Social leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic

Social leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic

Social leadership needed to be relearnt during this pandemic. Aliyyah-Begum Nasser, the Operations Director of Askham Village Community talks about the challenges of this period in terms of social leadership.   I feel like a proud parent. I have just watched a...
How COVID-19 is impacting residents with dementia

How COVID-19 is impacting residents with dementia

The current coronavirus outbreak is an ongoing battle that, as a society, we’re all working hard to overcome. The challenges presented are many and varied, but within the context of providing care for people with dementia, these challenges are particularly profound....
Askham embraces technology in order to protect staff wellbeing

Askham embraces technology in order to protect staff wellbeing

Askham Village Community has turned to new and innovative technologies to enhance its internal operations, as it takes bold steps to reinforce and enhance its commitment to staff wellbeing during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.   Askham Village Community, our...
International Nurses Day: the solidarity shown amongst nurses

International Nurses Day: the solidarity shown amongst nurses

International Nurses Day – the strengthened solidarity and camaraderie shown amongst nurses following the COVID-19 pandemic   Amidst the gloom being cast by the coronavirus crisis, gleams of positivity are emerging. One of the brightest is the renewed sense...
Askham acquires its first Om Interactive Projector

Askham acquires its first Om Interactive Projector

Askham Village Community has surprised residents with a state-of-the-art, dementia-friendly interactive projector to help keep residents stimulated during lockdown – having put forward £6,000 to complete its staff fundraising target.   The specialist...