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Families. They’re pretty special. We wholeheartedly embrace and encourage family involvement at Consensus, understanding the positive impact that familial support can have on a person's happiness and progress. From regular visits to actively participating in care planning & decision-making, we believe maintaining a strong bond between family members is vital for loved ones happiness & growth. At Consensus, we are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for people's loved to grow and flourish. If you want to find out more about how we work together with families to facilitate the best outcomes and futures for those we support, head over to our website:
In the lead up to Christmas, we've had a very special visitor making his way through all our Consensus services... that's right folks, Santa Claus himself has taken time out of his busy schedule to make some dreams come true! 🎅 After Jake from Leofric Villa and some other people sent very polite letters asking him to visit, we've managed to capture Santa visiting; ✨ Leofric Villa - spreading sparkles of magic (and some impressive moves) 🎁 Gretton House - despite the Grinch's presence, Santa didn't let any presents get damaged! 🎄 Phoenix House - making sure to get a photo with everyone there And plenty of other services across Consensus. Now, don't forget to thank Santa Claus by leaving a mince pie out for him tomorrow night, and a carrot for Rudolf too! 🥕
It’s certainly a magical time across Consensus at the moment – parties being had, presents being wrapped, and a whole lot of Christmas joy & spirit is all around. And at Phoenix House, the Christmas spirit is certainly buzzing throughout after their own Christmas miracle… Cue Betty – having lived at Phoenix House for years, Betty loves nothing more than the comforts of her own flat but has decided for the past 10 years she’d rather stay inside, than venture out of her front door. Well, that’s all changed. With Christmas magic in the air, Betty has stepped outside of her flat for the first time (and even a few more times since!), all to be apart of a group Christmas photo at Phoenix House. A few tears were certainly shed at seeing Betty make this amazing achievement – a massive well done to everyone at Phoenix House for helping Betty achieve this. 👏 Tissues at the ready, read the whole magical story here;
Did you know, the manufacturing process to produce one laptop uses enough drinking water for 9 people – for their whole lifetime. And with over 2000 colleagues, we have our fair share of technology to hand. With such startling statistics, Rhys - Our Head of IT, has been steering Consensus towards a greener IT Infrastructure, one laptop at a time. Recycling, reusing, and reducing, our first IT collection has seen; ♻️ 46 assets collected – recycling 13, reusing 33, and sending NONE to landfill. ♻️ An estimated 13,942.5KG of CO2e from reaching the atmosphere ♻️ 100 trees planted, offsetting enough CO2e to continuously heat a home for 400 days, or drive 115,000 in a car. The first of many, read about our steps towards sustainability;
Next Tuesday we'll be in Gretton at the recruitment open day, hoping to welcome some new faces to our fabulous team at Gretton House! A specialist home for those with PWS, you'll be supporting people to learn new life skills, enjoy their hobbies, reach their goals, and live a healthy & active life. Come along, meet some of the amazing team, and find your new role at Consensus; 📍 Gretton Village Hall, 61 Kirby Rd, Gretton, Corby NN17 3DB 🕒 10am - 3pm, Tuesday 12th December #TeamConsensus
Ice creams, laughs, and lots of nattering - Kate and Tammy had a golly good time having a catch-up in Clacton-on-Sea. After many years of friendship, Kate made the trip down to visit Tammy to spent some quality time together, accompanied by support workers Tracy and Donna. Fitting in plenty of activities and chatting, everyone had a wonderful time together. Supporting life-long friendships and making memories that last - we love seeing Kate & Tammy's friendship flourish;
Snazzy outfits and hat at the ready - Paul took to the high seas on a cruise to Amsterdam. Fulfilling a lifelong dream of his, Paul spent his time exploring the sites of Amsterdam, visiting plenty of coffee bars, and even fitted in some time in the ships sauna! Full of smiles, laughter, and plenty of photo opportunities, see all the exploring Paul got up to;
Today around the world, we're recognising and raising awareness of World Diabetes Day 🌍 Living with diabetes can often come with it's highs and lows, but across Consensus we're here to support the people in our homes to manage & understand diabetes - ensuring life is being lived to the fullest. Raising awareness; a very talented artist and avid content creator Theresa is on a mission to educate others on what living with diabetes is like ,as well as how it can be managed. With over 3000 subscribers on her YouTube channel, Theresa shares tips like; 🌟 'Healthy eating plays a key role in managing diabetes. By making smart food choices, you can maintain stable blood sugar levels and live a vibrant life' 🌟' Don't forget the power of hydration. Drinking plenty of water helps regulate blood sugar levels and supports overall health physical activity' Through education, drive, and a shining personality, learn about Diabetes through the eyes of Theresa: #WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesAwareness
Your moment to shine. Here at Consensus, everyday is unique. Our rewarding careers make a difference and have a meaningful impact on people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs; making memories that last. Made up of wonderful colleagues in both our services & central support office, people are at the heart of everything we do. Be a part of a caring, dedicated, and inspiring team, and find your moment to shine. Join #TeamConsensus
When the CIW recently visited Parklands, not only did they share some amazing feedback, but we heard some great things from family members, too. 🌟 ‘We observed care workers to be attentive, kind, and supportive to people.’ 🌟 ‘People and their relatives told us how they are supported to be independent as they can be, to make their own choices and spend their time doing the things they want to do.’ 🌟 One family member said “It is fantastic here, they love living here, it’s like a home from home.” Whilst another shared “The staff are lovely, communication is very good, and we are always made to feel very welcome.” The report is a real testament to the colleagues that help make the place as great as it is, well done everyone 👏 #TeamConsensus
