Stockport Express

Care team lands top Trust honour

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THE team at New Care’s Bramhall Manor care centre on Robins Lane in Bramhall has received a special Making a Difference award from Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

Personally delivered and presented by chief executive of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Karen James OBE as part of the Trust’s wider ‘Thank You February’ initiative, the certificat­e recognises the care home’s outstandin­g contributi­on and dedicated commitment during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bramhall Manor is one of only a handful of local healthcare organisati­ons to receive the award.

Upon opening in March last year, it was commission­ed in its entirety by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which also runs Stepping Hill Hospital, NHS Stockport CCG and Stockport Council as part of a joint Borough-wide plan to respond to the Coronaviru­s pandemic.

Over the last 12 months, the New Care team at the home has worked tirelessly to help ease the pressure on the NHS in the locality by offering a much-needed and viable solution to the shortfall of hospital beds by caring for those who are well enough to leave hospital but not quite able to care for themselves fully at home.

The partnershi­p has been instrument­al in helping the local NHS deal with the increase in hospital admissions, both as a result of the pandemic and also during the recent busy winter months.

Karen made a surprise visit to Bramhall Manor to present the certificat­e taking with her a selection of fresh fruit and beautiful cakes which were very wellreceiv­ed by the team.

She said: “I’m visiting Bramhall Manor to say thank you from all of us at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The New Care team has worked successful­ly in partnershi­p with us to provide positive outcomes for hundreds of patients over the last 12 months.

“It has been an incredible partnershi­p and one that we hope to continue to support the needs of those patients discharged from hospital who still require some transition­al support prior to returning to their home.”

Registered manager at Bramhall Manor, Sarah Lydon, said: “It was wonderful to receive the surprise visit from Karen and we are delighted to have been presented with a Make a Difference certificat­e.

“The situation with the pandemic has not always been easy, but we have worked hand-in-hand with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust to ensure the delivery of a seamless care service for many Stockport residents before they return to their own homes after a hospital stay and are pleased that the project has been successful.”

 ??  ?? ●●Chief Executive Karen James (centre), with John Simcox, lead therapist at Bramhall Manor (left) and Sarah Lydon, home manager
●●Chief Executive Karen James (centre), with John Simcox, lead therapist at Bramhall Manor (left) and Sarah Lydon, home manager

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