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Why PPE is vital for a care home

Event date: 13 May 2020

Caron Lever, Service Manager of our Bradbury Wing service in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne tells us about the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE).

How we are prioritising social care

Event date: 11 May 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, we've had to change the way we work so we can continue to support disabled people and our staff on the frontline.

Aine has worked for us for 18 years. When her community services closed, she volunteered to be redeployed to work in one of our care homes. She told us about her experience on the frontline and how carers are the invisible heroes.

New appreciation for our frontline staff

Event date: 6 May 2020

Russell is normally our Head of Building Compliance. With the coronavirus pandemic, his role changed as he volunteered to work at Greenacres, our care home in Sutton Coldfield.

He tells us about his experience and how it's given him a newfound respect for frontline care staff.

Remembering Leonard on VE Day

Event date: 7 May 2020

On Friday 8 May 2020 we commemorate Victory in Europe Day. This year marks 75 years since allied forces announced the surrender of Germany in Europe.

Working in a care home during coronavirus

Event date: 30 April 2020

Andrea normally works in our fundraising team. But since our services in Northern Ireland have been short on staff, she’s been helping at three of our supported living services in Belfast.

She told us how she's finding the change of role and what working on the frontline during the coronavirus crisis is really like.

Running a care home during a pandemic

Event date: 24 April 2020

Back in April, Lesley Gamm, Service Manager at Gloucestershire House in Cheltenham gave this first-hand account of life in the frontline of social care at the height of the pandemic.

Adapting to life in lockdown

Event date: 23 April 2020

Susan talks about the changes to everyday life during coronavirus lockdown. She also looks at how her role has been adapted so she can continue to support our Bells Piece service in Surrey.

Alexa, how do I escape social isolation?

Event date: 9 April 2020

This is the question we are answering as we embrace technology to keep the people we support in touch with the outside world.

Staying busy during lockdown

Event date: 30 March 2020

As the UK goes into lockdown, Emma talks about how she is finding the experience. She shares her worries around her medication being out of stock and how communities are coming together to support each other.

Staying connected during social isolation

Event date: 23 March 2020

Emma tells us about her experience of social distancing and isolating during the Coronavirus lockdown. She shares her thoughts on social media and how she's using this time to focus on her hobbies. 

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Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England & Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland). VAT no: 899322375. Registered office: Regus The News Building 3rd Floor 3 London Bridge Street London SE1 9SG

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