Cherry Trees Awarded Centre of Activity Excellence

The first home in South Yorkshire to gain the Centre of Activity Excellence accolade this month is Cherry Trees Care Home in Rotherham. Lisa Webster and Lisa Glynn, Activity Coordinators, were praised for their team approach to delivering a vibrant plan of activities in the home that sees high numbers of residents participating on a regular basis. Home Manager Sharron Whaley said, “We’re delighted that the activities team has been recognised for the work they do. This is a bustling home, with many characters, who are always keen to get involved. We regularly have over twenty residents taking part in an activity, and it is a core part of home life that brings many different functions from the home to work together. Armchair aerobics and quizzes are always lively events.” Tracey Tomlinson, Director of Customer Experience at Orchard Care Homes, highlights the importance of activities in the homes and the company's committment to providing these to the highest quality. “Cherry Trees is an excellent example of a home and its staff working well together, led by vibrant Activity Coordinators and the wider team’s enthusiasm for their residents. This new award is a way for the company to give back to our employees, to share their good news and to give them credit for the work that they do. We hope that they will learn from and inspire each other.” To achieve the accolade of Centre of Activity Excellence, each home must achieve certain criteria, this includes: meaningful activities are delivered within the home and they are person centred, all activity recording is up to date, activity information boards are maintained, and the activity coordinator is managing a defined monthly budget.