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Homecare provider Walfinch is deepening its support for the mental health and wellbeing of its franchisees, carers and clients. Walfinch Chief Executive Amrit Dhaliwal says: “My experience in homecare means I am aware of the importance of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our carers, franchisees and clients. “I vowed when I started […]
Having made the decision to pursue a career in the care industry less than a year ago, Monique Gadd, Managing Director of Walfinch Bolton & Bury has won the Outstanding Woman in Care Services category in the Bolton Women in Business Awards 2023. Having emigrated from Cape Town to Manchester eight years ago, Monique […]
Joan Shewry recently celebrated her 100th birthday – and now the centenarian dog lover has been wished a happy Mother’s Day by miniature poodle Mya. The visit was organised by the care team at Walfinch Oxford, who provide care for Joan alongside her son David. David says: “Joan really appreciates her Walfinch carers – and […]
The national homecare franchise business, Walfinch, has relocated its central office hub to a new site in Wantage, Oxfordshire, to support the business’ expansion aspirations to double in size within the next 24-months. Walfinch was launched in Oxford by local businessman Amrit Dhaliwal in late 2019, to provide high quality consistent care to people […]
Walfinch Mid & South Buckinghamshire receives positive rating following first CQC review A homecare company based in High Wycombe, is celebrating after achieving a ‘good’ rating following an independent review by industry regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). During the inspection, the CQC spent time speaking with care staff, those receiving care, relatives […]
The homecare franchise Walfinch is raising funds for victims of the earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria. A JustGiving page called: Care for Turkey & Syria has been created: Walfinch Ltd is fundraising for The British Red Cross Society (justgiving.com) for donations, all of which will be channelled immediately to the Red Cross to help […]
Care provider urges: “Don’t turn off the heating until you have read this!” A list of sources of help is available on the Walfinch site and on leaflets that Walfinch carers are handing to clients Homecare provider Walfinch is coming to the aid of people threatened by high energy and living costs by […]
Carers and support staff from Walfinch Oxfordshire have collectively walked 100,000 steps, in less than one week, raising funds for Age UK Oxfordshire. The walk has raised £200 and a further £300 was donated by Walfinch to bring the total to £500. The team from the homecare business, which provides care to people in […]
Walfinch, the national homecare provider, has appointed Julie Farrow as senior business development manager, to support its national network of franchisees as the group continues to pursue its ambitious growth plans. Julie joins the business with 25 years care experience and 15 years franchise experience in homecare, having previously worked as business development lead […]
In a bid to boost recruitment of new carers into the industry, homecare specialist, Walfinch, has launched a new professional career pathway programme for frontline carers. With adult social care across the country facing a recruitment challenge, having been added to the ‘UK’s shortage occupation list’*1, and an estimated 122,000 full-time equivalent vacancies*2, Walfinch […]
Homecare franchise network Walfinch has been named as a finalist in the ‘Homecare’ category at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards 2022, which celebrates excellence across the healthcare sector. The LaingBuisson Awards honours businesses that have set new quality standards in social care, clinical services and in associated advisory, property and financial roles. In its 17th year […]
A homecare franchise branch based in the centre of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, is celebrating after being rated as ‘good’ in its first official inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Inspectors visited Walfinch Mansfield and spent time speaking with care staff, those receiving care, relatives of service users and the registered manager, Tiffany Meachim. The branch […]
Monique Gadd is looking forward to playing a bigger part in her community as the new Walfinch home care franchisee in the Bolton and Bury Boroughs. Walfinch offers an alternative to care homes. Nine out of ten people say that if they need care, they would prefer to receive it in their own home. Walfinch […]
It was sweet surprises for clients of Walfinch homecare clients – and for their carers over the Jubilee weekend. Kam Gill, Walfinch Oxford owner and care co-ordinator Sarah Stanbrook were out and about surprising members of their care team with Jubilee cakes, just before they went into clients’ homes, so they could have Jubilee teas […]
Kam Gill and her Walfinch care team believe in going the extra mile – even if it’s on a golf course. Kam, Managing Director of the Walfinch care service franchise in Oxford, and her care supervisor Danielle Young, recently organised a golf session for their client Brian Marlow, 92. “He’s often talked about how he […]