Lancashire celebrates Care Home Open Week

This national campaign runs from Monday 27 June to Sunday 3 July and is being supported by Lancashire County Council, which is running a range of activities at its homes.

There will be a musical extravaganza, including everything from sensational singing at Dolphinlee in Lancaster and Karaoke at Lady Elsie Finney House in Preston, to a special performance at Bowgreave Rise, Garstang by children from the Little Duckling Nursery.

Other activities include a cheese and wine afternoon at Woodlands, Clayton-le-Moors, family bingo at Favordale in Colne and a fun day at Milbanke in Kirkham.

Care Home Open Week aims to connect communities with their local care home by encouraging people to join in with activities throughout the week.

As well as showcasing the services on offer, the campaign also promotes career opportunities in the care sector.

County Councillor Graham Gooch, cabinet member for adult social care, said: "Our care homes do a tremendous job delivering social care to people who need support right at the heart of local communities.

"We pass care homes every day on our way to work, college or the shops, but often we don't give much consideration to the people who live and work in them.

"We're running plenty of events for the whole family as a way for people to find out about these homes, the residents who live there and the staff who support them. So come along and join in the fun.

"There are also lots of jobs on offer in our care homes and if a career in care interests you, take a look at the vacancies advertised on our website and social media accounts, or contact your local care home to find out more."

Meadowfield House in Preston is hosting a 1950s tea party for family and friends on Wednesday 30 June.

Victoria Regan, registered manager at the home, said: "Here at Meadowfield we all share a personal commitment to provide outstanding care.

"The Care Home Open Week is an opportunity for us to promote and celebrate the good work we deliver.

"We haven’t been able to celebrate this event for a couple of years due to Covid.

"However, our residents wanted us to host a 1950s themed celebration on 30 June for all to attend, as taking care of people and their families is truly a labour of love."

Care Home Open Week is being run by Championing Social Care. For more information about the campaign, visit the Championing Social Care Website.

For information about working in social care, visit the county council's careers in adult social care webpage.

To view the latest jobs on offer, including posts at care homes, visit the county council's vacancies page.