Issue 200 09.10.24
The weekly online newsletter for the care sector
Group looking for entrepreneurial leader for service AWARD-winning North Yorkshire care group Saint Cecilia’s is looking for an outstanding individual to launch and run a new service providing care to people in their own homes. The Scarborough-based company is hoping to launch HomeFirst, an exciting new service offering homecare to people across Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale, some time in 2025 when the right individual is found. HomeFirst will provide the familyowned care provider with a fresh addition to its two nursing homes, three care homes and day care centre in the area. Executive chairman Mike Padgham said: “In this, our 35th anniversary year, it is really exciting to be announcing a new addition to the Saint Cecilia’s family of care services. Homecare has been the missing link in the range of care that Saint Cecilia’s offers, as we already provide day, respite, residential and nursing care. “When people come to us seeking help and support for themselves or a loved one we want to be able to offer the full range of services to meet their needs, all with the long-established knowledge and expertise we have built up over those years behind them. “There is demand for providing care in people’s own home and we hope to bring some of the Saint
Cecilia’s magic and success to providing that homecare in and around the North Yorkshire coast and Ryedale.” Homecare is perfect for people who want to retain the independence of living in their own home. Mike added: “We want to offer day care for people who want to come out and enjoy activities, a meal and some companionship; respite care for caregivers who need a break, homecare for those who want some help in their own home, care homes for those needing around the clock care and dementia care and nursing care for those with more complex needs. “Home First fits in with our desire to provide a comprehensive service, to meet as many local needs as we can and to provide professional and compassionate continuity of care for our local communities.” Saint Cecilia’s is offering an attractive salary and benefits package for the right candidate who has ideally had previous experience of running a homecare service. Saint Cecilia’s began with one care home, Saint Cecilia’s Care Home, in Scarborough. It now also has Saint Cecilia’s Nursing Home in Scarborough, Jubilee House Nursing Home in Whitby, Normanby House Care Home in Scarborough and Alba Rose Care Home in Pickering.
Charles and Eileen Gilmour, residents of Riverside House care home in Morpeth, celebrated a milestone few achieve: their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple first met while studying to become schoolteachers at Durham College, and their love story has flourished ever since. They were married at St Gabriel’s Church in Newcastle and have since built a loving family, including two children, Catherine and Stephen, and one grandchild, Dan. To mark this special occasion, Riverside House hosted a celebration beginning with Las Vegas-themed entertainment provided by popular local performer Mike Memphis. This was followed by a presentation of flowers by the Mayor of Morpeth Councillor Betty Bawn and a celebratory cake, with Charles and Eileen surrounded by their children and friends from the care home. A card from the King and Queen took pride of place.
Fete celebrates home’s new garden
A RECENTLY opened care home in Oswestry, Shropshire, celebrated the opening of its new garden with a fete. HC-One’s Bluebell View, which provides residential, residential dementia and nursing care, opened in April and cost £12million to build. It has the capacity to host up to 80 residents at any one time. The opening of the garden was one of the final touches in the completion of all the home’s facilities. It was officially opened by the Reverend Keith Musson and his wife Pat. Michelle Middleton-Smith, Bluebell View’s home manager, said: “We Tickets to this year’s Caring UK Awards at the Athena, are delighted to have opened our Leicester on Thursday, December 5th are now available. For new garden, which is a beautiful more information and to book your tickets visit environment in which residents can https://script-events.co.uk/cuk-awards-tickets/ 00057 Carebeans CaringUK January 2024.qxp_Carebeans CaringUK Ad 23mmx80mm 15/12/2023 Page 1 friends and spend time16:08 talking with
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relatives. “We loved inviting the community to Bluebell View to help celebrate the opening of this new facility. “We look forward to supporting our local Oswestry community even more over the next few weeks and months.” More than 100 guests attended a fete featuring stalls, games, face-painting and a wide range of refreshments, including food prepared by the Bluebell View kitchen team. A fire engine from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was also available for people to inspect, while fire officers explained some of their important roles and responsibilities in keeping the community safe. Live music was provided by popular local entertainer Paul Watkins.
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