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We are delighted to announce that DL's Team have once again been awarded a certificate in recognition of their becoming
Team of the Month for July 2011.
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Since January 2011 the Team have only had five members instead of six and the Support Workers have worked virtually all the way through their days off in order that the Client does not go without care.
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The Team have shown dedication to the Client and to ICCM.
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Don't forget - your Team could be nominated too!
Caring firm changed Dick’s life
enough for keeping them side by side
A care company in Kettering has transformed the life of a man seriously affected by muscular dystrophy.
Dick Devenney, 68, has had the illness since youth but Independent Community Care Management has allowed him to begin to live a normal life. Without their 24-hour expert care Mr Devenney would be stuck in a care home but instead can live at home with his wife of 47 years. Mr Devenney, of Lavery Court, Corby, said: “ICCM has been absolutely marvellous – I would not be here at home without them. “There is no getting away from it – you could not ask for better care. They definitely go above and beyond. “They make all the difference.” Two years ago Mr Devenney, who used to work as a local taxi company switchboard operator, took a turn for the worse and his condition required specialist care. Despite being on a ventilator which breathes for him and needing constant supervision from two carers, Mr Devenney has seen a resurgence in his health in the two years since the care company moved in. He can now leave the house and even managed to attend his grandson’s 21st birthday on Saturday. His wife Jean had provided his care for 45 years before ICCM helped her out. She said: “It has given me much more freedom. “I can go out whenever I want and have even been on holiday to Spain without Dick. “I used to have to say no when somebody asked if I would like to stop for coffee but not any more.” ICCM has trained its staff to meet Mr Devenney’s needs, meaning instead of visiting hospital every six weeks he only needs a check up twice a year. His nurse liaison officer Mandy Binns has noticed a massive change in his health since ICCM took over. She said: “He is now getting out of the house and is much happier. “He is up out of bed every day and that is really down to the care team and their input.”
There is also a second article about ICCM coming third in the Healthcare 100 and how we one of the biggest employers in Northamptonshire – again another positive piece!
has been selected as ICCM's
Our photograph shows Zahra being presented with her certificate by Natasha Hole, Case Manager
· Zahra has been working with her Client for the last two years.
· Zahra has gone above and beyond her role of support worker.
· Zahra’s Client was in hospital for several months and Zahra would continue to work with her and travel to hospital in Oxford without any expenses being paid.
· Zahra has supported her Client’s partner through some difficult times.
· The care package increased and Zahra continued to support her Client by working extra shifts to prevent agency workers from being used.
· The care package now has a full team in place but Zahra continues to be pro active with her Client and supporting the new Support Workers.
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to let you all know the final results from the Healthcare 100 and also some information for your reference.
As you will all be aware, much to our surprise on Wednesday, 7th July 2010; ICCM came third in our category of the Top Independent Healthcare providers. However, overall, including healthcare providers and NHS organizations e.g. PCT’s, hospitals, Trusts etc we came 4th!!! J This is a massive achievement for everyone at ICCM and a real testament to the work done and the relationships between management, care teams and the Clients. For those of us that aren’t operational – it shows the good support we provide to our teams out there. We have been published in the supplement that now goes out with the Nursing Times and Health Service Journal.
I have also attached a lovely photo of Rakesh and Cath accepting the certificate on behalf of ICCM.
Thank you everyone!!
Published: July 2010