Support for those living with dementia

Dementia Friends dementia care logo

We are pleased to say that we have registered our organisation with Dementia Friends, which offers a platform for lots of resources and information aimed at helping our staff members understand more about dementia and how it may affect a person. What is Dementia? Dementia is a syndrome – a …

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A bespoke approach to home care services

Home Care image for Cooperative Care Colne Valley

From the outset, we launched Co-operative Care Colne Valley with a range of home care services coupled with a bespoke approach. That is because we recognise that the needs of people can be wide-ranging. For example, some people simply need help outside of the home, such as when they go …

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Supporting LGBT+ History Month

New Pride LGBT+ flag social care blog post

February is LGBT+ History Month promoting equality and diversity and increasing the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community. Here at Co-operative Care Colne Valley, we want to be a part of celebrating this fantastic message, so we are sharing a couple of thoughts in the context of our home care services …

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Team Spotlight: Jean – Board Member

Team spotlight on sourcing home care

As part of a series of short insights into our team members, we asked Jean, one of our board members, to tell us a bit about herself and her own experiences of finding home care for a family member. My mother is now very disabled but my sister and I have …

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We are looking for Care Staff

Cooperative Care Colne Valley Staff recruitment

Join us in our new domiciliary provider service We are recruiting fr care staff for our not-for-profit organisation, delivering home care and community support services in the Colne Valley area of Kirklees. You will be providing support to people who may require help with personal care tasks e.g. getting out …

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Time to Talk Day 2021

Time to Talk Day graphic

Time to Talk Day 2021 takes place on Thursday 4th February. This year focuses on the power a small conversation can have to help make a difference to someone. The campaign aims to highlight mental health and help end the stigma. “A small conversation about mental health has the power …

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Team Spotlight: Jan – Secretary to the Board

Jan Board Member on Social Care in the Colne Valley

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 …

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Dignity Action Day

Image of an elderly man illustrating home care in the Colne Valley Huddersfield Kirklees

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 …

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Team Spotlight: Stephanie – Board Member

Stephanie Bradley Team Spotlight Cooperative Care Colne Valley

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 …

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Team Spotlight: Veronika – Director

Quote Team Spotlight Cooperative Care Colne Valley Veronika

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 …

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