Residents and staff from Harper Fields Care Home in Balsall Common were in for a treat with a visit to the local cathedral this week as we were invited to a special dementia friendly songs of praise service.
Residents from the home were accompanied by staff from Harper Fields who made an extra special trip to volunteer on days off to support the residents. We are excited to share the service is scheduled to be broadcasted on BBC’s ‘Songs of Praise’ at 1.15pm on Sunday May 12th during the start of Dementia action week.
One resident commented: “It was the best performance I have seen in years. The music and atmosphere were so moving.” General Manager, Hayley Wilkinson commented: “Our residents and staff had a wonderful time.
“We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at Harper Fields as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one of our favourites.” Harper Fields care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals.
Harper Fields provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for 80 residents from respite care to long term stays. It has built up an excellent reputation within its local community for regularly holding events and activities for its residents and surrounding neighbours.
The next community event will be post WOW refurbishment, on Thursday 30th May 3pm-5pm.