Spirits high at Westfield House
Anyone visiting Westfield House will be able to watch the big match with a pint in hand, raise a toast to a special occasion, or simply enjoy a coffee with friends, thanks to the opening of their new on-site pub, the Abbeyfield Arms.
Staff at the house, which is operated by the Abbeyfield Loughborough Society, decided that an old quiet room could be better used as a space that encouraged conversation, given the sociable nature of their residents.
Sports fans are catered for with a darts board, snooker table and TV for showing live events, and there is space for residents to enjoy a meal or drink with their guests away from the hubbub of the dining room.
With games such as dominoes, and even a pub quiz, the Abbeyfield Arms also has the power to take residents back to the days of enjoying a pint with friends – such as Norman, who recalled fondly the time when he ordered a round of drinks not realising someone had snuck a ladies’ earring in his ear, and then received a lot of funny looks from the bar staff and the other punters!
A lick of paint and some new furniture was all that was needed to transform the room, with maintenance staff Paul and Gary putting in the hours. Funding came from the sale of leftover lunches sold to staff and an anonymous benefactor who has donated to the home in the past.
Resident David said that he’s looking forward to catching a game on the TV and playing a round of darts.
Jane added, “It’s lovely to have a change of scenery and be able to have a G&T with my husband, Geoff, while doing a quiz.”
For those who missed the quiet space where the pub now stands, a new sensory area was created elsewhere in the home, ensuring that residents have the best of both worlds at their fingertips.
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Westfield House provides 31 beds and specialises in Dementia care. Our aim is to prove a safe, dignified, and homely environment which promotes well-being in our residents.
We follow the principles of person-centred care, seeing each resident as an individual with unique qualities, interests, preferences, and needs rather than simply focussing on their illness or abilities that they may have lost.