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...
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...