Issue 204 13.11.24
The weekly online newsletter for the care sector
Flourishing care provider branch looks to expand A THRIVING homecare provider branch which opened five months ago is looking to expand even further. When Westmorland Homecare’s Penrith branch opened in May there was just care manager Charlotte Cooper and two homecare assistants. Now Charlotte has been joined by two others in the office – a recruitment and training coordinator and a scheduling coordinator – and there is a growing team of more than 10 highly trained homecare assistants. “We are delivering hundreds of care hours every week already and supporting more than 20 clients to live independently and safely in the comfort of their homes,” said Charlotte. “We were gradually expanding at first but that expansion has become rapid recently and is continuing. “We held an open event with coffee and cake at the office in June for everyone in the community to get to know the staff and the services offered. It was really successful and led to a lot of inquiries and helped us to become known in the area.” Charlotte said the branch was constantly recruiting and training new homecare assistants to meet
the demand and need for care. She added: “We hope to continue to grow and recruit more office staff and homecare assistants as we take on more clients.” Staff provide care to enable vulnerable and often frail people over the age of 18 to live independently in their own home. Westmorland Homecare’s services include homecare, such as help with housekeeping and meal preparation, and personal care, which includes support with medication, dressing and bathing. It also supports people to access their community, living life to the full. “We help clients who have a wide range of needs to keep them independent in their own homes, such as people who require companionship or taking out shopping or on outings through to people with a lot more complex care needs,” said Charlotte. “The positive feedback we are receiving from clients and their families shows what a difference we are making to their lives and the importance of keeping people at home and independent.” Westmorland Homecare also has branches in South Lakeland; Poulton, Fylde and Wyre; Preston; and Lancaster and Morecambe.
A resident at HC-One’s Primrose House care home in Haslington, Crewe, enjoyed a trip down memory lane after a fun day out fishing. Brian Halfpenny, 81, recently spoke to nursing assistant Craig Joinson about how he used to regularly go fishing. He was often found by the water’s edge fishing and – after hearing about Brian’s passion for fishing – Craig, who is also a very keen fisherman, decided to arrange a trip out for Brian to enable him to go again. Primrose House head housekeeper Cem Balcikli also helped arranged the day out for Brian and Craig, who went to Nantwich. Fishing rods were packed, along with some bait and a packed lunch for the day. Brian managed to catch six fish.
CUK Awards tickets in demand
TICKETS are selling fast for the industry’s biggest end-of-year party, with plans in place to make this year’s Caring UK Awards the best one yet. Organised by Script Media in partnership with Caring UK and headline sponsor Virgin Money, this annual celebration of success will culminate in a glittering ceremony – taking place at the Athena in Leicester on Thursday December 5 – where the lucky winners will be revealed. We received a record number of Tickets to this year’s Caring UK Awards at the Athena, entries from all over the UK with so Leicester on Thursday, December 5th are now available. For many stories of wonderful and we more information and to book your tickets visit want to thank everyone who sent in https://script-events.co.uk/cuk-awards-tickets/ 00057 Carebeans CaringUK January 2024.qxp_Carebeans CaringUK Ad 23mmx80mm 15/12/2023 16:08 Page 1 nominations.
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Shortlisted entries from far and wide have made the finals, now progressing to the next stage of the judging process. Event organiser Dominic Musgrave added: “We have been amazed by the incredible work that has taken and is continuing to take place in homes nationwide. “Once again we were overwhelmed with the standard of entries we received from homes up and down the country. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at the awards on December 5.” Tickets to the care industry’s party of the year are available at https://scriptevents.co.uk/cuk-awards-tickets/
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