Care Inspectorate Report 2020
We are proud of the number and range of activities on offer at Dorward House. Unfortunately, due to restrictions imposed by Covid, some of the activities listed below are not currently taking place, but we would expect them to resume as soon as we have permission to do so.
We do our best to support you in continuing any hobby or pastime that you enjoyed at home.
Care Inspectorate Report 2020
The purchase of the trishaw was a staff led initiative, with fundraising beginning in August 2018. Over £10,000 was raised by November. The enthusiasm shown by staff shows the high level of morale, unity, energy and leadership within the team. After a competition for residents and staff, the trishaw was named Daisy Bell.
The trishaw was sourced from Cycling Without Age, an international organisation which fosters activity for the elderly and caring and volunteering within the community.
Apart from fundraising, the recruitment and training of pilots, insurance matters, ongoing maintenance and servicing, risk assessments, identification of routes and the installation of a storage shed were some of the multitude of tasks involved for Joint Chapter Captains, Lavine McMaster (Depute Manager) and Fiona Grant (Administrative Officer). Bruce’s Cycle Bothy has very kindly offered not to charge for labour in maintenance and servicing required.
This brings endless benefits for residents - fresh air, reminiscences, social interaction, connection with the local area and feeling the wind in your hair. It also continues the positive collaboration between residents, staff, families and friends, and the local Montrose community. Also, a big thank you to all our pilots.
Care Inspectorate Report 2020
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