Covid-19 Our CQC report
June 5th, 2020 in BlogOf course everyone is concerned that organisations are doing everything to ensure that best practice and safety to contain this virus is being done. We are no exception, Care Quality Commission who are the enforcement authority have recently undertaken an assessment of how we are…
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The challenges of rural care
January 19th, 2018 in BlogRising costs and pressures on social care staff are increasing all the time and this is having a serious effect on the care industry – particularly for those living in more rural areas. Caring for customers in the countryside is more difficult because of the…
Read more…How to help isolated people tackle loneliness
September 28th, 2017 in BlogFeeling isolated and lonely is an increasing problem across the country, affecting millions of people and putting more pressure on our already overstretched public services. Identifying those in need is not easy – even to those directly involved – and doing something about it can…
Read more…Sally named Sentinel Carer of the Quarter
July 7th, 2017 in BlogIt is always a pleasure to highlight the high quality work of our staff and the time has come around again to unveil our prestigious Carer of the Quarter winner – so step up and take a bow Sally Edwards (pictured receiving the award from…
Read more…Bake day in Telford to aid Bloodwise
June 20th, 2017 in BlogWe are hoping as many people as possible will get behind our charity bake event in August – soggy bottoms and all! Great British Bake-Off stars Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry won’t be there but we hope many of you will as we try to…
Read more…Sentinel praised at Shropshire Star business awards
May 12th, 2017 in BlogWe were proud and delighted to attend the Shropshire Star Excellence in Business Awards ceremony recently. OK, so we didn’t win, but being named as a finalist in the best small to medium-sized business category was a fantastic achievement for us here at Sentinel Care…
Read more…Awards for our Lindas!
April 13th, 2017 in BlogWe are delighted to announce Linda Fletcher as our Carer of the Quarter. Linda, from Codsall, only joined us six months ago and has proved to be a valued team member who always puts customers and their families first. Our managing director Steve Harris said:…
Read more…Sentinel celebrates glowing inspection report
April 4th, 2017 in BlogWe are delighted to announce that Sentinel Care Services has been given a glowing report by the care industry watchdog. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The…
Read more…Sentinel Care Services shortlisted for a business award
March 8th, 2017 in BlogWe are delighted to have been shortlisted for a Shropshire Star Excellence in Business Award – something which is quite rare in the care industry. As carers providing support to people across Shropshire and Staffordshire, we don’t often think of ourselves as the sort of…
Read more…Apprentices off to a flying start in care industry
February 16th, 2017 in BlogHere at Sentinel Care Services we pride ourselves on giving our new starters every opportunity to make a successful career in the care industry. Our comprehensive Footsteps apprenticeship programme is designed to give new carers the best possible training and earn the relevant qualifications along…
Read more…Delight at money raised for blood cancer charity
January 18th, 2017 in BlogThe team here at Sentinel Care Services are delighted to announce that we managed to raise more than £1,000 in our recent prize draw and cake sale. The money will go to the blood cancer charity, Bloodwise, which is a particularly important charity for the…
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