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CARE STAFF GIVEN SPRING IN THEIR STEP WITH GROUP HEALTH INITIATIVE
As part of a national campaign to support their staff, a care home group is handing out pedometers to its 400- plus employees.
Springhill Care Group, based in Accrington, is providing their workforce with pedometers to encourage them to take an interest in their fitness levels.
The scheme has been introduced as part of the group’s Caring Heroes initiative, designed to recognise those working in the social care sector and the valuable work they do.
The company also operates a range of activities aimed at improving employee health, including healthy menu cards
SWANTON CARE AND COMMUNITY CROWNED EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Adult social care provider, Swanton Care and Community, has been named The Employer of the Year (Independent) at The National Learning Disability and Autism Awards.
Swanton CEO Dr Alison Rose-Quirie collected the prestigious prize at the ICC in Birmingham and was praised for her leadership skills by the judges.
They said the Swanton CEO had developed the business through big changes and installed a culture of positivity and effective working practices.
Alison said she was delighted to accept the award on behalf of her team.
She added: “To win this award is a wonderful achievement and real recognition of how we have all pulled together as a team over the last 12 months.
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for staff, detailing easy and affordable recipes, and the provision of fresh fruit to encourage healthy eating.
A registered nurse also visits the group’s properties to offer staff assistance and advice on a range of topics, including stress and anxiety, blood pressure and weight.
Virginia Perkins, Head of Human Resources for the group, said: “This is another commitment to the wellbeing of our staff, our most important resource.
“Many of our care staff walk significant distances every day as they go about their duties. We know it can be a physically demanding job and we are keen to learn more about the sorts of distances our staff are walking.
“It’s a great way to also allow staff to set personal goals and track their progress as time goes on. The NHS
for instance, launched a 10,000 step challenge which our staff can take part in if they wish.”
The Caring Heroes campaign has already received backing from MPs and Care England, with Springhill highlighting the work of its staff online and via social media.
“We have worked hard to develop a service philosophy that ensures we all act with a common goal – the delivery of the highest quality care and support for people with learning disabilities and autism.
“This is an exciting time for Swanton and I want to thank everybody in the team for all their hard work.”
More than 700 people attended the awards ceremony on July 14 at Birmingham’s flagship venue. The gala dinner was hosted by TV personality Christopher Biggins.
Guests represented all areas of the sector, including inspirational people with a learning disability, charities, private care providers, residential and nursing homes and local authority adult social care departments.
This is the second high profile award in as many months for Swanton. In June the team won Complex Care Provider of the Year at the prestigious Health Investor Awards.
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