WHAT’S NEW? WALFINCH HOME CARE
WELCOMES NEW FRANCHISEES Three local women have launched a new home care service in Hampton, Twickenham and Virginia Water and surrounding areas. The Walfinch home care business will now provide elderly care, companion care and a range of other care services to support people living in their own homes.
Following the pandemic, Lyn Leagas and her long-term friends Judith Spencer and Angela Pinto started a care home franchise.
“Covid did many terrible things, but one of the few good outcomes was that it made people care about their communities. We're determined to improve the quality of life for local people, and our new franchise will mean we can turn our commitment into action,” said Lyn, who is Co-Managing Director with Judith and Angela.
They will offer hourly care, live-in care and companion care, plus care tailored to suit clients with a range of conditions including dementia – all carefully personalised to suit the needs of clients.
Lyn has always worked in service industries, including jobs in both live-in and domiciliary care.
“Most of my career was in logistics, but my care experience was always in the back of my mind,” said Lyn. “Ten months into a logistics job in air freight services, I was scrabbling around to find 5p off the cost of sending a package overseas, and I thought, 'no-one really cares about this. I want work that makes a real difference to people's lives.'”
Won over by the Mum Test Lyn, Judith, who also has home care experience, and Angela, who has run her own business, decided to use their skills to start a home care service. They rejected going it alone, and instead talked to several home care franchises.
Lyn said: “We chose Walfinch because of ‘The Mum Test’. Walfinch insists that everyone they recruit should be a person they would like to see looking aſter their own mums. That, and the fact that fun is one of the Walfinch business values, swung it for us – plus Walfinch Managing Director Amrit Dhaliwal's infectious enthusiasm.”
Valuable support Although the three friends had care and business experience, their new business came with challenges. “Thank goodness we
chose a franchise rather than starting up alone. The support and help from Walfinch's head office team has been invaluable,” sai Lyn. “They are always patient and willing to explain things to ensure you fully understand. They liſt you up so you feel valued.
“The other franchisees are very helpful too. Everyone really wants you to succeed. Our new Registered Manager Tina Kenny says she has never worked in a care business with such as sense of community – and neither have I.”
The friends are already marketing their services locally. Lyn said: “We have taken a stall at a parish winter fair, so local people will get to know us.
“It's wonderful to see our determination to do something meaningful taking practical shape.”
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LUXURY LISTING Just one year aſter opening, Lydney
care home, Nodens Manor has been featured as a new entry in the Luxury Care Home Guide 2024, which features the UK’s top 100 care homes.
Nestled on the edge of the Forest of Dean, Nodens Manor offers residents a blend of restfulness and community. Residents
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enjoy the convenience of nearby shops and the vibrancy of a neighbouring school, keeping them connected to the surrounding community.
"We are incredibly honoured to be recognised as a new entry in the Luxury Care Home Guide 2024," said Bartosz Turewicz, Care Home Manager at Nodens Manor. "Our entire team has poured their hearts into creating an
exceptional living experience for our residents, and this recognition by Knight Frank means the world to us."
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The 66-bed care home offers luxurious ensuite rooms, a cinema, library, garden rooms, hair and beauty salon, landscaped gardens, and seasonal menus prepared by a culinary team using fresh, high-quality ingredients for residents to enjoy.
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