Research shows that Korsakoff’s syndrome can occur in many dependent drinkers, yet the condition is rarely acknowledged and understood. Here Potens’ Area Manager for North Wales, Glenn Barnett, explains the syndrome, which causes severe memory disorder, and shares a new specialist model to support those affected to help them back to community living.
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We are recruiting for Support Workers across Wirral. Find out more about being a Support Worker below and please join us at our open day on the 17th August at Columba House, 20 Park Road South, Wirral, CH43 4UX
CQC’s Chief Executive, David Behan, paid a special visit to one of Potens’ residential services in Lancashire in June, to visit Individuals and staff as part of National Care Home Open Day.
Earlier in June our Senior Management Team held a Skills and Training Centre strategy day with Managers from across our day opportunities provisions coming together to capture best practice, drive forward ideas and make plans to increase our provision across the UK.
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Our Summer 2016 newsletter brings you news and updates from across the Potens’ Group. In this edition we hear about the launch of our children and young people services, welcome new colleagues and acquisitions and put the spotlight on our Nottingham residential service – Larwood.
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Joseph, one of the individuals we support in Preston, Lancashire has been on TV to talk about mental health during his cycle against mental health stigma ride with Community Restart in Preston – aiming to promote understanding and reduce stigma around mental health.
Winners of our 2015 Art Competition are being showcased here to demonstrate the talent and creativity of the people we support at Potens. All winning entrants were featured in our 2016 calendar which you can download here. Congratulations to everyone who entered!
Huge congratulations to Potens’ Support Worker, Justyna Karbowska, who was named Care Home Worker of the Year at the Towergate Care Award 2016 finals in recognition of the ‘dedication, commitment and loyalty’ she has given to the individuals she supports in Wallasey, Merseyside.
Potens are delighted to welcome Bradford based Supported Lives Services into the Group.
Potens has expanded its operations in North West England with the acquisition of Blackburn based Olive Tree Domiciliary Services – a specialist in providing domiciliary care for adults with learning difficulties.
