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Those businesses across the network who have grown their business and shown innovation and forward thinking are recognised with our regional and national awards. Regional awards were won by Caremark Maidstone, Southampton, Wandsworth, Dacorum & St Albans, Worcester & Malvern Hills, Cambridge & South Cambridgeshire, North Downs, Ards & Belfast. National awards were won by Caremark Worcester & Malvern Hills, Ealing, Broxtowe & Erewash, Elmbridge, Thanet and North Downs, Ards & Belfast. Joint CEO David Glover said: “It is very important to recognise the unbelievable work done by our franchisees and their brilliant teams. My only regret is that we can’t award all our franchisees as, without exception, the work they do in their communities, especially during such challenging times, is truly outstanding.”
Together again! Franchisees rate Caremark’s 15th annual conference as top notch. After a challenging 12 months, the network were reunited at our annual conference for a packed agenda offering franchisees valuable & inspirational content from leading speakers across the business & care world. This year’s gathering was particularly poignant. It was the first conference & network gathering since Kevin Lewis, Caremark’s founder, had unexpectedly passed away last year.
15 new research studies, backed by government funding through the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), will allow UK researchers to draw together their expertise from analysing long COVID among those suffering long-term effects. The latest research shows that although many people make a full recovery following COVID-19, a significant proportion continue to experience chronic symptoms for months. These studies aim to help those affected return to their normal lives.
With hundreds of entries across every sector, we are delighted to be placed 15th in the Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100). Franchises are ranked based on their financial performance, network size, contribution to the community & support offered to their franchisees. Mark Thompson, Caremark Director of Franchise Recruitment “It is an honour to have maintained our Top 15 status, within the prestigious HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 Award Winners for 2022.
New CQC report celebrates ‘life-changing’ benefits of Care at Home. The report highlights how the right community support can improve outcomes for people with a learning disability, a mental health need & autism. The regulator’s Home for Good report celebrates examples of successful community support provided to people with complex needs.
The team from Caremark (Dartford & Gravesham) were not only celebrating being finalists in 4 categories at the Kent Care Awards 2021 but were rightfully delighted with Kerry Lavallin walking away with the gong in the ‘Community Care Registered Manager of the Year’ Category. Kerry has been instrumental in evolving the business and it was evident from the moment we met that she had a clear understanding of what exceptional customer service looks like and knew how to lead a team. Congratulations!
New data from Skills for Care show that domiciliary care services continued to grow in 2021, overtaking residential care in the number of job roles for a second year running! According to the organisation’s latest ‘Size & Structure of the Adult Workforce in England’ update, the vast majority of the increase during the pandemic was in CQC regulated non-residential care services, which increased by 40,000 jobs or 7%. 2020/21 figures estimated 1.54 million people are working in adult social care.
Caremark Southend & Rochford laid on an afternoon tea party for their clients who have been self-isolating since the beginning of the pandemic & have been unable to access the community or their normal clubs & activities. Some of their Care & Support Workers had noticed many of their clients that they had been caring for had not accessed the community for several months due to the pandemic and wanted to arrange something to lift spirits and facilitate a community event.
Amber from Caremark Cheltenham & Tewkesbury leads a double life! A highflyer with Virgin Airlines cabin crew, but she’s now also part of a well-grounded caring and support crew with Caremark. After being furloughed during lockdown Amber decided she needed another job and applied to Caremark. She’s enjoyed it so much she’s stayed and now combines both jobs. “That flexibility is important to me. I enjoy both jobs and now when I don’t have a flight I can work for Caremark,” said Amber.
Caremark are delighted to share that 3 care providers across varying categories and geographies have gained the ultimate recognition at the Great British Care Awards 2021. Winners: Maria Gomez (Caremark Worcester & Malvern Hills) won in the category: ‘Care Coordinator’. Sally Sullivan (Caremark Mid Sussex & Crawley) won in the category: ‘Home Care Worker'. Simon Rowland (Caremark Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge & Malling) won in the category: 'Best Home Care Registered Manager'.
