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Care Assistants Sign up for Diploma’s in Health & Social Care

Learn Direct were at Townfield and Coach House today to sign up some of the new carers to their Diplomas in Health & Social Care and also check on the progress of some of the existing learners.

This nationally recognised qualification proves you can deliver health and social care to a required standard. The training is designed to teach you how to deliver an excellent level of care, develop a clear understanding of your specific role and responsibilities, create a safe and healthy environment for yourself and those you care for, and have your achievements acknowledged.

Kath the registered manager at Townfield and Coach House said “Its fantastic for the carers to be able to extend their knowledge beyond the training that we provide in our care academy. Health & Social Care has changed over the years and now it is being seen as a good career choice either as a foundation for a nursing career or to progress in the social care sector”

If you are interested in starting a career in Health & Social Care and wish to apply to join our team then you can fill in an application form online, call in to collect one or download one to complete in your own time.

Pat Forsyth working on the Health & Social Care Diploma with her tutor from Learn Direct

The Macmillan Coffee morning raffle prizes have now been claimed by their winners.  The first prize was two tickets to watch Manchester United at Old Trafford and a Meal at Hotel Football which was won by Susan and Ronnie Jarrett. (Pictured Above)

Susan and Ronnie picked the Manchester Derby and although the result was 0-0 they really enjoyed their meal at Hotel football and the atmosphere at the game.

Listed below is a full list of all competition winners and also the people or companies who donated the prizes. Thankyou again to everyone who donated or supported the event.

The afternoon involved a guess the number of 100s and 1000s on the cake, plenty of tea or coffee and a wide selection of cakes as well as the draw for the raffle. Entertainment was provided by a Robin Darcy a local vocalist from Colne and Cooper Critters who visited the home with a wide range of different animals and critters.

The Mayor of Hyndburn Marlene Haworth and Mayoress Dorothy Berry attended the afternoon as part of their challenge to visit as many Macmillan coffee events as possible. (Pictured Below: Steff Wells, Mayoress Dorothy Berry, Mayor Marlene Haworth, Kath Howard, Mikala Edwards)

Kathleen Howard the registered manager said “I would like to thank all of the local companies who donated a prize for the raffle and all the volunteers, staff and visitors who helped raise an amazing £1177.81 for a cause close to everyone’s hearts.”

Competition Winners

Remember Remember the 5th of November!

As Bonfire Nights comes closer preparations have begun for the annual firework display at Townfield and Coach House and Sherwood House. Every year we hold a small firework display in the grounds of the residential homes to ensure that no one misses out on this Great British Tradition. Service users will enjoy treacle toffee, a home made potato pie supper followed with a slice of parkin whilst watching the fireworks from the warmth and safety of the dining room.

Townfield and Coach House service users and staff received a unexpected treat over the weekend!

Maria Payne one of our long standing employees entered the care home into a Facebook competition to win some spooky cupcakes and a Halloween hamper.

Clayton Park Bakery announced the winner on their Facebook page on Friday evening, the cakes and hamper where delivered on Saturday morning for everyone to enjoy.

We are please to announce Townfield Home Care has been awarded a key contract with Lancashire County Council.