Facilitating new experiences is a big part of the support that Godfrey Care provide at our services, but we also pay a lot of attention to the everyday things.

We all benefit from improving our life skills and it’s especially valuable for the people we support. It’s enormously beneficial in helping to increase their confidence and independence.

Residents at Godfrey Care’s Ash Tree House service in Burton-on-Trent have embraced the opportunity to develop their daily living skills. Many are trying out recipes in the kitchen, preparing a variety of meals and exploring different cooking techniques. They are also managing their own laundry and helping with regular household routines including cleaning and emptying bins.

The people we support have also taken charge of their shopping, drawing up grocery lists and picking out a few clothes to update their wardrobe in regular trips to supermarkets and stores in the town.

Heather Wilkinson, Registered Manager at Ash Tree House, said:

“The service team has put a lot of focus on living skills and there has been some wonderful progress over the past few weeks. It’s great to see our Ash Tree House residents challenging themselves and thriving with more responsibilities.  Supporting personal growth is one of the most satisfying and rewarding aspects of life in our service and I’m very proud of everyone involved.”

Well done to all our residents and colleagues at Ash Tree House – keep up the good work!