National care provider named third
Shaw healthcare, care provider, which employs more than 3,000 people and manages over 2,100 care beds across the UK, has been named the third largest employee-ownership company in the UK, in a report published to mark the tenth anniversary of the introduction of a business model known as the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). It has been over four years since Cardiff-headquartered Shaw made the move to become employee-owned and the firm has previously been recognised as the largest employee-owned care provider in the UK. The Employee Ownership Trust Top 50 was recently compiled by employee ownership specialist, RM2, to celebrate more than 1,000 companies that have used the EOT model to become employee owned. Russell Brown, CEO for Shaw healthcare, care provider, expressed his pride at the employee-owned status, commenting: “We’re extremely proud that it’s our employees who enable Shaw to maintain an excellent level of care. We want them to feel valued and to prove this we have heavily invested in staff training and development, salaries and benefits packages. The company’s success is down to our employees and we share our profits to thank each and every one of them. “Since moving to employee ownership, Shaw has paid out in the region of £5m of profits to its hard-working and committed employees in the form of tax-free EOT bonuses. We are also an accredited Real Living Wage employer, something we feel is crucial to fairly reward our staff and to make Shaw an employer of choice, added Mr Brown. Sarah Anderson of RM2, who compiled the data, commented: “We’ve looked at the data for several years now, but this year the focus is on EOTs, as we approach the ten-year anniversary of their introduction. It’s particularly gratifying to see sectors such as healthcare and cleaning services, which traditionally offer lower levels of pay, adopting this all-employee ownership model.” https://www.shaw.co.uk
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Trending Towards Better Care
The caregiving industry is changing. New technology and shifts in demographics are altering how care is provided. Which is only expected to grow. Recently, moves have been made towards professionalising care and improving quality. This trend is expected to continue, with new tech and innovative approaches in the industry. Caregiving trends Our ageing population is a huge trend, as more baby boomers get closer to retirement age. The demand for care services is growing, putting pressure on the industry. New strategies are going to be needed to cope with the expanding population. There needs to be proper training programmes and certification processes. The trend of professionalism is only going to continue, especially with pressure from the media. Acknowledging mental health There’s more talk and awareness about mental health in the care industry. Which is likely to increase as we gain more knowledge. Extra training and information for caregivers may be needed to assist those facing mental health challenges. The focus is on early detection and prevention. More work pattern flexibility are also likely to be introduced, to improve the overall quality of care. Flexible working hours could be seen more, along with an increased use of virtual appointments. The progression of technology Wearable health monitors and virtual care services make remote care so much easier. Those living in isolated areas or that have physical limitations can have more peace of mind. Technology also improves the accuracy and efficiency of the care people receive. We’re also likely to see a rise in the use of robots in the future. These assistants could function as companions or perform mundane tasks for people with disabilities. Yes, there’s apprehension around the potential effects this could have on the care industry. But there’s the potential to lighten the load of work a caregiver has to do, equating to better quality care. Better collaboration Collaboration will play a key role in care work going forward. This is likely to be between healthcare providers, social services and organisations within communities to provide more holistic options for those in need. There’s also hopefully going to be more collaboration between carer and patient, with a focus on making shared choices and more patient-focused care. More personalised care Not everyone requires the same level of care. In future, we expect to see more personalised plans for those receiving care. This could include AI and medicine learning to create something more customised. By having this tailored approach, we can increase the quality of care for each patient. Better professional development will keep care quality high. Members of staff should constantly learn and upskill, to be able to adapt to changing needs and practices. With every changing technology, they need to stay up-to-date with how it can benefit them and their patients. Summary The caregiving industry is going through changes with technology and demographical shifts. The ageing population is increasing demand, and we need new strategies to cope with growth. There’s also a push for professionalisation in caregiving, meaning better training and certifications are needed. We’re expecting to see many innovations as we move forward, to take pressure off the industry and increase quality of care. Collaboration is a must going forward, as well as flexibility for staff to prevent burnout, and give their patients the time they need. These trends are only going to continue to grow and change as we move towards better care. https://www.caregiving.com/
