Askham celebrates trio of successful student placements
Three student nurses who joined us on a five-week placement are eager to return after we opened their eyes to the diversity of services on offer and the scope for career progression within care. We would like to congratulate Christopher Obhiero-Thomas, Clara...
Student placement celebrated at Askham
A Cambridgeshire care community, which welcomed three students on a five-week placement, is celebrating its success having opened their eyes to the diversity of services on offer and the scope for career progression within care. Askham Village Community, which...
Dare we be optimistic?
As we head into winter and the second wave of coronavirus infections, it remains to be seen how effective the Government’s 3-tier restrictions will be and how long this wave will last, but, despite this, I am cautiously optimistic about the fate of care homes in the...
Rarity in social care: Master’s degree for one of our Managers
The head of rehabilitation and nursing at Askham Village Community has received certification of the completion of her Master’s degree – a rare level of achievement reached in the social care sector. Priscilla Masvipurwa, Head of Rehab & Nursing Services...
Social leadership and staff communication
Amidst the pandemic, we’re constantly learning new things. Whether that’s new methods, procedures, containment processes, or utilising new equipment; keeping up with the threat of COVID-19 has seen us adapt our working practices swiftly, as we adjust to social...
Call for change in perceptions of social care sector
A Cambridgeshire care community is calling for a change in perception of the social care sector, as it expresses concern about the narrative in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, which fails to do justice to the variety of care encompassed by the industry. ...
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
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 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...