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Saturday, January 28
Outings
by
Zoe
on Sat 28 Jan 2012 09:43 GMT
Now that the
weather has remained fair, we have resumed our outings, last week we took a
leisurely trip over the Bostal then past Shoreham airport and then onto the
seafront at Shoreham. This Friday, as the sun was out we decided to take a trip
along the coast road from Shoreham to Worthing. Everyone had a great time as it
prompted many memories, of days gone by.
Following our meeting with the residents recently we have several more suggestions
about future trips so keep an eye out
for the Valerie Manor Jalopy, and give us a wave!
Friday, January 27
Skittles!
by
Zoe
on Fri 27 Jan 2012 17:01 GMT
We enjoyed
our second visit from the Skittles man, Nick this week. The residents really
liked taking part and a bit of light hearted competition as well.
Congratulation to all those that took part, you’ll be glad to hear we have
already booked Nick up for several more visits over the coming months.
Friday, January 20
Artwork at the Manor by Marmalade
by
Zoe
on Fri 20 Jan 2012 15:43 GMT
 Volunteer Marmalade
has been at it again! She has painted a beautiful large canvas to brighten up
the resident’s and visitor's day and it looks rather stunning between the dining room and
conservatory. Since Marmalade has started to produce these paintings she has
been approached by several people to commission new work and is now enjoying
developing more artwork while at the same time donating some money to charity. What a hidden talent
marmalade has and such a lovely thing to do to help charity as well.
Thursday, January 19
Diploma in Health and Social Care
by
Zoe
on Thu 19 Jan 2012 17:42 GMT
We certainly do have
some talented and enthusiastic staff here at Valerie Manor. Some
staff only started working in Social Care last year when we opened the new wing, but they are now keen to enrol onto a programme to increase their knowledge and develop their skills as a care worker further.
I am sure
that you will agree that this shows dedication and enthusiasm and a love for
what they are doing. Collette, Linda and Paula are all undertaking their
Diploma in Health and Social Care and we would like to wish them all the best
from the staff and residents at Valerie Manor.
We are lucky
to continue to have Grace from Chichester College (Sussex Training) facilitating
the staff within their workplace and would like to thank her for her continued
support.
Monday, January 16
Care Quality Commission Inspection
by
Zoe
on Mon 16 Jan 2012 15:57 GMT
At the end of November we received a planned unannounced visit from the Care Quality Commission for our Review of Compliance, our first since
they began operating in 2009. I wanted to receive the final report prior to informing
everyone and I am delighted with it. Under the standards we are compliant in
all areas and have ‘no recommendations for improvement’. The inspector spent
all morning with us and spoke to several members of staff and residents and
said to one member of staff that he couldn’t believe how far we had come since
we opened our Nursing Wing in March.
The report is now available to view on the new CQC website: click here to view the report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC)
regulates all health and adult social care services in England,
including those provided by the NHS, local authorities, private
companies or voluntary organisations. You can view Valerie Manor's page in the CQC directory by clicking here.
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Happy
New Year everybody !
Regarding
the Activity side of things the Physical options available were...Giant Snakes
and Ladders, Musical Santa Hats, Target Toss, Table Tennis and Exercise from
the your chair.