WHAT'S NEW? BELONG VILLAGES AWARDED FOR GOLD STANDARD END-OF-LIFE CARE
Dementia specialist care operator Belong has seen three of its care villages reaccredited the Quality Hallmark Award, demonstrating the highest standards and best practice in end-of-life care for its customers.
The not-for-profit operator’s locations in Atherton, Macclesfield, and Wigan have received praise from assessors, Gold Standards Framework (GSF), for their ‘village living’ model being conducive to helping to promote the independence of older people as much as possible. Personalised end-of-life care plans and
extensive physical and emotional support offered to residents and their families (as well as colleagues) were also highlighted.
Belong Atherton was judged to have ‘compassionate person-centred care is a standout feature’, with assessors summarising, ‘it is not surprising to hear that it has a reputation for excellent care.’
Meanwhile, Belong Wigan achieved a Platinum rating and was commended for its strength in ‘commitment to provide high quality care to each resident and their families until their final days.’
In Cheshire, assessors drew attention to a relative of a Belong Macclesfield resident for sharing ‘how happy she was with the compassion and attention to detail from staff’ in its reaccreditation of Platinum status.
Speaking of the accolades, Rebecca Woodcock, Belong Chief Operating Officer, said: “We understand the subject of death is a difficult one, for oneself and when thinking about our loved ones. But it’s imperative to recognise the importance of supporting people to experience a good, dignified death that meets their wishes.
“This starts with collaboration between the resident, their family, and our carers, underpinned by leading clinical expertise and care that prepares well for end of life.
“We are therefore pleased to be reaccredited with three GSF Quality Hallmark Awards, which serves as testament to the hard work and dedication of our team who have perhaps one of the most challenging but rewarding of jobs.”
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RESIDENTS AND STAFF SHINE IN CARE HOME TALENT SHOW
Residents, staff and volunteers from across not-for-profit social care provider HICA Group came together recently for HICA’s Got Talent.
Held at the Freedom Centre in Hull, the talent show featured 12 acts made up of residents, staff, a family member and a young volunteer performer.
Among the highlights was a moving performance of We’ll Meet Again by a resident marking her 74th wedding anniversary, accompanied by a staff member, and a flute recital from 16-year-old care support volunteer Nelisha Fernando from Overton House in Cottingham, who performed a selection of her favourite pieces.
The event was part of HICA’s ongoing commitment to promote creativity, wellbeing and inclusion across its services. It brought together homes from across the region, with residents and teams travelling from as far as Louth and Bridlington to take part. Many spent weeks rehearsing their routines and creating costumes, with staff helping to plan choreography, props and stage lighting.
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The show was organised by HICA's SHINE Committee entirely through their fundraising efforts.
Overton House Front of House Manager and SHINE Committee member Debbie Hodgson said the event was a brilliant celebration of creativity across the organisation: “Events like this help build confidence, strengthen friendships and show just how much talent there is across our homes. It was wonderful to see residents and colleagues supporting one another and enjoying the atmosphere. The sense of pride was incredible, many of our performers had been practising for weeks and you could see how much it meant to them when the audience applauded.
“These moments really capture what life in our homes is about – laughter, shared experiences and the chance for everyone to shine in their own way.”
Other performances included a lively dance battle, a comedy clown act and an upliſting routine from HICA’s training team, who combined singing with Makaton sign language.
One resident who took part added: “Everyone put their heart into their acts – there was laughter, music and even a few tears. It really brought us all together.”
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