Askham – Going beyond the norms of accepted practice

Askham – Going beyond the norms of accepted practice

On the outskirts of Doddington in Cambridgeshire, Askham Village Community is a specialist rehabilitation and care campus which has grown from a single elderly care home to a complex of five, supporting the needs of a diverse client group. Caring Times editor Geoff...
Stroke – Finding a safe place to talk about it

Stroke – Finding a safe place to talk about it

Mr L was admitted to Askham Village Community for a period of rehabilitation following a stroke.   Mr L previously had a career in the prison service and was completely independent in all aspects of daily living and lived at home with his wife and daughter. Upon...
Askham’s call for partnership initiative with local GPs

Askham’s call for partnership initiative with local GPs

Fenland care home, Askham Village Community, says its partnership scheme with local GPs is so successful, it should be rolled out nationwide.   The initiative was set-up to combat the frequency of GP call-outs – often multiple times daily, sometimes even for the...
Turning bed-blocking into a successful discharge

Turning bed-blocking into a successful discharge

Mrs. F was a retiree (65+) who lived at home independently with the help of regular visits by care workers. With her children and grandchildren close by, she enjoyed an active and community focused lifestyle. After a fall at home which resulted in a spinal injury,...