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At Westerton Care Home in Glasgow, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible contributions of our staff through our Celebrating Company Values initiative. Every month, we take a moment
The trip to Blair Drummond Safari Park wasn’t just about a day out—it was designed to give the residents something fresh and exciting to look forward to. At
At Westerton Care Home, supporting our residents’ active, enriched lives is central to everything we do. Our recent trip to the 2024 Senior Sporting Games was a testament
Residents at Westerton Care Home in Bearsden are getting their hearts pumping and spirits lifted with the introduction of weekly online exercise classes from Burns Gym. This new
This month, Westerton Care Home has enthusiastically embraced the CAPA (Care About Physical Activity) initiative, providing an array of activities designed to keep residents active and engaged. From
We recently celebrated Glad to Care Week, a dedicated time to honour and appreciate the exceptional care provided within the home. Throughout the week, both staff members and
In a heartwarming tale of determination and compassion, we’re celebrating the remarkable journey of Mrs H, from visitor to resident, as she defies the odds with the unwavering
In an effort to enhance the wellbeing and recreational activities of our residents, we arranged a refreshing visit to the hydrotherapy pool at Allander Leisure Centre. Recognising the
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and initiative, students from the local academy have come together to revamp the outdoor patio at Westerton Care Home, creating a
Here at Westerton Care Home, we hosted a heartwarming Valentine’s Day celebration, spreading love and joy throughout the community. In a thoughtful gesture, residents were given the opportunity
Here at Westerton Care Home, we’re passionate about making sure our residents get the most out of their days, encouraging them to keep busy and do what they
Amidst the festivities at Westerton Care Home, a special focus on pampering residents has taken centre stage in the lead-up to Christmas. Our care home in Bearsden is
Westerton Care Home recently hosted a fun Halloween party, bringing together staff, residents, and their families for an evening of socialising, catching up with loved ones and laughter.
At Westerton, caring for our residents is not just about providing personal care and medical care. It’s also about tending to their emotional and psychological well-being. A heartwarming
We created a beach theme area to Celebrate Oomph National Beach Day. National Beach Day is an annual event that celebrates all the sandy beaches across the UK.
Residents and staff at Westerton Care Home were invited along to the Riverside Museum. We got the opportunity to feel part of the current cycling event by having
Westerton Care Home took part in Glad to Care Awareness Week which celebrates the high-quality care that the care staff deliver daily to care recipients. Glad to Care
We had a week of celebrations for the Coronation of the King with the main party on Saturday and watching the ceremony live in the Cinema room. Entertainment
At Westerton Care Home, we are delighted to have booked our monthly canal boat trips with the warm weather fast approaching. April was our first outing as the
We’ve been here, there and everywhere recently, and our residents here at Westerton Care Home are loving every minute of it! From local supermarket trips to shopping trips
The gentleman at Westerton visited a local boxing gym and had the time of their lives. A big thank you to North Glasgow ABC Boxing for all their
In June, some of our gentleman residents paid a visit to the Riverside Museum, which is just a short drive from Westerton Care Home. These history aficionados had
At Westerton Care Home we strive for the best that we can offer to the residents at the home and make sure their mealtime experiences are second to
Management at Westerton Care Home showed their appreciation for all staff on Staff Appreciation Day which took place on March 4th 2022. Staff were given a range of
The ladies at The Westerton Care Home enjoy a well-deserved trip to our Hair Salon and Treatment Room for a coffee and a chat with one another. Our
The Activities Coordinators here at Westerton couldn’t wait to decorate our home for Valentine’s Day. The foyer looked simply stunning with red heart-shaped banners, balloons, roses and other
At the start of December, our residents at Westerton Care Home on Tiree Suite shared how they were missing not having a Chinese takeaway. So our dedicated team
On the 19th of November, the residents and staff at Westerton Care Home celebrated International Men’s Day in style. Our dedicated staff members converted our cafe to a
Everyone here at Westerton Care Home are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with award-winning social enterprise Oomph! to engage residents and staff in a holistic world of wellbeing.
We are delighted to announce our new custom built extension, providing us more space for 19 new residents, is now open! Since Westerton Care Home first opened its
The Care Inspectorate is a scrutiny body which supports improvement. That means they look at the quality of care in Scotland to ensure it meets high standards. Their
Being part of carehome.co.uk means we actively encourage residents and their families to talk about our home and the services we provide which we are extremely proud of.
Before joining the team at Westerton Care Home, Amanda Oxford was studying Health and Social Care at Anniesland College. While working at a call centre in the evenings
In one of our short videos, one of our residents, Nora Liberi, talks about her journey from enjoying a respite stay to becoming a permanent member of the
Shane joined Westerton Care Home in December 2019 as an Administrator, coming to the care industry with an extensive background in retail administration, and delivering first-class customer service.
Our residents have been enjoying regular book group sessions since lockdown first began back in March. Our Activities Team Leader, Lorraine Marshall started the group with a view
On Saturday we held our annual Christmas Fayre at Westerton Care Home. Residents, family and friends enjoyed an afternoon full of games, raffles, entertainment – and a lot
Join us at Westerton Care Home on Saturday 14th December for our annual Christmas Fayre! The fayre runs from 1pm – 3pm and will feature a variety of
Residents from our care home have been having the greatest time with MusicALL and children from Colquhoun Park Primary School. The weekly classes (that run for 10 weeks)
We are seeking to recruit both a full-time and part-time Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team. Westerton is a custom-built care home, with a newly built extension,
We are looking to recruit full-time Night Carers to join our team. Your main responsibility will be to provide personal care for each resident, attending to their needs
We are pleased to announce that due to demand for places our Bearsden care home is going to be expanding with a custom built extension providing us with
We are seeking to recruit Registered Nurses to join their friendly team. Westerton is a custom-built care home, with a newly built extension, designed to the highest standard
We are delighted to announce we have two finalists in the Scottish Care Awards 2017. Resident and talented artist Nora Liberi, 92, has been nominated for The Resident
The Day the First Minister Came to VisitWe were delighted to welcome the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to Westerton Care Home this Easter Monday, where she enjoyed a