TEN QUESTIONS
10 Questions with... Q1
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE CARE INDUSTRY?
I did a degree in forensic psychology and aſter working in a forensic setting for a few years, returned to university to train as a Nurse. I worked as a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a complex care provider for almost ten years. I progressed into a range of management positions including Hospital Director, in which I was responsible for opening a new mental health service.
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WHO, IN ANY OTHER INDUSTRY, DO YOU MOST ADMIRE?
I admire Kate Garraway. I met her recently at the Great British Care Awards. She’s an incredibly strong person who despite challenges and recent struggles which have come her way, continues to stay strong, show determination and inspire others.
HOW DO YOU THINK THE CARE SECTOR COULD BE IMPROVED?
I think the care sector has lots of opportunities to embrace technology to provide innovative and more effective care which promotes independence and empowers people to feel in control.
I am a huge advocate for the use of technology in care homes and I’m aiming for Cheshire Springs to capture smart home principles.
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IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER FOR A DAY WHAT
WOULD IT BE? I would use my superpower to see into the future. I’d use it to see how the care industry looks in the future, so we’re able to plan with knowledge of how the sector looks.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING THE CARE
INDUSTRY TODAY? The biggest challenge is recruitment and retention following the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The vaccination requirements, the use of PPE, the management of Covid-19 outbreaks and the loss of residents have had a huge impact on staff.
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However, I’m incredibly proud of the teams I work with – we’ve all come together to work through it and support our residents. I hope that others can see how rewarding working in care is, and consider it as a career choice in the future.
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IF YOU COULD HAVE A DINNER PARTY WITH ANY THREE PEOPLE,
DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD IT BE? Tyson Fury, Jason Manford and Kate Garraway.
WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU COULD GIVE TO SOMEONE NEW
COMING INTO THE CARE PROFESSION? To always ensure care provision in your service is the best it can be, to always strive for better and always remember the difference you’re making to people’s lives. The work we do is special, the difference we can make is great and oſten it’s the little things that mean the most to people.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN A FUTURE ISSUE OF
TOMORROW’S CARE? I’d love to see more around the use of technology in care homes and how innovation can improve outcomes for people who live in care homes.
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WHAT DO YOU THINK THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR THE
CARE INDUSTRY? I feel excited about the future of the care industry.
At Exemplar Health Care, we’re building new care homes to meet growing demand for high acuity care services. We’re growing as a provider and learning all the time, which offers more opportunities for our colleagues and improving service user outcomes all the time.
Through the effective use
www.tomorrowscare.co.uk
Each issue we ask an industry professional the Tomorrow’s Care 10 Questions. This month, we had a chat with Lindsay Abraham, Registered Home Manager from Cheshire Springs, part of Exemplar Health Care.
of data, dashboards, technology, education and training we’re developing what could be the most innovative care and aiming to achieve outstanding practices in our industry.
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STACEY MCCANN, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AT
BELONG CARE VILLAGES, ASKED: WITH AN AGEING DEMOGRAPHIC, HOW DO YOU THINK THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT OF CARE SETTINGS WILL NEED TO ADAPT TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE TO LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THE FULL AND ACHIEVE WELLBEING IN SAFE AND CARING ENVIRONMENTS? The built environment plays a huge role in people’s mental and physical health. Care homes need to be designed in a way that promotes independence and choice, and offers a welcoming and supportive environment. As well as the built environment, this includes the layout, interior design, colours, signage and furniture.
Exemplar Health Care is opening a number of new homes over the next few years, and with each new home, we evolve using learnings from the last.
Our Service User Ambassadors are involved in designing our homes and regularly feedback with ideas on how we can improve our environments to better meet their needs.
https://exemplarhc.com
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