visited Shaw theatre on Saturday 3rd February to see The Beatles Reborn. We all had a fab time.

Residents were delighted to welcome Sir Michael Palin to Wellesley Road on 18th January for an afternoon of socialising, tea, cake and celebrating Frank’s 102nd birthday.

Residents getting into the Christmas spirit! We got crafty and made some snowmen.

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to Murphy's contractor for the TV donated today to Nairobi Unit's residents.

Wonderful day today in Camden as we officially welcomed Alejandro as Service Manager. We also took the opportunity to celebrate some long serving employees. 

Camden Mayor joined in the celebrations along with employees who were not on shift to work.

Eight members of the team were recognised as Wellesley Service Champions - they were thrilled!

We also celebrated three very brave employees who witnessed a stabbing and assisted whilst waiting for the paramedics. They showed wonderful bravery and kindness.

Well done to the whole team, what a wonderful day.

Sheila and Helena having lunch in the local community, lovely summer outing.

Well done to Janay who is our Employee of the month! Always smiling and caring, congrats from the whole team.

We also had a really kind Waitrose donation for our residents with a lovely thank you card.

As the summer brings the hot temperatures, Wellesley Road residents have their spa ready! 

Residents are delighted with their painted nails. We all love a bit of pampering!

Mother Carol from St Martin's Church in Gospel Oak visited residents, a spiritual time for all.

Betty and other Residents from Wellesley Rd Care Home in Camden took their hats off for Ben's nostalgic trip of 60s and 70s hits.

Betty and other Residents from Wellesley Rd Care Home in Camden so appreciate the musical entertainment provided from time to time.

Residents were transported to the 60s and 70s with a fabulous singalong from Ben. What more could we ask for: It was a Friday, the sun was shining and the weekend was just around the corner. Wellbeing promoted for sure!

 

Employee of the month goes to...Vida! Nominated by colleagues because of her kind approach to residents and colleagues, for her hard working and long service with Shaw.
Thanks.

Wellesley Rd Care Home Residents in Camden bid farewell to Reverend Natasha Beckles from St Martin's Church Gospel Oak.

Residents enjoyed a rousing Singalong with Peter on Bank Holiday Monday. An uplifting afternoon bringing back memories!

Well done to Adetobi who received Employee of the Month! 

Wellesley Road were super grateful to receive a gift from Morrisons Chalk Farm in Camden. Residents and Staff appreciate how partnering with community organisations can reap dividends. Thanks again Morrisons.

Residents concluded the Coronation weekend with a singalong and afternoon tea with Chirag singing all the well known tunes...a marvellous time and full of fun! We wished The King and Queen a Happy reign.

Nurse Jezzel attended the Society of Tissue Viability conference where she acquired new knowledge and skills to treat skin and wound challenges. Thank you Jezz and welcome back.

Our hairdresser making Bryan the star of the day!

Residents at Wellesley Road Care Home in Camden have been putting their creative skills to good use once again! Thank you Linda from Camden Adult Community Learning. A lovely banner has been made as a tribute to the New King. We are looking forward to the pomp and circumstance of the celebrations.

Cathy & Claudia promoted wellbeing with their May Day Show at Wellesley Road! A feel good atmosphere for sure. All of the residents loved it!

Wellesley Road care home residents created crowns in arts and crafts with Linda from Camden Adult Community Learning. The Coronation is promoting creativity as well as contributing to lovely reminiscence conversations.

Nurse Amyner and TL Abena, have recently graduated as Eye envoys of Wellesley Road care Home. By doing this, they can provide basic ophthalmic knowledge to care home staff and Improve community care for ophthalmic patients. Well done both!

Residents at Wellesley Road Care Home produced snowy landscapes during Camden Art and Crafts with Linda. A relaxing and sociable time. 

Wellesley Road Care Home residents showed off their creativity in art and crafts with Linda from Camden Health & Wellbeing. Great pieces of work from everyone involved.  

Wellesley Road care home residents were delighted to receive Christmas cards from local North London schools taking part in the Cards of Care Project designed to reach out personally to care home residents. The cards brought a smile to lots of faces and illustrated how intergenerational contact can promote positive wellbeing.

Wellesley Road Residents have been busy recently! We have welcomed Belsize Square Synagogue Choir for the annual Get together with us all. A lovely time was had, singing all the songs we know and love and it promoted wellbeing for sure. We also welcomed Catherine from The Royal Collections Trust; We enjoyed a talk on Japanese culture and looked at interesting exhibits. A lovely way to spend the afternoon. Finally we created a festive themed banner, proudly displayed in the Activity Room. Many Thanks to Linda from Camden Adult Community Learning - Art and Crafts for all the support and encouragement this year.

Residents have been out and about recently! 

Helena enjoyed a local cafe in the mild November afternoon, a lovely change of scenery! Ruth, Jackie and Peggy visited a local Community Centre for a charity coffee morning, they enjoyed a lovely Saturday morning in the neighbourhood.

Residents at Wellesley Road enjoyed a fun Halloween. We wore outrageous hats and funny masks, we decorated biscuits with icing, we had a singalong and danced to our favourite tunes and finally we tucked into a lovely range of tea and snacks in the afternoon.

Betty from Wellesley Road Care Home in Camden supported with the Halloween preparations. We are looking forward to the great get together with everyone!

 

Wellesley Road Care Home Residents in Camden were delighted to Singalong with Esther, all the tunes they know and love.

A carnival atmosphere at Wellesley Road Care Home in Camden. We enjoyed music, dance and exercises with Gladys and Frances.

Residents had a lot of fun during a musical performance from Chirag. A wonderful kickstart to the weekend!

Lynn, from Wellesley Road Care Home is delighted with her new look, courtesy of Goddess Salon in North London. Afterwards Lynn and staff enjoyed a stroll around the neighbourhood in the autumn sunshine. Michael also had a fun afternoon playing games which encouraged relaxation. A good chat and a few laughs contributed to a good time.

Wellesley Road Care Home in Camden welcomed Jane from Akademi/Dancewell, promoting wellbeing through music, seated exercises and dance. A good time had by all!

Residents at Wellesley Rd Care Home in Camden had a fabulous time at their Christmas Party.

Staff at Wellesley Road care home in Camden are getting involved in an initiative which makes it easier for the service to connect with the local community.

A group of local 16 and 17 year olds have been thanked by a Camden care home for supporting residents with dementia as part of the National Citizen Service (NCS).