The work of champions

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Our work and continued commitment to driving greater inclusivity for older LGBT+ people living in our homes has been showcased at a key Shropshire event. The Small Steps Big Difference conference was held on October 3, at Shrewsbury Town Football Club, by county organisation SAND (Safe Ageing No Discrimination). The aim of the event was…

Care home hosts colourful carnival for Pride Month

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A Shropshire care home has celebrated Pride Month with its very own carnival. Staff and residents at Innage Grange care home in Bridgnorth dressed up to take part in the colourful parade to demonstrate their commitment to driving greater inclusivity in the care sector. The event, which also included dancing, games and party food, was…

Paulette takes on manager role at Newport home

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A new manager has taken over the reins of a care home run by Shropshire’s largest not-for-profit care provider Coverage Care Services. Paulette Morgan is the new manager at The Cottage Christian home in Newport. She has stepped up to the new role following the retirement of long-standing manager Julie Stevenson. Paulette joined the home…

Sue celebrates 40 years of continuous care

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A dedicated care worker is celebrating after completing 40 years’ service at the same Shropshire home. Sue Morris said she had seen many changes since starting a full-time job at Stone House in Bishop’s Castle in 1982 – but her love of looking after the elderly residents meant it was still hugely enjoyable. Care assistant…

Homes adjust to post-pandemic life following Covid jabs

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More than 90 per cent of staff across Coverage Care homes have now had a coronavirus jab as huge efforts are made to return to normal following the pandemic. In some homes, uptake of the vaccine among workers has been as high as 100 per cent, significantly reducing the risk of infection to vulnerable residents.…

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Coverage Care offers lifeline to out of work restaurant staff

Just a few weeks ago it was business as usual for all of us. Now, we face the most challenging time the world has seen for many decades. It is tough for everyone and not least those working remarkably hard on the frontline to provide vital care. I, along with the directors of Coverage Care…

Care home residents have spirits lifted by community

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Flower arranging in the sunshine, bingo and reading letters of hope from schoolchildren are just some of the ways elderly residents across Shropshire have been coping through the ongoing coronavirus epidemic. Coverage Care Services, the county’s largest independent care provider, looks after more than 800 elderly residents at its 14 care homes. With the UK…

Coverage Care offers lifeline to out of work restaurant staff

Coverage Care offers lifeline to out of work restaurant staff

Catering staff who have lost their jobs or may be facing uncertain circumstances as a result of the closure of restaurants and bars amid the COVID-19 crisis are being offered alternative employment with Shropshire’s largest independent care provider. Coverage Care Services, which operates 14 care homes in the county, said it was important businesses across…