Resident's Interview - George Brooker House

Resident's Interview

Rose came to live at George Brooker House in April 2016. We asked Rose how she was finding life in the home.

Where were you born?
I was born in Eastwood Road in West Silver Town, London in 1939. So I am an East End girl, just like my mum and dad were.

Tell us a little about your life
I was the only child of Charlie and Rose Bugby and they doted on me. I went to school in Silvertown and I also attended the local Sunday School at St Barnabas Church. When I left school, I went to work in John Knights, which was a factory, where they made lux and castile soap and I was on the production line packing these. I worked there for 16 years until I was made redundant and then I had a few more jobs in various factories until I worked in Tate and Lyle sugar factory. I worked there up until I retired. I never got married but I still had a nice life. I used to go the local pub with my Dad and we would have a drink. We also had a chihuahua called Panda Rose, who came everywhere with us. I used to love going to Chris Street Market to have a look around the stalls every Saturday, I do love a bargain.

Rose, Resident

Where were you living prior to George Brooker House?
My parents and I moved to Camel Road, Silvertown in 1961 and that is where I remained living there until I moved into George Brooker House 4 years ago. I came to live at the home as I was unwell and I could no longer care for myself and I had no one else who could help me.

How are you finding life at George Brooker House?
I have to be honest; I have settled in better than I thought I would. I think the home is lovely and I am very happy living here. I have my own room and it is decorated just as I like it. I have my own display cabinet, with my Royal Dalton Ornaments on display and I even have my own fridge in my room. I can do everything that I want to, just like I did when living at home. If I choose not to mix with others, then I stay in my room but I do like to come out to the entertainment, play bingo and sit out reading my book in the lovely garden. Since coming here, I have been on holiday to Walton on the Naze with other residents and the wonderful care staff. I regularly get my hair done and I still attend my own dentist, who I have been with for many years.

How do you find the staff at George Brooker House?
The staff are really nice and helpful and I would go as far as to say they are just perfect. I think they are wonderful and that is the carers, domestics and kitchen staff too. Everyone looks after our needs.