York care home hosts afternoon of live music for residents

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

Residents at Ouse View care home in York enjoyed an afternoon of live music featuring classic songs.

Residents at Ouse View care home in Fulford, York, enjoyed an afternoon of live music. Singer Carrie performed a set of classic hits from artists including Elton John and the Mamas and Papas, with residents clapping and singing along throughout the show.

Rebekka, general manager at Ouse View, said the residents and guests 'had a wonderful day singing along with the wonderful performers'. She added that the home aims 'to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at Ouse View as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents'. The home's hospitality team served a selection of sweet and savoury treats for guests to enjoy during the performance.

One resident commented: 'I haven't heard some of these songs in many years.' Ouse View provides residential and dementia care for 64 residents, including respite and long-term stays. The home is part of Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK's largest care providers, supporting 11,000 residents across 200 homes.

How it is being reported

• Residents at York care home treated to afternoon of music and memoriesResidents were recently treated to an afternoon of live music at Ouse View care home.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 15 Oct, 05:00
• Residents at York care home treated to afternoon of music and memoriesResidents were recently treated to an afternoon of live music at Ouse View care home.The Press (York) · 15 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Ouse View · Barchester Healthcare · Carrie · Rebekka · York · Fulford

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