At Willowbrook Homecare, our mission to provide exceptional, person-centred care services extends beyond the walls of individual homes and into the very heart of our community. One of the most enriching aspects of our work is the bonds we form with local companies and like-minded people who share our commitment, compassion, and values. This month […]
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An Afternoon of Music and Joy at Riverside Heights
What an incredible afternoon we had at Riverside Heights in Darwen! The communal lounge was filled with joy and music as residents enjoyed a wonderful session of singing along to classic tunes, ranging from the 1920s to the modern day, with the amazing Poppy Holiday. Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two) was a firm favourite, […]
Domino Afternoons at Riverside Heights
Every week, the lovely ladies and gentlemen at Riverside Heights, Darwen, come together for a delightful afternoon of dominos in the communal lounge! This cherished tradition is more than just a game; it’s a celebration of community and camaraderie. The atmosphere is always buzzing with laughter, friendly competition, and the joy of spending time with […]
Congratulations Hazira on your Level 3 Adult Care Diploma
We are thrilled to announce that our dedicated roving night carer, Hazira, has proudly achieved her Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care certificate! Hazira’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing exceptional care shine through with this achievement. Not only does it reflect her personal growth and development, but it also strengthens our team’s ability […]
Celebrating a Decade of Dedication: Jackie’s 10 Years of Service
At Willowbrook Homecare, we pride ourselves on the commitment and dedication of our team members, who are the backbone of our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care. This month, we are thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone: Jackie Murray’s ten years of exceptional service at our Lytham branch. Jackie has been a cornerstone of our […]
Embracing digitisation at Willowbrook Homecare.
At Willowbrook, we are constantly evolving to ensure our clients receive the best possible care, and we are now excited to announce that we are embracing digitisation by using digital technology to improve the quality of care and how care is delivered. What is homecare digitisation? Simply put, homecare digitisation involves integrating technology into our […]
Saying Goodbye to a Remarkable Colleague
This week marks a bittersweet moment for us at Willowbrook Homecare as we bid a fond farewell to our valued colleague, Amanda. Having been an integral part of our team since February 2018, Amanda leaves a legacy of dedication, warmth, and unparalleled commitment. In a heartfelt gesture, our Area Coordinators, Alison and Lynne, presented Amanda […]
Embracing the Joy of Easter: Warm Wishes and Blessings
As the clocks move forward and spring blooms, we’re filled with gratitude for the blessings of Easter. It’s a time of renewal, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. At Willowbrook Homecare, we extend our heartfelt wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyous Easter filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. May […]
Heartfelt Appreciation
Willowbrook Homecare would like to express our gratitude to Sam for her recent message of appreciation and the beautiful bouquet that the Extra Care Team received today. “To all the staff at Albion Mill, many thanks for everything you do and have done for my Dad. With all my love and appreciation, Sam.” Your kind […]
Welcoming Primrose Gardens, Chorley, into the Willowbrook Homecare Family
We are delighted to announce that Primrose Gardens, Chorley, has joined the Willowbrook Homecare family as part of our expansion of Extra Care services. This exciting development marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to providing exceptional care and support in the heart of our Lancashire communities. The collaboration between Willowbrook Homecare, Chorley Borough Council […]
Celebrating Two Decades of Dedication
We are thrilled to express our appreciation for Tracy Forsythe’s 20 years of outstanding service with Willowbrook Homecare. Tracy joined our care team on January 19th, 2004, and is the longest-serving member of our care team. We can only imagine how many miles she has walked over the last two decades! Tracy’s unwavering commitment, care, […]
A BIG shoutout to our incredible Roving Nights Team!
A BIG shoutout to our incredible Roving Nights Team! After a challenging few days, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Roving Nights Team for your support, dedication and hard work. Your commitment to providing quality care doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for making a positive […]
Embark on a Transformative Wellness Journey with Willowbrook Care in 2024!
