As part of a series of short insights into our team members, we asked Jan, one of our board directors, to tell us a bit about herself and her thoughts on Social Care. I have lived in Marsden for just over 25 years, I work in Slaithwaite as a solicitor and …
Dignity Action Day on 1st February is an annual event which gives everyone the opportunity to contribute to upholding people’s rights to dignity and celebrate everyone who receives care. It aims to ensure that people who use care services – in our case that is home care / home support …
As part of a series of short insights into our team members, we asked Stephanie, one of our board directors, to tell us a bit about herself. I am excited to be part of the team bringing a new domiciliary and community care support service to the market, and I’m committed …
In the first of a series of short insights into our team members, we asked Veronika, one of our board directors, to tell us a bit about herself. I think we have an opportunity to bring about change for everyone who is connected to and impacted by domiciliary care in …
In the summer of 2020, we asked people what they felt made for great domiciliary social care in the Colne Valley. Here are some points of view. Thank you to all of those that took part, from different parts of the Colne Valley. If you want to access our service, …
Our Community Share Offer in 2020 was a great success. We reached our target, which enabled us to launch our innovative new Care Co-operative in the Colne Valley. We were particularly pleased that the vast majority of investors were local people. Despite these hard times, they saw the benefits for …
If you, or somebody you know, are struggling to: Afford Food Go shopping as you are isolating or shielding Need some support as you are confined to the house Contact us now . We co-ordinate COVID support as the Community Anchor for COVID in Colne Valley. We work in partnership …
The Covid 19 Crisis has proved that we need a better sort of domiciliary social care. More holistic and person-centred. One that moves beyond providing just basic care and allows people to lead fuller lives. One that treats care professionals with the respect they deserve. The crisis has also revealed …
We would like to share the news about our first AGM happening on 19th November! We’ve now completed a big piece of work connected to securing registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – the regulator for social care organisations – and we’re currently awaiting written confirmation that we have …
Our vision as a community social care co-operative is to blend a quality home care service with a vibrant volunteer-based community programme which will allow people using our service to live life better. We have now received a tremendous endorsement from people in the Colne Valley with our Community Share …