Celebrating International Nurses Day
At Askham Village Community, we’re always keen to show gratitude to our valued nurses for the amazing work they do, and the positive difference they make to the lives of others. 12th May marks International Nurses Day, and so, naturally, we’re taking the...
We’re Bidding an Emotional Farewell to Isaac and Nikki
At our care facility in Cambridgeshire, we’re waving an emotional goodbye to two of our long-standing members of staff. After providing an amazing 20 years of combined service, Isaac and Nikki Ajibade are set to retire from their roles, leaving behind the...
Are You Looking For a Career in Care? Hear From Our Very Own #YoungCarers
Are you a young person looking to start a career in care? If so, you’ve come to the right place. 16th March marks Young Carers Action Day - and at Askham Village Community, we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate our young carers and highlight how rewarding a...
Meet Luke: Our New Rehab Manager
Luke Cook is one of the latest additions to our Askham family. He’s certainly had an interesting journey in the care industry so far, with experience in the British Army under his belt. Keep reading to find out more about Luke’s favourite part of his job, and...
Why young people should now be considering a career in social care
While the coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted the social care sector for obvious reasons over the past 12 months, it has also opened the doors to new possibilities and opportunities. Young people, in particular, have an exciting opportunity to...
Changing the perception of social care in 2021
2020 will be remembered for many things. For us at Askham, it was not only the year of a crushing pandemic, but the year the reputation of health and social care took a battering. We have a collective responsibility in 2021 to turn this around, not just for the...
Askham partners with The Care Workers’ Charity to help support those impacted by COVID-19
Askham Village Community is supporting The Care Workers’ Charity in its bid to provide financial stability to care employees across the UK who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Askham Village Community is supporting The Care Workers’ Charity in...
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...