Leading Lights Nominations 2007

Service type: Older People

With an excellent local reputation, Arthur House has a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Home Manager Noreen Cecil-Purvis takes an enormous amount of pride in the service they deliver, and through “Your Voice”, activities are individually centred and purposeful.

Service type: Independent Hospital

The atmosphere at Avalon is homely, with a real family attitude and sense of ownership. The manager Gayle Walstow and her team actively involve clients in every aspect of the home, and are supportive to all clients and staff in other services.

Service type: Learning Disability

Hannah Wilkinson and her team are passionate and enthusiastic about the service they provide, and have been praised for their consistent support and care. Service Users families feel involved in the home and have been delighted with the quality of care provided.

Service type: Older People

The staff at Craig Y Trwyn are a shining example of providing care to a very high standard, going the extra mile to ensure the resident’s needs are catered for. With a homely and welcoming atmosphere, residents speak highly of the service they receive.

Service type: Learning Disability

Devonshire Rd has a superb reputation, and has received praise and admiration for the standards they work to. Managed by Brian Hughes, the staff are very supportive, and service users describe Devonshire Rd as “the best home there is”.

Service type: Learning Disability

The staff at Dolphin Lane strive to ensure the highest standard of care for service users. Home Manager, Angela Galloway, is extremely effective in managing external activities allowing service users to maintain a sense of belonging in the local community.

Service type: Learning Disability

Home Manager, Anne Hill, has a dedicated team who use all their innovative skills in the provision of a high standard of care. The team are determined to ensure service users have a full and varied lifestyle, and the service users identity is reflected in the décor and facilities in the home.

Service type: Learning Disability

Home Manager Emma Richards and her staff provide excellent care and a safe environment for the service users. Teaching of daily living skills and use of a newly completed sensory room gives service users plenty of opportunity to lean and relax.

Service type: Learning Disability

As a result of the incredible support offered by Home Manager, Julie Pemberton, staff morale at Farmholme is excellent. The Home has developed close links with the local community, and all service users rooms are personalised, adding to the warm and friendly atmosphere.

Service type: Learning Disability

Glebe House has an excellent local reputation and staff are continually praised for going the extra mile for service users. Home Manager, Freddy Musegedi, ensures service users are involved in decision making and the exceptional cook makes the home an all-round great place to live and work.