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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 […]
The award-winning estate agency Propertynest has expanded into Guildford with new franchisee Stephen Lowe. Stephen will now manage a property lettings and sales agency servicing residents of Guildford and the surrounding villages in Surrey. “I am passionate about delivering quality customer service having worked in the hospitality industry for two decades,” explains Stephen Lowe. […]
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 […]
The fresh fries franchise, Awesome Chips, has added vegan burgers to its menu following a successful trial. A Vegan Chicken-style burger, Cheeseburger plus Vegan Wings are now available in the Birmingham and Leicester shops and for local delivery. “Myself and my family have been vegetarians for about ten years now and we’ve been working on […]
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 […]
Awesome Chips which recently launched as a franchise, has reported a 20% increase in like-for-like sales in January compared with last year. Roni Dalal founder of Awesome Chips confirms: “Across our three shops in Birmingham, London and Leicester we served over 15,000 portions of chips alone in January, which is 20% up on last year. […]
Awesome Chips has launched as a franchise. The company set up in 2015, serves-up fresh hand cut chips, complimented with a range of sauces, rubs and spices and nothing else. With successful branches in Leicester, Wood Green in London and the Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham, Awesome Chips is now welcoming applications from franchisees to […]
The award-winning estate agency Propertynest is expanding into Yateley as experienced agent Mark Holloway now joins the growing team. Propertynest’s Elmbridge agent Doug Parks set up his branch of the franchised agency, in Surrey in the summer of 2020 and since then, the business has gone from strength to strength. He explains: “Welcoming Mark is […]
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 […]
I was discussing the 5D’s with a client recently and felt inspired to share this learning with the wider B4 audience. The 5D’s will enable you to consider who you need to be to lead your business through the coming months, what actions you may want to put in place to ensure you are doing […]
We are all experiencing change, whether it is in your life, your career or just the changing seasons. For some of us the prospect of change creates new opportunities, and for others it can feel terrifying. Most people are somewhere in between the two, but wherever you are, this event will help you find some […]