There’s Summit Going on!

“Do it with a great team” – with or without snacks! They came, they hiked, they talked silly stuff for 12 hours (!) and raised some funds for Oaklea! Yes folks the ‘Peaky Beardies‘ did their “Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge” with verve, dignity and failed to dodge some considerable downpours! (to save explaining why they…

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Baby steps – that get results!

“What a great achievement for Suzanne” Lisa Clarey, Oaklea Team Manager How about this for a tale to melt the hardest of hearts from a lovely lady Oaklea support in the North East! (Especially appropriate as we celebrate National Carers Week). Her support, Margi tells all in her own words in this rather unique way…

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Wheels in motion for Carers Week!

This week is National Carers Week – and to mark it & celebrate those who care for those we support we have some lovely tales from across Oaklealand! This year the theme is ‘Putting Carers on the Map’ – think these folks certainly do that with various routes to good care! Trevor is good to…

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Ella has her eye on the prize!

“Do it with a great team” – an Oaklea strategic objective – bring it on says Ella! Throughout this week we have been celebrating National Volunteers Week – getting involved in your community can take many forms – from giving time, helping a charity (like us) or taking part in an activity on a regular…

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Giving back in so many ways!

This week is National Volunteers Week -something we mark every year. We have two contrasting & inspiring stories of our people and how they give back. Dan is King of the Castle! We start in the North East. With a tale involving Dan, who Oaklea support in County Durham. Dan – as well as being…

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Birthday Care Avengers Assemble!

We do love it when we get a cracking team line up…..and how about this one thanks to some great snaps from our very own Becki Kidd! A top squad formation! Gareth Southgate may need to re think his team formation -this bunch are on fire – on the BBQ at least! In fact they’ve…

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