Care home staff touched by show of community spirit
A Horsham care home which has been inundated with pictures, letters and drawings from local children during the coronavirus lockdown this week issued a public ‘thank you.’
Residents and staff of Westlake House, run by Barchester Healthcare, say that the letters of hope and drawings have brought them cheer during the current crisis.
And staff have been so touched by the show of community spirit during the ‘Clap for Carers’ on Thursday evenings that they decided to pay something back.
The team came together on Friday to pay their own thanks with a ‘Clap for Community Spirit.’
Westlake House manager Kate Day said: “We have all really enjoyed receiving every creation through our door and I know our carers are humbled by the clapping on Thursday alongside the messages of thanks that have been pouring in.
“I am very proud of everyone during these times but would have expected nothing less – our residents always remain our priority, in everything we do.
“The health, safety and wellbeing of our residents, patients and staff are always our top priorities.
“We have therefore put in place robust and comprehensive contingency plans to respond to the coronavirus outbreak in the UK.
“Our plans will be kept under regular review and updated as advised by the public health authorities.
“We are playing our part in the wider care sector and supporting the NHS where possible.
“We are currently taking admissions still into our care homes for those that need care in the next four weeks, so please do give your local Barchester care home a call if you are looking for care or need any further help, and please be