HICA Group announces specialised veteran care initiative
As we recognise Armed Forces Day this weekend, a Yorkshire-headquartered social care group has announced the adoption and roll out of the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) across its 17 care homes and services. HICA Group, which provides care services across Yorkshire with care homes in Bridlington, Harrogate and Hull, is required to meet eight standards to complete their VFF accreditation. These include signing the Armed Forces Covenant and ensuring tailored care plans for veterans. Terry Peel, HICA Group’s CEO, said: “At HICA, we understand that caring for veterans requires a tailored approach that considers their unique experiences and needs. By rolling out the Veteran Friendly Framework, we’re committed to ensuring that veterans in our care homes and their loved ones receive the best possible care for their physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. We’ve aiming to achieve Veteran Friendly Status across all our homes and this initiative marks a significant step in that direction.” As part of this initiative, two representatives from each of HICA’s care homes and services will become Veteran Friendly Champions. These champions will advocate for veterans, stay informed through Armed Forces events and groups, and embed the VFF in their respective care homes and services. They will also celebrate military events, engage in Armed Forces Network groups and build relationships with healthcare providers and veteran charities. Mark Green, HICA’s Operations and Compliance Manager, who leads this project across the Group, said: “Our commitment to veteran care highlights the importance of tailored support for veterans’ wellbeing and mental health. By embedding the Veteran Friendly Framework across all our care homes and services, we’re helping to set a new standard for veteran care in the region.” For more information about the HICA group and its services, visit: https://www.hica-uk.com/
Browne Jacobson appointed as legal adviser to Sanctuary
Browne Jacobson has been appointed as a legal adviser by Sanctuary, one of Britain’s largest housing and care providers. The UK and Ireland law firm will advise on contentious and non-contentious matters relating to property, planning and construction during the four-year framework, which began in April. Sanctuary owns and manages about 125,000 units, accommodating more than a quarter of a million people. It builds new homes around the country for affordable rent, shared ownership and sale, and provides student and key worker accommodation. It also delivers care to about 4,600 residents across 111 care homes, and operates almost 650 supported living services in England. Gabor Taller, Head of Social Housing at Browne Jacobson, said: “Providing high-quality social housing is one of the biggest issues facing society right now, so we are delighted to be appointed by Sanctuary to support its mission to build affordable homes and sustainable communities where people choose to live.” Victoria Thourgood, Partner specialising in health and social care real estate, added: “Delivering affordable housing for NHS key workers is integral to alleviating NHS workforce challenges, a choice of accommodation options for elderly people is a national priority easing pressure on the NHS and social care services, and the need for high-quality supported living accommodation has never been greater. “It’s therefore hugely exciting to be working with Sanctuary, which is at the forefront of providing solutions to these challenges.” Jo Hodgett, Sanctuary’s Head of Legal Services, said: “We’re driven by our mission and social purpose to provide affordable homes and sustainable communities where people choose to live. “To best deliver on that mission, it’s essential our values are reflected not just across our own organisation, but also in the partners we work with.” Browne Jacobson is one of three legal advisers on the framework for property and construction work, alongside Bevan Brittan and Gowling. https://www.sanctuary.co.uk/
Dame Arlene Phillips partners with Bluebird Care
Celebrity choreographer and dementia activist, Dame Arlene Phillips DBE, is partnering with national home care provider Bluebird Care in support of their mission to become the leading dementia specialist in home care. The new role was announced at a launch event for Bluebird Care’s fundraising partnership with Alzheimer’s Society, for whom Dame Arlene is already an Ambassador. Dame Arlene is a celebrity choreographer, who became a household name following her formation of British dance troupe Hot Gossip, her choreography work on hit Broadway and West End shows, and as a judge on television programmes like Strictly Come Dancing. After experiencing the realities of dementia care following her father’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease, Dame Arlene became an Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador and vocal advocate for increased awareness of dementia and improvement to care. As the launch event’s guest of honour, Dame Arlene welcomed Bluebird Care’s pledge to donate £50,000 to Alzheimer’s Society. The donation will be raised through fundraising activities across Bluebird Care’s franchises in the coming months, and Dame Arlene will join Bluebird Care at their annual conference in September to present the £50,000 to Alzheimer’s Society. At the launch event, Dame Arlene took part in several conversations with Bluebird Care’s care experts. The discussions focused on the importance of specialised dementia care, the value of carers in the delivery of excellent care, and the role that celebrities and public