Newsletter Issue Precious Homes Monthly News · 2017-10-30 · Newsletter Issue: November 2017...

Newsletter Issue: November 2017

Precious Homes Monthly News

Celebrations and New Beginnings

As we head into the winter months, not even the change in weather can dampen our spirits here at Precious Homes! This month we are celebrating success in the Great British Care Awards and LaingBuisson Awards. We put the spotlight on the team at Dyers Mews, hear about Kris’ first ever trip to the cinema and get feedback from our team and partners in Birmingham following the launch event of Falcon Mews, Robin’s View and social enterprise L’uccello Café!

Contents: Precious Homes’ Great British Care Award Finalists Laing Buisson Finalists Spotlight on Dyers Mews Falcon Mews, Robin’s View and L’uccello Café launches in Birmingham Kris is our Superhero! Grow Yo’ Own Mo! Precious Homes Awards Diligo Dream Team!Andy Blue Cow Combs! Honourable Mentions for November Dates for your Diary

We are also proud to name the following nominatedindividuals and o�icially o�er our congratulations! Nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the amazing work they do at Precious Homes, a huge well done and thank you to:

Anna KoennerCharlie CorcoranGlen RandallLucas BorowictJavid HussainHeidi HanlonTreow House TeamPhoenix House Team

Managing Director of Precious Homes, Mitesh Dhanak said: “To get 14 nominations for our teams is an incredible feat, well done to all the finalists, honourable mentions and all those who nominated them. Very proud of you all!”


Precious Homes’ Great British Care Award FinalistsWe are delighted to announce a whopping 14 shortlisted finalists for Precious Homes in the Great British Care Awards 2017!

The Great British Care Awards are a series of regional events throughout England and are a celebration of excellence across the care sector, aiming to pay tribute to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work.

Each finalist was nominated by a colleague at Precious Homes, supporting their dedication and commitment whilst also helping to raise the profile of the care sector as a whole.

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Don’t forget to check our website and social media platforms for updates on the Regional Award Finals this

month! Good luck everyone!

Precious Homes 14 Regional Finalists are:

London:Anna Jackson - Care Newcomer Benedict Kigozi - Home Care Registered Manager Diligo Team – Care Team Greg Lapham – Care Innovator Joanne Rodell - Home Care Registered ManagerPrecious Homes - Care Employer Precious Homes - Putting People First Raymond Leigh and Trevor Smeaton – Ancillary Worker Sally Mills – Frontline Leader

South West:Angela Sharpe – Home Care Registered Managers

West Midlands:Karen Wells – Care Home Worker Debbie Allsworth - Care Innovator Marcelo Moreira – Care Home Manager Louise Thompson - Frontline Leaders


The LaingBuisson Awards are the ‘Oscars of health and social care’. In their 12th year of recognising excellence, nominees are judged independently and objectively and focus on the people providing the care as well as their advisors.

Coming close to winning previously as finalists in 2016, Precious Homes has been shortlisted for the ‘2017 Management Excellence Award’ which recognises excellence in management delivering exceptional service and employee engagement. Treow House have also been shortlisted for the ‘Supported Living Award’, which promotes excellence in specialist support for adults and children with physical or learning disabilities or mental health problems in a supported living setting.

Greg Lapham, Chief Operating O�icer said: “It’s fantastic news to be shortlisted for two awards at LaingBuisson this year. The awards are one of the best in the sector and these nominations are testament to the amazing work, dedication and true excellence our teams provide across Precious Homes to the people we support. Good luck to all the team members attending the finals on 15th November and also those at the Great British Care Award Regional Finals later in the year – fingers crossed and massive well done to everyone!”

The Award Finals and Gala Dinner will be held on the 15th November, Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London. Good luck to our Precious Homes teams!

Laing Buisson Finalists

It’s been awards galore this month! Precious Homes have also been named finalists in two categories of the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards 2017.

Change someone’s life - Make a di�erence

We are also proud to name the following nominatedindividuals and o�icially o�er our congratulations! Nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the amazing work they do at Precious Homes, a huge well done and thank you to:

Anna KoennerCharlie CorcoranGlen RandallLucas BorowictJavid HussainHeidi HanlonTreow House TeamPhoenix House Team

Managing Director of Precious Homes, Mitesh Dhanak said: “To get 14 nominations for our teams is an incredible feat, well done to all the finalists, honourable mentions and all those who nominated them. Very proud of you all!”


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Spotlight on Dyers Mews

This month we put the spotlight on Dyers Mews, one of Precious Homes’ residential services in Milton Keynes. Dyers Mews welcomes new Manager, Sally Mills, celebrates a revamped kitchen and o�ice as well as some amazing outcomes for people supported. Dyers Mews is a registered service designed for six people, with four people currently supported in Milton Keynes.

