At Godfrey Care, we are passionate about creating environments where people feel encouraged and confident to make their own life choices and develop their skills.

At Ash Tree House in Burton-on-Trent, the people we support have been embracing opportunities both in the home and in the community. JB has been building his independence by taking charge of everyday routines at home, including preparing his own breakfasts and spending time in the kitchen flipping pancakes. He has also enjoyed various community activities and found time to pop to the local barbers for a trim.

KS has been developing his independent living skills, including laundry, cleaning, and grocery shopping, and continues to enjoy quality time with his family, sharing his experiences and progress. Meanwhile, LC has been making the most of the warmer weather with visits to local parks and cycling sessions at the athletics track. She has also been honing her baking techniques with the creation of some delicious cakes.

Similarly, our nearby service at Ashby House has been supporting people to develop and maintain independent living skills, helping them feel in control of their daily lives as they take an active role in shopping and meal preparation, including planning meals, choosing ingredients, and preparing food. They’ve also been taking part in shopping trips, building confidence with budgeting, decision-making, and community engagement.

Through tailored support and a focus on inclusion and empowerment, our services have promoted independence, wellbeing, and progression. Well done everyone at Ash Tree House and Ashby House – it’s wonderful to see people thriving with the freedom and confidence to shape their own lives.

We’re delighted to introduce three new colleagues to the Godfrey Care team, each bringing a wealth of expertise and knowledge to their roles.

Preeti Mistry – People & Culture Partner
Preeti joins us with over 13 years’ HR experience across a range of industries, including the past three years in healthcare. Her background spans both generalist and advisory HR roles, with additional experience in Learning & Development. Preeti’s people-focused approach and ability to support complex HR functions within fast-paced environments will be invaluable to our People & Culture team.

Kelly Tuffnell – Service Manager, Willow Lodge
Kelly brings 21 years of experience within the care sector and a strong passion for delivering high-quality support. Kelly is taking on a central role at our new service, Willow Lodge in Sutton-in-Ashfield, which opens this summer. She is committed to creating positive outcomes for the people we support and leading teams that provide compassionate, person-centred care. We are excited to have her expertise and leadership at Willow Lodge.

Dominic Weston – Specialist Behaviour Practitioner
Dominic joins our PBS team with experience supporting children and young people with autism and learning disabilities across educational and social care settings. Holding both a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and an MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Dominic is passionate about working collaboratively to improve quality of life and achieve positive outcomes for individuals through meaningful behavioural support strategies.

Preeti, Kelly and Dominic are three outstanding additions to our team. We look forward to the positive impact they will make across our services as we continue building futures together.

We are absolutely delighted to share that our Specialist Support Team has won the Clinical Care Collective Award at the 2026 Stars of Social Care – Teams Awards held in Manchester!

The award is a testament to the dedication, compassion, and expertise our team brings every single day to the people we support. Our Specialist Support Team plays a critical role in the planning, development and delivery of our person-centre care and support across our residential care and supported living services.

Representing our winners at the ceremony were Charlotte Notman, Specialist Psychological Practitioner, and Aaron Bushell, PBS Clinical Practitioner, who proudly accepted the award on behalf of the team.

We would also like to congratulate all of our amazing finalists:

Canal Lodge – Shining Stars Team of the Year Award finalists
Ash Tree House – Complex Care Team Award finalists
The Recruitment Team – Talent Seekers Award finalists
Pottery House – Wellbeing Warriors Award finalists

To be recognised nationally alongside so many inspiring organisations and professionals across social care is a huge honour and a fantastic achievement.

When we talk about building futures together, teamwork is fundamental to that mission – and the Stars of Social Care – Teams Awards highlight the extraordinary impact that collaboration and shared dedication have across the social care sector.

Last month’s Easter festivities were packed with fun, colour, and creativity across Godfrey Care services!

At Station House in Rolleston, everyone got stuck into arts and crafts, making everything from decorated eggs to handmade cards. Meanwhile, Ashby House in Burton-on-Trent adorned the home with bright decorations and Easter-themed displays while crafting Easter cards for loved ones, adding a personal and heartfelt touch to the season.

The Ashby House support team also organised a special celebration, inviting guests from other services for music and dancing, followed by an Easter egg hunt and a delicious home-cooked meal enjoyed by all.

Another egg hunt was the highlight of celebrations at nearby Field House, where the occasion was graced by a very special guest — none other than the Easter Bunny, who hopped over to oversee the search for chocolate! The people we support dressed up in Easter outfits and tucked into delicious seasonal baskets full of sweet treats arranged by the support team.

At Potter House in Stoke-on-Trent, Theresa from the support team also demonstrated a talent for creating gift-wrapped goodies, putting together a beautiful Easter hamper that was offered as the first prize in a raffle held across several services.

Well done to the support teams at all our services for organising some cracking Easter celebrations!

Godfrey Care have made a range of key appointments to support our ongoing growth and delivery of high-quality care services.

Rob McCready has joined us as Maintenance Manager, bringing over two decades of experience in health and care environments, strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to compliance and safety. His experience managing multi-site operations and building effective teams will be invaluable in maintaining high standards across our services.

Lorna Turner is our new Service Manager for Supported Living East Midlands. With an impressive 24-year career in health and social care, Lorna has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and a commitment to high-quality, person-centred support. Having progressed through a wide range of roles, most recently as Deputy Manager, she steps into her new position ready to drive positive outcomes.

Working closely with Lorna is Helen – our new Deputy Manager for Supported Living East Midlands – bringing a wealth of experience across residential care, mental health, and learning disabilities. Her career, rooted in compassion and person-centred support, reflects a strong commitment to empowering individuals to live independently and confidently.

Dawn Kay has been appointed as Finance Manager, bringing over 22 years of financial experience, with a comprehensive understanding of finance operations, from transactional processes to strategic oversight. She will lead our finance function, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and strong financial management.

Lorna Finegan has stepped into a new role as our Head of Operations after making a significant impact since joining us in 2025 as Regional Manager. With 16 years of experience across residential and supported living services, her leadership is grounded in integrity, collaboration, and a strong focus on quality care. She also continues to invest in her development through advanced leadership qualifications.

Together, these appointments strengthen our leadership and operational excellence, reinforcing our commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care across our services.