Reunions with loved ones become a reality for Horsham care home residents

Loved ones got to spend time together socially distancing in the garden at Westlake House care home while enjoying a chatter, tea and cake.

Resident Dorothy Day was among those who got to see a relative after being kept apart for so long due to the coronavirus and the strict government guidelines.

She said: “The staff here have been so wonderful and generous with their time, keeping us busy and entertained, but nothing beats seeing my son in real life.

“This was a special moment, and I was over the moon and I shall look forward to seeing him again”

There has been much careful planning and preparation for this moment behind the scenes at Barchester Healthcare, who run Westlake House care home.

Kate Day, general manager at the home, said: “This has been a much welcomed development in what have been very strange times.

“The visits are safe and organised, and it was wonderful to see how happy it made the residents. We will of course endeavour to keep up the high standards of care, and continue with our ever evolving life enrichment programme, to keep residents engaged. But this was a lovely day.”

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