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The face fits – 30 years not out – that’s Neil working in care!
As you are aware there is a huge national (and local) effort going into encouraging people to work in social care. Totally focussed on the job in hand….oh and you have some fun on the way too! Caring for others comes naturally…. Getting new faces in is a huge challenge -but if you’ve ever thought…
Read MoreBowled over on his birthday
This is Rob – a familiar face to many in the South Lakes. He’s one of the people we support both in a Supported Living setting at his home in Kendal -and through our CIC Right2Work. All the right gear & totally focussed – never one to “crease” up….. Rob has been testing his cricket…
Read MoreAhoy there – Stepping up comes naturally….
Throughout the Summer Oaklea have been providing activities and trips for young people across South Lakes & Furness. They were on hold in Summer 2020 -so it was great to see them back this year. This week our South Lakes gang (and our Furness group the day after) had a trip to Grizedale Forest….it turned…
Read More“Phantom” appearance by “Pink” – one day only!
Essential to what we do here at Oaklea is to ensure those we support get to live as independently as possible -and we love to assist in making sure our people take a full part in activities and leisure pursuits… We have many people among those we work with who have a host of talents…
Read More“Registering” a new face…
We are able to welcome a new face to Oaklea – please say a big ‘hello’ to Jenny Garside – she’s our new Registered Manager for the South Lakes Team in Kendal. Spreading the love -from Jenny to Oaklea and back! So who is Jenny? “I am originally from the Lake District, I left the…
Read MoreField of (Ice) dreams – if you’ve got a good map reader!
Following yesterday’s story of our customers in the North East making the most of the amazing summer – walk this way! Sounds ‘corny’ – but trust me it’s this way……follow me! We gotta get outta here -Where’s the path……our intrepid duo will find a way…..they have to ice cream beckons! This is Jack – he…
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