New Manager Sally Mills, who was recently promoted from Deputy Manager, said: “We support a range of needs at Dyers Mews including autism spectrum condition, learning disabilities and mental health needs.”

The people supported and support team at Dyers work closely with Precious Homes internal MDT developing therapeutic and behavioural strategies and promoting engagement in a personalised way.

“The team come to us each week to do various sessions with two of the individuals. They are regular faces here at the service and a key part of our team.”

The key focus is working in a person centred way and ensuring sure that each person is supported in the best way possible to suit their needs.

Dyers Mews has also had some environmental upli�s over the past few months with a brand new kitchen and o�ice space to enhance the service.

“The new kitchen space and environment is brilliant. We now have 2 ovens and more space – with the plan to be able to complete more group work, baking and cooking sessions. A real hub at the heart of the home that we look forward to using.”


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On the 18th October our West Midlands team were delighted to o�icially open Falcon Mews, Robin’s View and L’uccello Café as part of the second phase of our three-tiered residential and supported living service in Kings Heath, Birmingham.

Social workers, care coordinators, commissioners, people supported, parents and members of support groups were amongst the guests who came along to meet the team and have a look around the state-of-the-art new services and social enterprise. Swan Court, Falcon Mews and Robins View make up a three-tiered pathway model, which provides individuals with a ‘Transition Care Pathway’ on site, enabling a step-down to more independent living and reduced support over time. Senior Service Manager, Paul Smedley explains: “Following the opening of Swan Court earlier in June, we were delighted to welcome Chief Executive of Care England, Professor Martin Green back for a second visit to cut the ribbon on the two supported living services: Falcon Mews and Robin’s View, and Precious Homes’ first ever social enterprise: L’uccello Café!” The Social Enterprise o�ers a fantastic new café and polytunnels for horticultural activities along with certified courses and training opportunities on site for the people we support across our services. L’uccello café was the focal point for visitors to congregate with people we support from Precious Homes’ Arthur House residential service serving drinks and refreshments and bringing the café to life!

“This was the café’s first day and what a day it was! L’uccello Café was bursting at the seams and the buzz was really incredible. People supported and supporting team members worked hard prior to, and on the run up to the day, to make sure the café was a success.” Paul adds.

Falcon Mews, Robin’s View and L’uccello Café launches in Birmingham.

Paul adds: “Falcon Mews is on ground and first floors, with eleven self-contained flats. There is also lots of communal space including two large living rooms and a beautiful garden and sitting out area. This is a Supported Living Plus service, with the ‘plus’ being the generous array of communal space.

This concept has been designed to support people with higher levels of needs and who would also benefit from this balance of personal and shared space, on their journey towards independence. Falcon Mews sits in the pathway model between residential (Swan Court) and Supported Living (Robin’s View). Robin’s View is a seven flat Supported Living service which has a little less communal space as it encourages a more independent life, with luscious shared gardens throughout.”

Professor Martin Green said: “It’s great to see yet another example of fantastic services being developed by Precious Homes. I think what’s really important to me is that not only do we have amazing buildings, but Precious Homes have a really amazing philosophy about their care and support. This is about giving people a life, not a service. It’s about giving people the opportunities to have a good quality life. It’s so clear to see when you go to Precious Homes’ services that they are people’s homes and people are really defining what goes on in them. I feel very privileged to be here to do the o�icial opening of what I know is going to be a great home for people.”

Mitesh Dhanak, Managing Director of Precious Homes, said: “I would like to thank Martin and everyone who attended today; most especially the team behind the services here in Birmingham. A lot of hard work, time and e�ort have gone into making these services as amazing in reality as they were in vision. A huge thank you to the whole team.”

To find out more about Falcon Mews, Robin’s View or L’uccello Café, to arrange a viewing or make a referral please contact 0208 826 4343.


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Manager Marcelo Moreira explains: “Everyone who knows Kris understands how much he loves his superheroes and a long term dream of his has been to go to the cinema and watch some of his heroes in action.”

For Kris, who has autism, watching a film for over an hour and a half has in the past been a real personal challenge.Marcelo explains: “Kris has lots of energy and likes to have lots of changes in activities. Sitting through a full length film and being able to engage for that long on one activity was not previously possible.”

Over the past few months, Kris has been supported by his Key Worker Javid to increase his length of engagement in activities and decrease his anxieties. This has empowered and enabled Kris to engage for longer periods and work up to a trip to the cinema to put his new skills into action!

Marcelo adds: “Kris watched a 3D film with one of his favourite heroes, the miraculous Spider-Man. Kris enjoyed the whole film with popcorn and coca-cola. Just before heading home, Kris went to one of his favourite spots to see the aeroplanes.”

A lovely way to round o� a perfect trip - Well done Kris and Javid!