figures like Dame Arlene can play in raising awareness of dementia and advocating for improvements for those living with the condition. The care excerpts in attendance praised Dame Arlene’s passion for the cause and reflected on how meaningful the day was in bringing people with the same shared commitment to supporting those living with dementia together. Dame Arlene Phillips DBE said: “I am proud to be representing Bluebird Care as their new Celebrity Champion. I know firsthand how important providers like Bluebird Care are in delivering excellent quality care to the people who need it. Their commitment to prioritising exceptional dementia care is not something they have had to do, but rather something they have chosen to spearhead, and I commend their dedication to stepping up to the challenge. I believe it is the responsibility of those of us with a platform to use our voice for good and it is a privilege to be able to champion an organisation whose work is having such meaningful, positive impact on those living with dementia.” Jonathan Gardner, Chief Executive Officer, Bluebird Care, said: “We are honoured to have Dame Arlene join us as Bluebird Care’s new Celebrity Champion. She has been a passionate advocate for excellent dementia care for many years and we appreciate her invaluable support for our commitment to becoming leaders in specialist dementia care. At Bluebird Care, we put the delivery of exceptional support for the people we care for and their families first. Our collaboration with Dame Arlene and fundraising partnership Alzheimer’s Society are fantastic steps towards our ongoing goal of bettering the lives of those affected by dementia, and we are proud to be reaffirming the high-quality dementia care we continuously deliver across our services.” https://www.bluebirdcare.co.uk
Leading care provider hopes to win big in end of life and social care
The Good Care Group is proud to announce nominations for six awards, including as a finalist in the ‘Care at Home Provider’ category in the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Awards 2024 . Other nominations recognise the incredible talent in the team. This includes: Palliative and End-of-Life Care Awards 2024 · Care Manager, Lynn Rogers and Professional Carer, Angie Polley have both been shortlisted as finalists in the category ‘Care Manager – Community.’ (see attached pics) The Stars of Social Care 2024 Awards Award winning and CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ live-in care provider, The Good Care Group, has been nominated for six awards recognising its expertise and best-in-class service in end-of-life and social care. In the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Awards 2024, The Good Care Group has been shortlisted as a finalist in the category ‘Care at Home Provider.’ During 2023, The Good Care Group supported 83% of clients who were receiving end-of-life care to fulfil their wish to die at home. The Group created a person-centred holistic care plan encompassing the client’s social, spiritual and clinical choices, right through to their wishes around after-death care. Care Manager, Lynn Rogers, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the category ‘Care Manager – Community.’ Lynn has devoted the last 38 years to the pursuit of excellence in end-of-life care. She recently facilitated a client’s return home, to spend his last moments with family. Professional Carer, Angie Polley, has also been shortlisted as a finalist in this category. Angie worked for many years with a client living with dementia, who later developed cancer. Angie supported the client to live well and fulfil her final wishes. This included accompanying her to visit her family home, going back to the place where she used to go ballroom dancing as well visiting friends and different seaside towns. The Good Care Group Head Office is also a finalist in The Stars of Social Care 2024 Awards in the ‘The Best Head Office Award’ category, while The Good Care Group Learning & Development Team has been shortlisted as a finalist in the category ‘The Learning and Development Award.’ Consultant Admiral Nurse, Jane Pritchard, is a finalist in the category ‘The Exceptional Home Care Nurse Award.’ During her seven years at The Good Care Group, Jane has played a pivotal role in transforming dementia care within the organisation. Most recently, this has involved planning and launching The Good Care Group’s new model of dementia care, EVER, standing for ‘Engagement, Validation, Enrichment and Relationships.’ This focuses on providing a person-centred approach which focuses on an individual’s needs, while helping carers better support family members to enhance their relationships with loved ones. Darren Kennedy, Managing Director at The Good Care Group, said: “Our clients afford us a great privilege in allowing us the opportunity to care for them at the end of their life. We take full responsibility to ensure we are doing all we can to provide the best possible care and support to them. “We’re therefore honoured to have been recognised in categories across the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2024, a testament to the fantastic efforts of our team and individuals to ensure the wellbeing of people approaching end of life. “We’re incredibly proud to be also recognised as finalists in The Stars of Social Care 2024 Awards, for offering outstanding at-home care to individuals and families. We achieve this through continually developing our care offering while providing a supportive learning environment for our carers to develop the necessary skills to provide the best care to our clients.”
