Attended
In Lounges: Mae, George, Sheena, Ada, Nancy, Jenny, Ella, Sarah R, Sarah C, Peter, Rona, Jan & Bill N.
Other residents in their rooms were also asked for their comments.
Chair
Billy Cater
Agenda
Covid 19
Entertainment
Meals
Housekeeping & Environment
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Covid 19
Billy summarised the ongoing Covid-19 situation, informing everyone that nearly all our residents and staff had now had the second part of the vaccine. This was an important step in keeping us all safe, Mae added that she felt well looked after. Another benefit to the majority now having had their vaccine was that indoor visits had been able to resume. Ada and Nancy agreed how lovely it had been to see their ‘girls’. Jenny added that she felt she now saw more of her family than ever, between window visits and ‘talking on the computer thing!’ (FaceTime)
Marion S had made the comment that she felt she had been kept well in contact with her family.
Entertainment
Billy explained that Covid-19 had also affected the type and variety of activities and entertainments that we could offer as no external entertainers or groups could visit. Rona commented that she missed seeing and chatting to the school children. Both Marion and Margo had enquired about the hairdresser being allowed to resume, Billy had informed them that it would hopefully be very soon but in the meantime the care staff were trying their best. Mae said that she didn’t think her hair had ever been as long but thanked the carers for helping to keep it tidy.
George enquired about being able to get out and about in the minibus, sadly Billy did not think this would happen very soon but would keep everyone informed.
Ada, Sheena & Jean had all enjoyed taking part in the various craft-based activities. The most recent of these was decorating Easter bonnets.
Billy asked the residents if anyone had any suggestions for future activities. Helen had asked about The Grand National, so Billy agreed to organise a sweep along with some treats to make the viewing experience even more fun.
John asked about his favourite treat – a fish supper night. Billy said he would check the resident’s funds. Bill N, a new admission, enquired about the use of a garden now that he was out of isolation. Billy said that the home had a large garden and he’d be happy to show Bill around it.
Meals
Our residents are generally very happy with the mealtime experience and the choice of food we provide. Mae said she thought everything was lovely while Jenny and Marion both said they enjoyed the homemade soups. Ada asked if she could have a toastie every now and then and Nancy said she enjoyed a jacket potato for a wee change.
Billy explained that as restrictions were gradually being lifted, we would be able to make better use of the dining rooms once again. Rona was looking forward to this and the chance for a blether!
Billy reminded all the residents to ask staff if they ever had any special requests for meals.
Housekeeping & Environment
Sarah asked what all the things that had appeared on the walls throughout this time were for. Billy explained that they were PPE stations, to supply staff with the equipment that they were currently required to wear, such as masks and aprons. Mae said she understood this was all part of keeping everyone safe.
Billy informed everyone that we would soon be starting improvement works to the back courtyard. This would involve, new fencing, new furniture and some new planting. Both Bill N and Ada said how much they were looking forward to being able to sit outside. Billy said he hoped some of our residents would be able/willing to help with the gardening. Nancy and Ada both said they’d like to help.
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No-one had any other issues they wished to discuss so Billy thanked everyone for coming and said to check the notice boards for information, dates of up-coming meetings and entertainment news.
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