Wayne Anderson

Wayne has recently completed his level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, this is a fantastic achievement both personally and professionally and we would like to other him all our congratulations.

Deputy Manager

Following a successful interview earlier this week I am pleased to announce that Gay Longhurst has been appointed as Deputy Manager here at The Willow's.

Gay has been working within the care sector for numerous years with experience in both the private and public sector.

Gay has been working at The Willows as home administrator for just over 1 year has has vast experience not only of the operational running of the home but also the support requirements for each of the service users living at The Willows.

Gay will be an amazing asset to the management team and we all wish her all the best in her post.

Well done Gay.

College Courses

Our service user's have all now had their acceptance letters from Trowbridge college and they include foundation studies in relaxation, catering skills, photography, pottery, handling money and independent living skills.

These courses will be starting on the 14th September 2009 and we know from last year that our service user's throughly enjoyed every aspect of their time at college.

Inspection

On Thursday of last week our long awaited unannounced inspection took place, our inspector was here for the whole day and saw plenty of evidence of the improvements and work completed over the past year.

She spent a lot of time talking with individual service users and staff, I believe this really enabled her to get a clear picture of the brilliant work we have all been involved with.

The initial feedback from the day although brief was very positive, highlighting especially on the increased activities and the person centered approach that has been established and is offered to everyone.

We now awaiting the draft inspection report which we expect to receive mid way though August, this of course will also award us with our new star rating, which we hope will have increased and therefore give us the formal recognition that we feel we have achieved.

New Forest

Sue had a fantastic trip to the New Forest at the end of last week, she really enjoyed a brisk walk through the trees - on what was one of the few dry days of late! before a pub lunch.

This picture really captures her enjoyment of the day.

Keith Fishing

Keith enjoyed a day's fishing with Wayne yesterday over at Shearwater lake, just outside Warminster.

The weather held at for most of the day, but then the heavens opened and both got rather wet! but they caught a few fish so both were happy.

Truckfest

On saturday John and Kurt went over to Shepton Mallet in Somerset with a member of the staff team from The Willows to take a look at all the trucks.

The weather was fantastic and all 3 had a great time and even had the chance to meet the "Ice Road Trucker" Rik Yemm