Meadowhill Care Home in Borehamwood proudly celebrated Westgate Healthcare’s Community Hero Week, shining a spotlight on kindness, connection, and local support. The week-long celebration highlights the importance of community engagement, bringing residents, families, and neighbours together.
Honouring Local Heroes
Residents and staff expressed their appreciation through thank-you cards, storytelling sessions, and heartfelt conversations, with those who make a difference every day.
Residents’ Day Out in Borehamwood
On Wednesday 10th September Meadowhill’s dedicated Activities and Wellbeing Lead Silvia and Westgate’s Group Wellbeing Manager, Lucie took residents out in the local community. The outing was filled with laughter, conversation, and meaningful community connections.
Borehamwood Police Station Support
First stop was the Borehamwood Police Station, where residents met Joe, the local officer responsible for supporting the community. Residents enjoyed chatting with him about his role and how he helps keep Borehamwood safe.
Helping keep the community safe with the Fire Brigade
Next was a visit to the local Fire Station, where firefighter Max explained that his favourite part of the job was meeting people, giving talks, and helping the community stay safe. His passion for helping others truly inspired the residents.
Intergenerational connection with the local primary school
The day continued at Parkside Community School, where staff gave everyone a warm welcome. Residents enjoyed watching children playing outdoors with bean bags and hoops, while music lessons filled the air. The joyful laughter of the children brought smiles to our residents Peggy and Shelia.
Even the journey became part of the adventure. During a short walk, residents picked juicy blackberries from the hedgerows:
“This reminded me of when I used to go out with friends as a teenager. Feeling the sunshine on my face and enjoying the sweet fruits at the end of summer.”
Later Beryl added, “I loved being able to get out. It felt like an adventure was about to happen and you didn’t know what magic was ahead.”
Group Wellbeing Manager Lucie reflected on the day. “These outings promote physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, while also enhancing dignity and independence. In addition to this, we fostered new memories while having fun.”
Why Community Engagement Matters
At Meadowhill Care Home, community engagement has always been more than a one-off event. By building strong links with the local area, the home ensures residents remain connected, valued, and inspired. Initiatives such as Community Hero Week enrich residents’ lives while also strengthening a thriving, compassionate community within the local area.
Personalised Care at Meadowhill Care Home
If you’re exploring care options for a loved one, we invite you to visit Meadowhill Care Home in Borehamwood. Come and see our facilities, meet our team, and discover the personalised support we provide.
📞 Call 0208 183 0417 to arrange your visit today.
📧 Email: meadowhill@westgatehc.co.uk
Meadowhill Care Home is proudly part of Westgate Healthcare, a family-owned care group with nine homes across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, and London. All inspected Westgate homes are rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting our commitment to excellence in care.