Saying thank you is a piece of cake for care home residents
Residents at a care home in Falmouth have been showing their appreciation for the hard work and dedication of district nurses by delivering heartfelt gifts, including cards and cakes.
Falmouth Court Care Home is one of many centres across Cornwall whose residents benefit from regular visits by NHS nurses.
As a token of their gratitude, residents came up with the heartwarming idea of giving something back to the nurses who dedicate their time to not only providing care, but offering the sort of kindness and compassion which can really make a difference to their day.
Residents expressed their appreciation by penning messages of thanks in cards. Cakes were also delivered to the district nurses’ office and Falmouth Hospital.
“We always love to support our community where we can. We help many different local community groups, district nurses being a huge one.
“We really do appreciate all the help from the district nurses. Once a quarter I run a blue light breakfast once a week so they can all come in for a pastry and a coffee to enjoy as a thank-you. I also regularly drop off home baked cupcakes to their headquarters as a thank you.” Hugh Dickinson, Home Services Advisor for Barchester Healthcare
The fact that residents decided to take time out of their day to take part in this wonderful gesture also shows just how happy they are with the service they receive. It is also a positive reflection on their physical and mental wellbeing. This is not only good for them but provides comfort for their families.
Hugh adds: “We have respites coming and going. Our permeant number is always rising and often our respite decided to stay. Our website reviews really do express how happy the residents and their families are.”