Laverstock activities in line for top dementia care award
5th October 2016
Barry Pentelow, Activities Coordinator at Laverstock Care Centre in Salisbury has been shortlisted for National Dementia Care Award. He is one of just five finalists from across the UK in line for the accolade of Best Activities Coordinator for people living with dementia.The award is made to ‘a person who has made an exceptional contribution to the quality of life, health and happiness of all the people they work with through the activities they provide’. Interviews will be taking place in London on 10th October with the winners announced at a gala dinner on 3rd November in Brighton.Laverstock provides residential, specialist nursing and dementia care for up to 80 elderly people. Barry has worked at the London Road care home for more than ten years and has even published a book of poems entitled ‘The Good Olde Days’ which features strongly in his reminiscence sessions with Laverstock’s residents.Helen Pessell, Home Manager at Laverstock Care Centre, says: “I am delighted that Barry has been shortlisted for the award. His contribution to making the residents’ lives fulfilling and meaningful is immeasurable and he is a valued member of the team. Whether taking part in singalongs, reminiscing or enjoying the fantastic garden, beach hut and sweet shop he has created, everyone at Laverstock benefits from his enthusiasm and ideas.“Barry has a following of dedicated residents. He also has a great knack of motivating and persuading them to come along to activities by encouraging them to help with the others, hold items that may be required, and asking for input or singing with them. He has the magic touch.”Laverstock Care Centre is located in the heart of the magnificent cathedral city of Salisbury. The home provides residential, specialist nursing and dementia care for up to 80 elderly residents in a state of the art home designed to deliver the very highest standards of care.To find out more information about the home or to book a visit, please call 0808 223 5520 or click here to send an email to Helen and her team.
