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The exceptional management team and staff from Leaholme Residential Home in Stoneygate, Leicester were thrilled to receive the results of their latest CQC report, which rated the service as being ‘Good’ across all areas.  Maintaining, and even improving upon standards since its last inspection Leaholme Residential Home’s clean, safe and supportive environment, commitment to residents’ needs, promotion of dignity and independence, and dedication to person-centred care were all highlighted as positives. The report also recognised the home’s motivated staff members and tasty, nutritious meals. The report was published on Wednesday 20 th March 2019, and identified areas where Leaholme Residential Home fulfilled expectations. Key areas highlighted included risk assessment and management, staffing and recruitment, safeguarding, and the ability to assess and fulfil people’s needs and choices. Registered Home Manager Sophia Francis was understandably thrilled: “I have every c...

We'd like to take a moment to recognise the hard work and achievements of The Grange and Elm Court's Registered Manager Vicki Ellis. Vicki has worked with our company for an amazing fifteen years. That kind of service isn't brushed under the carpet, we're afraid Vicki... Our Managing Director Vicki Weller says of Vicki Ellis's years of service... " Vicki has been at The Grange and Elm Court for fifteen and a half years, and has worked her way up to the top. She remains incredibly grounded, and will help her staff members with whatever they need. The residents of The Grange and Elm Court always come first, and Vicki works hard to ensure they have all that they need. The home is truly blessed to have her at the helm. The Grange and Elm Court offers a unique service. Vicki, you are an inspiration to us all. Vicki's work ethic, positive attitude and Northern charm make her a fantastic person to work with, and for. I dearly hope that The Gran...

We'd like to celebrate the Registered Manager from Summer Fields Care Home, Kelly Crabtree. Kelly has been with the company just eighteen months, but has been able to make some amazing changes that benefit staff members and residents. Kelly was awarded an 'Outstanding Performance' certificate and a beautiful bunch of flowers for her hard work, passion and determination. Our Managing Director Vicki says... " Kelly has made many positive changes to Summer Fields since she started eighteen months ago. She clearly has a vision, and is so dedicated to getting the home where she'd like it to be. Kelly has inspired a motivated team of staff, which  has helped the smooth running of the home and aids its continuing success. Kelly has worked so hard, and the home's popularity is going from strength to strength. We now have a home that is bursting at the seams. This is an incredible achievement, and just shows the benefits of putting your heart and soul in...

We'd like to take a moment to celebrate Zoe Searston, the Registered Manager at Langwith Lodge Residential Home. Zoe was given an Outstanding Performance Award at a recent managers' meeting for all of our homes, and we couldn't be prouder of her passion, commitment and determination. Managing Director Vicki has said of Zoe: " We knew immediately upon meeting her that Zoe would be the right fit for manager! Few people knew that our gem of a home existed, and we  needed somebody like Zoe to get stuck in and change that. Zoe has worked tirelessly over these past three years to put her own stamp on the home. She is also the Great British Care Awards East Midlands Registered Home Manager of the Year, and we all know why. Zoe is a fantastic manager, and always has residents' and team members' best interests at heart. The addition of a dementia specialist at Langwith Lodge was a fantastic idea, presented and supported by Zoe and her team. This has ...

We are delighted to announce that Senior Care Assistant Tracy Wallace has successfully completed the ‘Six Steps to Success’ training programme with the Wirral NHS Foundation Trust, which has enhanced her own understanding and the quality of end of life care provided throughout Summer Fields Care Home. Tracy has worked tirelessly to become our home’s End of Life Champion, and we couldn’t be prouder of her determination and effort. End of life care is an essential part of what we do, and the programme embeds a philosophy of palliative care while supporting those working with residents from all walks of life. Tracy’s persistent efforts have helped to introduce appropriate end of life care documents to those that need them, while ensuring that many residents have Emergency Health Care Plans. In addition, many of her colleagues are now more confident in the delivery of end of life care, and are empowered to speak up when they are not sure. The excellent standard of care provided b...

Janet Mansbridge and Zoe Searston Interview: Great British Care Awards Winners Langwith Lodge Residential Home is still celebrating its wins at last month’s Great British Care Awards. Members of the management team were thrilled to discover that the home had won not one, but two awards at the regional event, which celebrated the very best talent in the care industry across the East Midlands. Langwith Lodge Residential Home's manager Zoe Searston secured the East Midlands Registered Care Manager Award, while activities co-ordinator Janet Mansbridge won the East Midlands Activities Co-ordinator Award. These awards are thoroughly deserved, and stand as a testament to Zoe and Janet's hard work, passion, dedication and care. Vicki Weller is the managing director of Your Health Limited, which owns Langwith Lodge Residential Home. She says, “ Langwith Lodge is a wonderful place for residents and staff, and that's because of the amazing team Zoe has in place . She...

Can you help our residents across ten homes to unlock their memories of Christmases past, as they enjoy Christmas present with family, friends and our staff members?  We're asking for your Christmas Cards of Kindness, wherever you are in the world! We'd like you to fill your cards with happy memories of your own Christmases past, and remind our residents of some of the things they might have received, experienced and enjoyed in years gone by. What are your favourite Christmas  memories? What were, and are your own Christmas traditions? Your recollections could help our residents to recall what their Christmases sounded, smelled and tasted like, and will inspire moments of nostalgia that really enrich the lives of those we work with, and for -  particularly those who may be confused by the appearance of paraphernalia that might be alien to what they remember Christmas to be .  We're keen to learn more about Christmases around the world, too. We're asking f...