Kris Narborough who lives at Ulysses House in Birmingham has achieved a fantastic personal achievement of going to the cinema to watch one of his favourite superheroes in a full length feature film for the first time!

This month we put the spotlight on Dyers Mews, one of Precious Homes’ residential services in Milton Keynes. Dyers Mews welcomes new Manager, Sally Mills, celebrates a revamped kitchen and o�ice as well as some amazing outcomes for people supported. Dyers Mews is a registered service designed for six people, with four people currently supported in Milton Keynes.

New Manager Sally Mills, who was recently promoted from Deputy Manager, said: “We support a range of needs at Dyers Mews including autism spectrum condition, learning disabilities and mental health needs.”

The people supported and support team at Dyers work closely with Precious Homes internal MDT developing therapeutic and behavioural strategies and promoting engagement in a personalised way.

“The team come to us each week to do various sessions with two of the individuals. They are regular faces here at the service and a key part of our team.”

The key focus is working in a person centred way and ensuring sure that each person is supported in the best way possible to suit their needs.

Dyers Mews has also had some environmental upli�s over the past few months with a brand new kitchen and o�ice space to enhance the service.

“The new kitchen space and environment is brilliant. We now have 2 ovens and more space – with the plan to be able to complete more group work, baking and cooking sessions. A real hub at the heart of the home that we look forward to using.”

Kris is our Superhero!


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Grow Yo’ Own Mo!

Precious Homes’ team members are growing moustaches this November as part of ‘Movember’ - a no-shave month in a bid to raise funds for men's health: kick starting with an internal competition for the ‘Best Precious Homes moustache’. Will you join us?

The Movember Foundation charity raises awareness and vital funds for the biggest issues in men's health: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention. Every year 10,000 men die of prostate cancer - one an hour - and suicide is the biggest cause of death in men under 50.

Marek Lapham, Precious Homes Business Development Assistant, explains how you can get involved: “Get your services involved and spread the word. You can start with a clean shave or shave into a style but be sure to take a ‘before’ photo to mark your progress. Over the next 30 days grow and groom your moustache and on November 30, take a photo of your e�ort and share it with us!”

You can sign up for Movember, get a sponsor form and join the cause here:

https://uk.movember.com/register

Be sure to also join the Precious Homes Team! -

https://moteam.co/precious-homes?mc=1

In addition, there are a number of events taking part across the UK for you to get involved in and help raise money – including a series of fun runs and community events to support and help raises funds.

Find out more here: https://uk.movember.com/events/

Please send all entries for ‘Precious Homes Best Mo competition’ to:

[email protected].

Precious Homes are proud to announce that they will hold the inaugural Precious Homes Awards ceremony gala evening on Friday 8th December 2017 at the De Vere Theobalds Park, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. These awards have been introduced to recognise our exceptional teams over all of our business and the outstanding contributions being made by individuals in their job role.

Tony Ferrari, Talent Acquisition and Retention Manager explains: “The awards have been split over eleven categories as follows: Manager of the Year, Team of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Rising Star, Innovation of the Year, Making a Di�erence, Support Worker of the Year, Central Support Worker of the Year, External Partner of the Year, Business Developer of the Year and Going Above and Beyond.

All team members have been asked to nominate their colleagues in each category and to give a brief outline of why that person has been nominated. Our awards judging commit-tee have shortlisted candidates and invited them to attend an Awards Interview Day. From there, winners will be chosen in each category and will be announced on the evening of the gala event.”

Greg Lapham, Chief Operating O�icer, said: “This will be Precious Homes very first internal awards and I am delighted with our team member’s enthusiastic response to what we hope will be a much anticipated annual event in the Precious Homes’ calendar. The key aim is to showcase the fantastic work being delivered in every role across Precious Homes – rewarding those team members recognised by their colleagues and judges for delivering true excellence.”

Watch this space! #proudtobeprecious To view all the latest recruitment opportunities at Precious Homes, go to http://www.precious-homes.co.uk/vacancies/


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Diligo Dream Team!

November’s Team of the Month are the amazing team at Diligo House in London, nominated by their Manager Anna Koenner for their dedication, commitment and going the extra mile. The team, who have also been named finalists in the London Great British Care Awards, have been named a ‘dream team’ by Anna, who adds: “In addition to providing amazing support, the team have also been busy supporting the revamping and renovation of individual’s rooms and the garden - from cutting grass to painting benches! As a team they are all extremely positive and determined to make positive changes for each and every individual supported at Diligo House.

In addition, the team have dealt with a recent situation at the service showing fantastic skills. Anna says: “I was positively surprised how the team dealt with a very di�icult situation without my presence and guidelines. Despite some of the team having little experience they have all have shown their passion for caring and making a di�erence.”

They are truly a Dream Team!