Welcome to a year of self-discovery, mindfulness, and well-being with Willowbrook Care! As we step into 2024, we are thrilled to launch our 52-Week Wellness Campaign, inviting you to join us on an inspiring and uplifting journey toward holistic wellness. At Willowbrook Care, we believe in fostering a community that thrives on caring, sharing, and […]
A Christmas Message
Dear Willowbrook Family and Friends, As we approach the end of the year and embrace the festive spirit, I would like to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to you all. Christmas is a time for reflection, gratitude, and celebration. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the bonds we have formed, […]
Elf Day at Riverside Heights
Our Willowbrook Extra Care team at Riverside Heights, Darwen, recently traded in their work attire for Elf costumes, all for a worthy cause in supporting the Alzheimers Society! It was a magical afternoon filled with joy, laughter and some Christmas gift shopping, complete with a performance by the Walk this Way Choir, who were festively […]
Celebrating Elf Day and Spreading Cheer at Albion Mill
Our Willowbrook Extra Care Team had such a festive time at the Albion Mill Christmas Market & Elf Day, and we would like to express our gratitude to all those who attended the event and helped make it a magical community gathering. We are thrilled to announce that we raised an impressive £313 for the […]
Embracing the winter spirit with warmth and gratitude
Our Lytham Management Team have embarked on a heartwarming mission to spread Willowbrook wellness among our Fylde & Wyre carers. The team personally created cosy wellness packs brimming with comfort and joy. From Winter essentials to mood-lifting treats, these packs are tokens of their gratitude for the unwavering dedication of our Fylde & Wyre carers. […]
Celebrating Our Amazing Finalists at the Great British Care Awards!
A night of excitement and incredible achievements recently unfolded as our remarkable Extra Care team, Nikki and Bev, attended the North West regional finals of the Great British Care Awards held in Manchester. Nikki was a finalist for the Front Line Leader Award and Bev for the Home Care Worker Award. Dressed to impress and […]
Albion Mill’s Spectacular Halloween Bash Delivers Thrills and Chills
Spooky Greetings to our Willowbrook Extra Care Community! This year’s Halloween party at Albion Mill, Blackburn, was a massive success thanks to the fantastic people who joined us. Everyone had a wickedly good time at our Halloween Bash this year. With spooky fun and laughter, we helped turn the communal lounge into a haunted haven […]
Willowbrook Homecare awarded place on Lancashire County Council’s Living Well at Home Purchasing System
We are thrilled to announce that Willowbrook Homecare’s Hyndburn and Lytham locations have secured a place on Lancashire County Council’s Living Well at Home Purchasing System (PDPS). The Living Well at Home PDPS is to support the delivery of Lancashire County Council’s vision to enable people to live as independently and as healthily as possible […]
Macmillan Cancer Coffee Morning Raises £560 in Memory of Babs
We did it! Our Macmillan Coffee Morning was a smashing success! Together, we raised an incredible £560 for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of our good friend and colleague Babs, who sadly passed away in July after a long battle with cancer. A heartfelt thank you, thank you, thank you to each and every one […]
An extra slice of community spirit at Albion Mill
Willowbrook Homecare (Extra Care Services) is delighted to share a heart-warming event held this week at Albion Mill: The annual Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, organised by our dedicated Concierge team. In the spirit of community and giving and for such a worthy charity, we joined forces with the Blackburn with Darwen Concierge team […]
Congratulations to Joan and Malcolm on their remarkable 60th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations Joan & Malcolm Today (7th September 2023) Joan & Malcolm Doherty celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary at Albion Mill, what a beautiful milestone to celebrate. It’s heartwarming to see the joy and love they share, and the Willowbrook Homecare (Extra Care) Team are thrilled that they could share their Anniversary celebrations with them. We […]
Celebrating a Decade of Dedication: Jay’s 10 Years of Service at Willowbrook Homecare
This week, we celebrated Jay’s remarkable journey of ten years of service at Willowbrook Homecare – a journey marked by compassion, excellence, and genuine care. With a heart dedicated to providing exceptional care, Jay is an invaluable asset to our Care Support Team, consistently going above and beyond for the people we support. To mark […]
New Kits for Rishton United FC Under 10s Team!
