6. Push the broken down car and others will help. Therapist and Millwall FC Director Peter Garston shares his story
Release Date: 03/17/2023
Resident Life at Hastings Court Care Home with Bruno
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Meet Bruno! Bruno is a resident at our Hastings Court Care Home in East Sussex. He was born in India and moved to the UK in 1964, making an epic journey with his family via sea. In this episode, Bruno and Siobhan Gurney, the Client Relations Manager at Hastings Court, join us to discuss Bruno's experiences living in a Care Home, giving us a firsthand insight into what life is like as a resident. We also discuss Bruno's background and his life before Hastings Court.
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Cruise Ship to Care Home with Sam Allen
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Meet Sam Allen! Sam is the Head of Lifestyles at our Hyllden Heights Care Home in Kent. Prior to working in the care industry, Sam pursued a career as a professional singer. She began singing at the age of 18 after completing her studies in musical theatre at college. Sam then embarked on a journey working on cruise ships and superyachts as a stewardess, singer, and entertainer, sailing around the world and performing classical opera and arias to passengers of all ages. This episode explores Sam's transition from the entertainment industry to Social Care and sheds light on the...
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Yoga and Mindfulness with Terry Desmond
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Meet Terry Desmond! Terry is a former soldier and the Maintenance Manager at our Hyllden Heights Care Home in Hildenborough, Kent. In addition to Terry's maintenance duties, he also takes on the 'Well-being Champion' role at the home. As a trained yoga teacher, he conducts yoga classes for the residents and has introduced 'Mindfulness Mondays' for residents and team members. In this episode, we dig deeper into Terry's journey of well-being. Terry beautifully explains the concept of mindfulness and the practice of yoga, his experience of them both, and how they have benefitted him and given him...
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Singing for the Brain with Theresa Doody
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In this episode, we are joined by Theresa Doody, Lifestyles Manager at our Birchwood Heights Care Home in Kent. This is Theresa's second appearance on the podcast. She previously spoke on the podcast about her role at Birchwood Heights as Lifestyles Manager. In this episode, we are talking to Theresa again as she has recently completed training with the Alzheimer's Society to establish a Singing for the Brain group at Birchwood Heights. Studies have shown that music can trigger emotions and memories, connect to a person's past, and foster interaction with caregivers and others with...
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A Career in Care with Jon Mason
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Meet Jon Mason! Jon is the Head of Recruitment for Oakland Care. In this episode, we talk everything about "A Career in Care". We discuss the different roles available in a care home, including some that people may not be aware of. We talk about who can work in care, the necessary skills and experience required, the kind of person you need to be, and the many benefits and advantages of working in this field. We offer a candid look into how you can start a career in the care industry. You can contact us on: E-mail : [email protected] Website: Instagram:...
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End-of-life care, supporting those in their final days with Maryum Ahmad
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In this episode, we're joined by Maryum Ahmad, Deputy Manager at our Woodland Grove Care Home in Loughton, Essex, to discuss end-of-life care. A difficult discussion and topic to talk about, Maryum explains with sensitivity and compassion why we should all have this conversation while we are young and why it's important to have it with loved ones. We talk about how and when to discuss end-of-life care with your loved one, assessing end-of-life wishes, the final days, death and supporting families and team members after death. In this eye-opening episode, we also...
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A Care Home is not the End but the Start of a New Chapter - Life inside Hastings Court Care Home
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The new season of the Care2Share podcast will discuss the many practical questions surrounding the process of choosing a care home, moving in and what life is like for residents living in an elderly care home. In this episode, we're joined by Siobhan Gurney, Client Relationship Manager at our Hastings Court Care Home. Siobhan came to work at Hastings Court initially as a Business Administrator and has now been at Hastings Court for five years. Siobhan spoke to us about what life is like inside a care home, the activities, relationships, residents and the people who work in care. Siobhan helped...
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The importance of having a will for young and old: Wills, lasting power of attorney, probate, mental capacity and paying for a care home
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Welcome back to Season 2 of the Care2Share podcast. On the new season of the Care2Share podcast, we discuss the many practical questions surrounding choosing a care home, moving in and what life is like for residents living in an elderly care home. In this episode, we are joined by Pauline Cichy, Director of Care and Governance at Oakland Care and Nino Cuffaro, a qualified private client solicitor. We discuss care home funding, paying for a care home, and the important subjects of wills and lasting power of attorney. This vital information is not only important for those moving into a...
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12. Joanne Balmer (BEM) Shares Her Story
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Meet Joanne Balmer (BEM). Joanne Balmer (BEM) is Chief Executive Officer at Oakland Care. Since entering the world of care over 20 years ago as a Care Assistant, Joanne has risen through the ranks and developed into one of the most impressive and well-respected professionals within the sector. She received a British Empire Medal in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her services to social care during the pandemic and was invited to the King’s Coronation on May this year. On this episode of the Podcast, we learn about Joanne’s journey to becoming CEO at Oakland Care, including...
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11. Your biggest supporter should be yourself as limitations only exist if you let them. Abbe Clarke shares her story.
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Meet Abbe Clarke. An aspiring athlete, student and Lifestyles Assistant at our Birchwood Heights care home. Abbe is an inspirational young student, currently studying for her International Baccalaureate whilst balancing training five times per week as a committed member of Dartford Harriers Athletics Club. She also works as a Lifestyles Assistant, helping to run activities for our residents at our care home on the weekends and in school holidays. We talk to Abbe about what keeps her motivated to train, her commitment to running and what she gains from working in a care home environment,...
info_outlineMeet Peter Garston.
Father, Grandfather, Therapist, and Millwall Football Club Director.
In this conversation, Peter talks about his extraordinary and inspiring journey, from his upbringing to the battles he has overcome and everything that has led him to where he is today.
We discuss the significant role Millwall Football Club has played throughout his life, including his role as Fan on the Board of Directors and how he changed the relationship between the club and its fanbase.
Peter is now a Person-Centred Therapist and has exposure to many of the main therapeutic approaches; Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). He works extensively with people with addiction problems, having battled and beaten his own.
This episode is fascinating. We loved getting to know Peter and we know you will too.
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