Care home residents thank those who work hard to meet their needs

Residents at a Much Wenlock care home held events to mark National Carers Week.

Wheatlands care home, which is run by Barchester Healthcare, organised sessions where the residents could thank those whgo work each day to ensure their needs are met.

Carers Week is an annual event to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges carers face, and recognising the contribution they make to our residents, families and communities throughout the UK.

The theme for Carers Week this year was ‘building carer friendly communities’ to improve recognition and support for Britain’s 5.8 million unpaid carers.  Carers Week aims to raise awareness of the challenges carers face, acknowledge the vital contribution of carers and encourage them to seek support.

Staff were treated throughout the week to lots of treats and residents also gave thanks by giving a small gift of thanks for all that they do.  

Claire Brewer Senior Regional Director said: “It is so wonderful to be able to celebrate Carers Week and thank our fantastic carers''

 Shirley, a resident at Wheatlands commented: “We’ve all had such a lovely time today, it really is a joy to be able to thank our wonderful carers for all that they do.  They really are heaven sent.”

 Wheatlands Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Wheatlands provides  residential care, dementia care and respite care.