THE care team at Cepen Lodge care home in Chippenham are celebrating its part in winning a national award for the best residential care provider 2017.

Cepen Lodge's Magic Moments, which includes a varied programme of recreation, activities and entertainment and includes a wishing well for residents to experience something they have always wanted to do, was described as inspirational by the Health Investor Awards judges.

They also commended it for enabling a positive team culture and empowering its people to deliver the care home's values.

Jane Jones, home manager at Cepen Lodge, said: “Our Magic Moments programme is planned to promote a sense of wellbeing and above all to be enjoyable. Our activities coordinators organise a varied programme including exercise classes that help to keep older people fit and mobile; musical events and sing alongs; arts, crafts and hobbies; games, entertainers and outings.

"We also host events for relatives and friends in the community. We remember always that this our residents’ home. We consult them about how they want to be cared for; about the sorts of activities and entertainments they want and when planning menus for the dining room.”