Here are some of the good news stories and examples of innovation our members have been sharing about homecare on social media in the past few weeks. If you’d like to be featured in a future blog send in your good news stories and examples of innovation. If you would like to submit a story for consideration please get in contact.
Blanket sewing for careworker and client at Helping Hands Lichfield
Breakfast treat for client at Caremark Dartford & Gravesham
Valentine's Day surprise for client at Home Instead Wimbledon
Bellcare Workington careworkers tell ITV News what they love about their roles
Advice for the next generation from Right at Home Colchester client
Construction worker retrains for Westmorland Homecare
A former construction worker is building a new career as a homecare assistant with Westmorland Homecare.
Sam Parker, 28, is delighted with what he says is a very rewarding job. "When you wake up in the morning and look ahead to what the day has in store it doesn’t feel like it’s work," he said. "It’s more like you are going out to help friends and family."
"I also take some of my clients out on social visits. We might go bowling, to the cinema or out for a coffee and cake at Levens Hall or Rydal Hall. I took a younger client to a gaming shop in Kendal - I am an avid gamer so we have a lot in common."
He said the main satisfaction he gained from the job was helping to make people’s lives easier. "If it wasn’t for me, they would not have the quality of life they have."
"The best thing is helping people, and knowing you've made a difference" says careworker
Client visit to Bluebird Care Trafford office
"Meet H! He is one of our child customers and a big highlight of his visit is to come by the office and put smiles on the faces of all he meets!"
"They told great stories from their past and took a genuine interest in my life too. It touched my heart," says careworker at Walfinch Oxfordshire
