S1 E3: The chicks were heaven sent - Skills for Care | The care exchange

Series 1 Episode 3: The chicks were heaven sent

Marlene Kelly, the registered manager of Auburn Mere Care Home in Watford shares her views on the importance of concentrating on meaningful activities that provide occupation and connection. She discusses how the pandemic has helped her work out what really matters and highlights the importance of managers thinking about their own wellbeing.

Marlene also tells us about some very special chicks who visited the home during the pandemic! Follow Auburn Mere on Facebook and Instagram.

Resources

• Recorded registered manager webinars: our registered manager webinars cover a wide range of topics and are delivered to a live audience, but recorded for further viewing whenever is convenient for you.
• Wellbeing: See the Skills for Care wellbeing area for tips and ideas for you and your team.
• Action learning: Marlene shares how invaluable she has found the Skills for Care action learning set. Join a peer support action learning set by becoming a registered manager member. Once you’re a member you can also access our mentoring programme.
  
• Networking: Marlene is the chair of her local registered manager network. Find a network near you.