Medlock Court’s resident artist heads home
“They care for you so well at Medlock Court. I don’t how they get so many caring people in one spot. It’s been amazing.”
We’re thankful to Audrey for the feedback she shared with us upon receiving care and support through our Residential Enablement Service.
She made quick progress while with us, and has returned home in plenty of time to prepare for Christmas. But that’s not before leaving a thoughtful gift for everyone at Medlock to enjoy…
Audrey is a keen and talented artist. In fact, she founded an art class about a decade ago which is still going strong, with neighbours meeting weekly at The Salvation Army in Shaw.
“There are some great artists there and as we create, we have a chat and help each other out along the way.”
Audrey found that continuing to be creative was useful physically and mentally during her recovery from a fracture, and she set about drawing a picture of Medlock Court for us to display in the entrance to the building.
It’s beautifully done and we’re really grateful. What a talent!
Thank you, Audrey.
‘Your guide, to your care’ at Medlock Court January 6, 2025‘Your guide, to your care’ at Medlock Court
Recently, we’ve put together a new booklet for people spending time at Medlock Court.
It has already been useful to residents as they begin their journey with us, helping them to understand what to expect during their short time in our Residential Reablement Service.
The ‘Your guide, to your care’ booklet includes sections titled…
- Your journey in more detail
- General information (including about meals, visiting, etc)
- A photo gallery
- What people are saying about us
- An introduction to some of the team
- Privacy and dignity
- Quality assurance
- Compliments and complaints
We have a printed booklet in each room at Medlock Court (as well as a few more copies placed around the building) ready for people to read on arrival and throughout their stay.
Finally, a huge thank you and well done to Harry (one of our Business Support Officers at Medlock) who had a big hand in creating this new guide as part of his NVQ Business Administration Level 3 – a qualification he’s now completed with ‘Distinction’.
Making room for contemplation and reflection at Medlock Court November 18, 2024
Making room for contemplation and reflection at Medlock Court
This International Stress Awareness Day we want to highlight some great work done at Medlock Court, where an underused space has been repurposed into a relaxing (and popular!) ‘Contemplation Room’.
Named by our Residential Reablement team, the ‘Contemplation Room’ is being frequented by MioCare and Northern Care Alliance colleagues, as well as temporary Medlock residents and their families.
Proposed uses include;
- A quiet space if you have experienced a difficult situation
- Somewhere for people we support and families to spend some time together
- A space to meet cultural needs
- Somewhere to pick up wellbeing support tools and literature
We have recently supported Derek back to full fitness, but before he went home he was keen to accompany teammates Rose, Chiemerie and Sandra to have a look at the room and discuss its purpose….
“Mental health and physical health are both so important, and so it’s good to see a room like this here. It could be useful for many different people who spend time in this building.”
Very true and well said, Derek!
Our Registered Manager, Claire, added…
“The room has been a big hit already and we remain committed to people’s wellbeing. Our mission of supporting people to get the most out of life can mean so many things, but pausing and taking care of yourself is key in that. Thanks to everyone who’s had a hand in creating this new space for reflection.”