Willowbrook Homecare is proud to announce that they have sponsored the new football kit for Rishton United FC Under 10s team. Rishton Utd FC is a local Hyndburn club which facilitates junior and senior grassroots football for over 20 teams – for boys, girls, and adults of all abilities. Liz Bell, Rishton Utd FC Social […]
A Heartfelt Thank you
I wanted to write this appreciation post to express my gratitude for the love, kindness and professional care the Willowbrook Homecare Team gave our good friend and colleague Barbara Borrowdale (Babs), who sadly passed on the 17th of July. Our Willowbrook Homecare Team never ceases to amaze me – Always going above and beyond, going […]
Thank you for Ten years of Sparkling Service, Colleen.
Recently Lindsey Dean, Finance Manager, presented Colleen Laffy with a card, display of flowers and gift on behalf of Willowbrook Homecare to personally thank her for ten years of loyal service. Colleen commenced her employment with us at our Oswaldtwistle office in July 2013, and here’s a quirky fact for you; Many of our team […]
An announcement from Elaine Brady.
With great personal sadness, I share with you all the passing of Barbara Borrowdale (Babs), our dearly respected colleague and good friend, who peacefully passed away at home whilst sleeping in the early hours of this morning with her family. Barbara joined the Willowbrook Homecare Team in 2001, progressing in her career to Operations […]
Eid celebrations at Albion Mill
Our Albion Mill community recently celebrated Eid, the end of a month of fasting from dawn to sunset, by spending quality time together and sampling sweet treats. Eid al-Fitr is sometimes referred to as the Sugar Feast, a nod to the fact that a large part of the meal eaten at the celebrations is desserts […]
Willowbrook Spotlight on Nikki
Our latest Willowbrook Spotlight is on Nikki Smith, Extra Care Deputy Manager – Willowbrook Homecare (Hyndburn). *A bit about myself: I am 55 and live with my partner – We’ve been together for over 30 years. We don’t have any children, and sadly we recently lost our beloved fur baby. Until the age of […]
Didn’t we have a lovely time the day we went to – St. Annes
What a perfect day the ladies, gentlemen, and Willowbrook Team from Albion Mill had, strolling up and down the seafront of the Victorian seaside town St. Annes in this glorious sunny weather. The coastal town St Annes on the Fylde Coast has everything, a beautiful beach with miles and miles of sand, a pier, Fairhaven […]
Coronation Day Celebrations at Albion Mill
On Saturday, May 6th at Albion Mill, we gathered to watch The Coronation Service of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. We thought the procession to Westminster Abbey, the detail in the order of service, and the splendour of the music were all just wonderful to witness, especially when the Westminister Choir sang […]
Congratulations Hazira
Willowbrook Homecare presented Hazira with her well-deserved TQUK Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) certificate this week, and we are all very proud of her achievement. What is RQF Level 2 diploma in care? A Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) Course is for learners working in a wide range of roles in a health […]
Vicky – Our worthy National Care Award Finalist
On the 17th of March, the renowned National Finals of The Great British Care Awards commenced at the ICC in Birmingham. All Regional winners gathered to celebrate and pay tribute to the Best of the Best in Social Care and to hear who would be the National winners of 2023. Throughout the evening, popular compare […]
Thank you Jean
Thank you Jean for the beautiful flowers and handwritten note delivered to Willowbrook Homecare today. To all the staff for taking so much time love and understanding. No matter what the problem is, you are always there. My love and gratitude always Jean Our hearts are bursting with pride and joy – we are so […]
Thank you Alison
Alison (via our Employee appreciation website page ) I would like to thank my Blackburn with Darwen team for the excellent care they deliver and the hard work they put in. I’m very proud of them all. They make my job a lot easier Thank you for your message of appreciation Alison
Willowbrook Spotlight on Vicky
