Having access to enjoyable outdoor spaces is something many of the people we support value highly. The garden has become a particularly special place for MB, who lives at our Dorset House service in Chesterfield.

MB takes great pride in caring for her plants, spending time watering them and watching her garden grow. Through her care and creativity, she has transformed the space into a beautiful, peaceful environment where she can relax and enjoy being outdoors.

It’s also become a welcoming space for local wildlife. MB particularly enjoys watching the birds and squirrels that visit the garden and takes great pleasure in seeing nature thrive around her.

It’s wonderful to see MB making the most of the Dorset House gardens and having a space where she can spend time doing something she genuinely enjoys, at her own pace.

We all benefit from taking time to look after our wellbeing. At our Ashby House service in Burton-on-Trent, that’s something the team makes a priority every week.

Every Wednesday is Wellbeing Wednesday, giving both colleagues and the people we support dedicated time to slow down, check in with one another and focus on how we’re feeling.

Natalia Bloor, Service Manager at Ashby House, said:

“Wellbeing Wednesday is a tradition we’ve established at Ashby House. Every week, it gives everyone the opportunity to check in with one another, enjoy meaningful conversations and feel comfortable and empowered to talk openly about how they’re feeling. To make the day even more enjoyable, we provide free vouchers for drinks and snacks, and each week we introduce a fun activity to encourage laughter, lift spirits and bring everyone together. Last week it was a round of Would You Rather?, which received some interesting answers! Looking after our wellbeing is just as important as looking after each other, so I’ve been delighted to see how much it’s been embraced by the people we support and the team.”

Wellbeing can look different for everyone, but making time for it is important. We’re proud to see Natalia and the Ashby House team create space for everyone to feel heard, supported and able to take a moment for themselves.

At Godfrey Care, we believe in providing opportunities for people to explore their interests, develop new skills and find creative ways to express themselves.

The team at Pottery House in Stoke-on-Trent has been putting that approach into practice, supporting IDR to pursue his interest in art and develop his technique through dedicated tuition sessions. After showing an interest in art, IDR began tuition sessions organised by the Pottery House team, and he has been excelling ever since. He has shown fantastic focus, enthusiasm and determination during his sessions, producing some amazing artwork that is now proudly displayed around the service.

It has been wonderful to celebrate IDR’s achievements and see his confidence continue to grow. His hard work and positive attitude have really stood out, and his artwork is a brilliant reflection of the progress he is making.

It’s been a busy few weeks at our Station House service in Rolleston, where the support team have been organising a wide range of activities, bringing new skills, experiences and plenty of opportunities to get involved.

A fun-filled month included a friendly bowling competition, notable for its good humour and Station House’s trademark team spirit. JT also celebrated his birthday with a fantastic make-your-own pizza party, organised by the Station House team. Each chef had free rein to choose their own toppings, creating some delicious flavour combinations that went down extremely well!

As well as activities at home, the people we support have been exploring the local community, trying out some of the play parks near Station House and even stopping to say hello to ducks taking shade by the lake. Each outing has provided opportunities to stay active, enjoy the fresh air and discover more of what the local area has to offer.

From ten pins to toppings, it’s been great to see everyone getting stuck into so many different activities and making the most of the summer!

Godfrey Care are delighted to celebrate some fantastic team news, with new appointments and internal progression recognising the experience, commitment and talent within our organisation.

Emma Johnson has joined us as Head of Quality, bringing extensive experience as a Registered Learning Disability Nurse, supporting people with complex needs across secure services, specialist residential provision and NHS assessment and treatment services.

Over the past five years, Emma has focused on quality improvement and regulatory compliance, most recently as Head of Quality and Compliance at a national healthcare group.
Since joining Godfrey Care, Emma has already been visiting our services, meeting colleagues and the people we support, and seeing first-hand the dedication across the organisation. We’re delighted to welcome her to the team and look forward to working with her as we continue to strengthen quality and outcomes across our services.


Hayley Morgan has stepped up into the role of Head of Business Development, following 20 months as Business Development Lead supporting the growth of Godfrey Care. She is looking forward to continuing that journey, helping to grow the organisation while also building and developing an incredible team. We’re very grateful for the commitment, creativity and strategic thinking Hayley has brought to our growth over the past two years, and we’re excited to see what comes next in her new role.

Toni Parker has also stepped up into a new role, becoming Deputy Manager at our Dorset House service in Chesterfield. Toni has more than 20 years’ experience in the care sector and joined Godfrey Care 15 months ago, spending the past 13 months at Dorset House. Her commitment to person-centred care and support has seen her progress from Team Leader to Deputy Manager in just over a year. Toni is passionate about creating a safe, positive and enabling environment and is looking forward to continuing to support her team and uphold the high standards at Dorset House.

Congratulations to Hayley and Toni on your progression with Godfrey Care, and a warm welcome to the team, Emma!