Lydney care home in the Luxury Care Home Guide 2024
Just one year after opening, Lydney care home, Nodens Manor has been featured as a new entry in the Luxury Care Home Guide 2024, which features the UK’s top 100 care homes. Nestled on the edge of the Forest of Dean, Nodens Manor offers residents a blend of restfulness and community. Residents enjoy the convenience of nearby shops and the vibrancy of a neighbouring school, keeping them connected to the surrounding community. The 66-bed care home offers luxurious ensuite rooms, a cinema, library, garden rooms, hair and beauty salon, landscaped gardens, and seasonal menus prepared by a culinary team using fresh, high-quality ingredients for residents to enjoy. “We are incredibly honoured to be recognised as a new entry in the Luxury Care Home Guide 2024,” says Bartosz Turewicz, Care Home Manager at Nodens Manor. “Our entire team has poured their hearts into creating an exceptional living experience for our residents, and this recognition by Knight Frank means the world to us.” The sentiment is echoed by Knight Frank, the organization behind the prestigious guide. They shared: “We’re delighted to launch the Knight Frank Luxury Care Home Guide 2024, the 8th edition of the publication which aims to showcase the UK’s top 100, best-in-class care homes that offer the highest quality in luxury settings, hospitality and design. “In the latest guide, we received a staggering c.£3.5bn of listing submissions – our largest yet! Some truly outstanding care homes were nominated which are a credit to the owners and unsurprisingly, the competition was fierce. Congratulations to all those featured.” https://elmfieldcare.co.uk/nodens-manor/
PRESTWICK CARE APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF CARE
ONE of the North East’s leading providers of nursing and residential care has appointed a new Director of Care to oversee the running of its 16 homes. Prestwick Care has recruited Scott Beat, who has held a number of senior positions in both regional and national care companies, along with providing legal advice to organisations in the care sector. Scott, who lives in Tynemouth, originally trained as a nurse and then as a solicitor before moving on to work in the care industry. Scott joined Prestwick Care last week (3 June) taking over from Eve Tierney has held the position for the past decade. She will now join the board of Prestwick Care in a newly created non-executive director position. He is now looking forward to using his years of experience to great effect in his new role. “ I am absolutely delighted to be joining the Malhotra Group as Director of Care for the Prestwick Care portfolio,” he said. “The philosophy of care at Prestwick mirrors my own values – residents come first. “Care at Prestwick is provided in a holistic, inclusive and compassionate manner by respecting and enabling each individual to partner in achieving their health and care objectives. “Staff are committed to make a difference to the quality of each resident’s lived experience in warm homely environments. “Eve has provided a wonderful foundation on which to build upon and with my breadth of experience in the healthcare sector, I hope I can complement the first-class team at Prestwick Care to exceed standards and better outcomes for all those we care for now and in the future.” Bunty Malhotra, CEO of Prestwick Care said that the company was “delighted to be able to recruit someone of Scott’s experience and calibre to work with us on the next stage of the growth journey of Prestwick Care.” Scott has a unique background and we can benefit from the fact he is both a clinician and a lawyer,” said Bunty. As a business and at a personal level, I am delighted also that Eve has agreed to join our board in a non-executive role. “Eve’s reputation and knowledge in the sector is second to none, and it is fantastic that she is staying with us, so we may continue to benefit from her experience, values and friendship.”