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Precious Homes are proud to announce that they will hold the inaugural Precious Homes Awards ceremony gala evening on Friday 8th December 2017 at the De Vere Theobalds Park, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. These awards have been introduced to recognise our exceptional teams over all of our business and the outstanding contributions being made by individuals in their job role.

Tony Ferrari, Talent Acquisition and Retention Manager explains: “The awards have been split over eleven categories as follows: Manager of the Year, Team of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Rising Star, Innovation of the Year, Making a Di�erence, Support Worker of the Year, Central Support Worker of the Year, External Partner of the Year, Business Developer of the Year and Going Above and Beyond.

All team members have been asked to nominate their colleagues in each category and to give a brief outline of why that person has been nominated. Our awards judging commit-tee have shortlisted candidates and invited them to attend an Awards Interview Day. From there, winners will be chosen in each category and will be announced on the evening of the gala event.”

Greg Lapham, Chief Operating O�icer, said: “This will be Precious Homes very first internal awards and I am delighted with our team member’s enthusiastic response to what we hope will be a much anticipated annual event in the Precious Homes’ calendar. The key aim is to showcase the fantastic work being delivered in every role across Precious Homes – rewarding those team members recognised by their colleagues and judges for delivering true excellence.”

Watch this space! #proudtobeprecious To view all the latest recruitment opportunities at Precious Homes, go to http://www.precious-homes.co.uk/vacancies/

Andy Blue Cow Combs!

November’s team member of the month award goes to Andy Combs, Estates and Procurement Manager, who works in Precious Homes’ central support team in London.

Working across over 30 services, Andy Combs, Estates and Procurement Manager, coordinates all Precious Homes’ maintenance team and works closely with Business Development, Directors, Managers and the entire organisation to ensure our environments are quality, safe and homely for people we support.

Nominated by Business Development Manager Amy McLaughlin, she says: “Andy not only works well and builds positive relationships with his co-workers, but also takes a true interest in the people we support. He gets to know people and their support needs, then uses this knowledge and understanding to lead on creative environmental adaptation and solutions which reflect needs as well as personal choices and preferences.”

Amy adds: “Andy consistently supports the people around him and delivers results. Requests can sometimes be at very short notice however Andy’s care and attention to detail means he always goes above and beyond. A huge thank you from the Business Development and wider teams Andy Blue Cow Combs!”

How long have you worked at Precious Homes?

3 years What do you like most about working at Precious Homes? I enjoy the people I work with whilst also getting to meet the teams and people supported. There are also various opportunities to do something di�erent from day-to-day as well helping to make environments more homely. Tell us an interesting fact about yourself?

I won Team European Gold at the European Cross Country Championships in 2010. What is your favourite track?

Hans Zimmer – Now We Are Free (Gladiator ending song).

Quick fire question round with Andy:


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Honourable Mentions for November

Femi Obasham: Nominated by his manager Anna Koenner for “the professionalism and pride and care for the people he supports - always working in a truly person centred way.”

Prince Regent House: Nominated by Amy McLaughlin who said: “Naomi, Brian and the team continue to strive for excellence across the board. Already empowering every person they support to achieve truly wonderful outcomes and aspirations, the team have worked relentlessly, collaboratively and creatively to find solutions and increase independence, happiness and overall wellbeing.”

Louise Thompson: Nominated by Cathal Lyons for “being a true leader and blue cow. She is a testament to her word and absolutely loves her job and it shows!”

Raven Bansell: Nominated by Tony Ferrari for being “an exceptional person who is always bright and smiley. She has a fantastic attitude to life and is always so positive and welcoming. We promote a positive culture at Precious Homes and Raven is the epitome of this!”

Asif Mughal: Nominated by Louise Thomson for developing his own Key Worker review document tailored to an individual. She says: “this enabled the individual to actively participate in reviewing his care. Asif consistently thinks outside the box and comes up with innovative ideas.”

Fountain Road Team: Nominated by Karen Gill for their “For their dedication, professionalism and positivity during our transition period to Robin’s View.”

Here are Precious Homes’ team and team member of the month honourable mentions for November:


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Honourable Mentions for September

Dates for your Diary

Movember Charity Month and Precious Homes ‘Best Mo’ competition: 1st - 30th November 2017 https://uk.movember.com/register

World Diabetes Day 14th November 2017 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/get_involved/world-diabetes-day

LaingBuisson Award Finals and Gala Dinner:15th November 2017Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London [email protected]

Great British Care Awards:London - 10th November 2017Hilton Bankside, London.West Midlands – 24th November 2017Edgbaston stadium, Birmingham.South West – 25th November2017Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre.

Precious Homes Awards Ceremony: 8th December 2017De Vere Theobalds Park, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.

Highbury Gardens Open Day: Date to be confirmed67-69 Highbury Gardens, Seven Kings, London, IG3 8AF.

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We support individuals to become significantly more independent and confident and to successfully integrate into the community over time.

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