Residents at York care home treated to afternoon of music and memories

Residents were recently treated to an afternoon of live music at Ouse View care home.

Residents have been treated to an afternoon of live music at Ouse View care home.

The event took place at the Fulford home, which is part of the Barchester Healthcare group.

Singer Carrie performed a set featuring classic hits from Elton John to Mamas and Papas, with residents clapping and singing along throughout the show.

Rebekka, general manager at Ouse View, said: "Our residents and guests had a wonderful day singing along with the wonderful performers.

"We do our best to provide a wide range of activities and entertainment at Ouse View as part of the lifestyle enrichment programme for residents, and this was one of our favourites."

The home’s hospitality team served a selection of sweet and savoury treats for guests to enjoy during the performance.

One resident said: "I haven’t heard some of these songs in many years.

"The classics never go out of style."

Ouse View care home provides residential and dementia care for 64 residents, including respite and long-term stays.

It is part of Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, supporting 11,000 residents across 200 homes.

Barchester Healthcare has been a leading care provider over the last 25 years in delivering residential, nursing and dementia care.

Many of its homes feature a Memory Lane Community, designed to support residents who are living with various stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia to stay as independent and active as possible.

The care provider also operates specialist hospitals offering neuro-rehabilitation and care for patients with conditions such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease.