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...
Acquired Brain Injury – Making jokes and laughing a lot more

Acquired Brain Injury – Making jokes and laughing a lot more

Miss J’s travel from a severe acquired brain injury to the possibility of doing your own make-up   Miss J arrived at Askham Village Community after suffering a severe acquired brain injury from being hit by a car. Miss J engaged in Physiotherapy,...
Women’s Day: life as a care home manager

Women’s Day: life as a care home manager

Women’s Day – this month, the world celebrates the achievements and potential of women across all industries and sectors. We typically hear people speaking out about the contribution of women in the workplace and the opportunity cost of failing to be...