Our latest Willowbrook Spotlight is on Vicky Yates, Extra Care Registered Manager – Willowbrook Homecare (Hyndburn). *A bit about myself: I am happily married with one daughter, two dogs, a cat, and a tortoise, and yes, many people say my house is like a zoo, but I would not have it any other way! I […]
Willowbrook Spotlight on Tracey
Our latest Willowbrook Spotlight is on Tracey Forsythe, Care Support Worker at Willowbrook Homecare (Hyndburn). *How long have you been with Willowbrook? I have worked at Willowbrook Homecare for nearly 20 years. I work in the Hyndburn area providing additional care and support to enable people to live in their homes, helping to maintain their […]
Congratulations Nicola
We are proud to share with you that Nicola Smith has achieved the following qualification, QNUK Level 3 Award for Moving and Handling Trainers (Health & Social Care) (RQF). Nicola is now an accredited Level 3 Moving and Handling Trainer and will help deliver training specific to Willowbrook Homecare. So here’s a massive Willowbrook SHOUT […]
Elf Day 2022
What an Elf-Tastic Day On the 2nd December 2022, people across the UK dressed up as elves to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Society – At Albion Mill and Riverside Heights we hosted our own fun Elf Days and raised the fantastic total amount of £ 525.95. Thank you to everyone who supported […]
Foodbank fundraiser – Thank you
Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser on Friday 25th November in aid of Union Road Community Church Foodbank – Your continued support is appreciated. In total, we raised over £300. All the fabulous prizes were kindly donated by local Oswaldtwistle businesses, colleagues and friends of Willowbrook Homecare – Your kindness, generosity and continued […]
Willowbrook Spotlight on Shannon
This week for our Willowbrook Spotlight on… feature, we would like to introduce you to Shannon, who is currently undertaking her work placement with Willowbrook Homecare. *Tell us about your career path to date. I am 19 years old and currently studying Level 2 Health and Social Care at Blackburn College whilst undertaking my placement […]
Fundraiser in aid of Union Road Community Church Foodbank
On Friday 25th of November, between 10.00 am – 2.00 pm, we will be holding a fundraising event at our Willowbrook Homecare Head Office raising money in aid of our local foodbank – Union Road Community Church, Oswaldtwistle. There will be refreshments, a raffle and a tombola, with some great prizes available to be won […]
Oh, what a night!
Willowbrook Homecare attended the Great British Care Awards in Manchester on Saturday (12th November) to celebrate alongside the best-of-the-best in frontline care and support. Willowbrook was immensely proud to have four finalists nominated for regional care awards in the following categories. Anne Silcox -The Care Assessor Award Lynsey Powell – The Registered Managers Award Vicky […]
Willowbrook Spotlight on Jessica
This week the Willowbrook Spotlight is on Jessica *Tell us about your career path. I currently work part-time at Willowbrook whilst studying. I previously worked in dentistry for nine years, where I was very much involved with the recruitment process. I also gained two years of experience as a mental health and learning disability support […]
Willowbrook Spotlight on Lynsey
To kick start our new Willowbrook Spotlight on feature, Lynsey Powell, Registered Manager & Nominated Individual at Willowbrook Homecare agreed to answer a few get-to-know-me questions. *Tell us a bit about yourself. I am happily married with two young children. I have two cats who are my adored fur babies, and when I retire, I […]
Congratulations Beverley
During Beverley’s career journey at Willowbrook, Beverley has successfully gained a Level 2 and Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. Now we are proud to announce that Beverley has also been successful in achieving a role as a Trainee Paramedic, her dream job – How wonderful is that! So, here’s a Willowbrook shout-out to you […]
Thank you, Sophie.
Recently Lynsey Powell, Registered Manager at Willowbrook Homecare (Hyndburn), received a telephone call from the relative of a gentleman client who had sadly passed. He wanted to personally thank one of the team for the care and dedication they had shown to his father. So here’s a Willowbrook appreciation shout-out to you, SOPHIE – We […]