At Enablement Care, we continually strive to create a supportive, happy, and confident community for all our residents. Our recent residents’ meeting was a fantastic opportunity to gather feedback and hear directly from our valued residents about their experiences and suggestions. We’re excited to share some of the highlights of this feedback.
Thanks to everyone that took part!
On our most recent walking club adventure, we set out to explore the nearby town of Belper. Known for its rich industrial heritage and picturesque surroundings, Belper always makes for a fab’ destination. The walk took us through the heart of the town, with plenty of time to admire its historic mill buildings and gorgeous landscapes. Along the way, we stumbled upon a fun and quirky stop – a larger-than-life statue of the one and only Mr Potato Head!! It made for some great photo opportunities and plenty of laughs!
The Walking Club is a wonderful way to connect with nature, meet like-minded people, and explore the beautiful local areas. Our walks vary in difficulty, but we always make sure there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a gentle stroll or a more challenging hike, our club offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for all abilities.
If you’re a service user and you’d like to join us on future walks, please get in touch! We meet every Tuesday, and our next adventure will take us to another great location nearby. Simply bring comfortable walking shoes, a bottle of water, and a sense of adventure.
We look forward to welcoming new faces to the group!
We value the feedback from our staff as a way to continuously improve our services and working environment. Recently, we conducted a survey to gain insights into our team’s roles, professional development needs, leadership feedback, and overall satisfaction. The results provide valuable perspectives that will guide our continuous improvement.
Our staff were asked about areas where they felt they needed additional training to further their professional growth. Leadership training stood out as a key area, with 12 respondents identifying this as a priority. Software training followed closely with 10, and other areas such as teamwork, technical certifications, and time management also emerged as significant.
We received varied but generally positive feedback on leadership. Respondents were asked about their confidence in senior leadership, communication from leadership, and the vision for the future. While most agreed or strongly agreed with these statements, we also received some neutral or disagreeing responses, indicating room for improvement.
Opportunities for professional growth, job-related training, and skill application are important to our team members. While the majority of respondents agree that growth opportunities are available, a small percentage expressed dissatisfaction, which shows us there is more we can do to ensure everyone feels supported in their career advancement.
We asked the team about the effectiveness of ‘Log My Care’ in their day-to-day work. The majority of responses indicated that the system is working well and enables efficient tracking of care plans and service users’ needs. Some feedback pointed out occasional issues with signal or the need for minor adjustments, but overall, staff members feel this tool has been effective.
One of the most encouraging results from the survey is the overall satisfaction among staff. 18 team members reported being extremely satisfied with their current employer, while another 10 indicated they were somewhat satisfied. Although a small number of respondents expressed dissatisfaction, this high level of satisfaction shows that most of our staff feel valued and happy in their roles.
These survey results provide a clear picture of where we excel and where there’s room for improvement. We are committed to acting on this feedback to ensure our team feels empowered, supported, and equipped to provide the best care possible. We’ll be rolling out more targeted training, refining our leadership communication, and continuing to work on the areas that matter most to our dedicated staff.
Thanks to all that took part in this survey.
As the old saying goes, ‘The sun always shines on the blessed,’ and we were certainly blessed on our recent walk to Stanton Moor to see the Nine Ladies.
Our group enjoyed a wonderful 2.5-mile walk through farmland, spotting sheep, cows, and even alpacas along the way. We had a good laugh climbing over the stile as the views began to open up, revealing a stunning panorama. From the top, we could see Matlock and Riber Castle in all their glory.
Reaching the Nine Ladies stone circle, we were amused to find not just nine stones, but also a lady doing yoga in the middle, making it ten! After soaking in the scenery, we made our way back to Barn Farm, where we were warmly greeted at the shop and treated ourselves to some well-deserved coffees.
Such a lovely day—everyone left feeling contented and happy! 
If any service users would like to join us on future walks, please speak with your community support worker or call the office on **01623 397750**.
