Yesterday, Spellman Care marked their achievement of becoming a Veteran Friendly care home group with a celebratory event at their home in Skipton, Craven Nursing Home.
Veterans receiving care at the Spellman Care homes will experience enhanced person-centered care after the care group became the second full care home group in the country to meet the standards required for the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF).
The celebration featured a 1940's themed afternoon tea with live music, complete with classic games and wartime memorabilia.
A special presentation, prepared by a resident at Steeton Court Nursing Home, added a personal touch to the celebration.
The event welcomed a range of esteemed guests, including representatives of the Royal British Legion Skipton Branch, featuring their new Chairman, Gordon Bell.
Two soldiers from the MOD Careers Office, Major Mick Lynch from the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, and Kathryn Glass from the Veteran Friendly Framework also joined the celebration.
The aim of the VFF is to better support the practical, emotional and social needs of the Armed Forces community in care homes across England, by providing training and resources to assess and improve the care they offer.
It will help tackle loneliness and has the scope to deliver improved health and wellbeing outcomes for the 25,000 veterans living in care homes in England.
To achieve their Veteran Friendly status, Spellman Care was required to meet eight standards.
These included:
- noting Armed Forces status within care plans
- addressing social isolation
- signposting to support services, such as their local Royal British Legion branch, and other charities that provide support for veterans or partners of veterans.
Philippa Young, Group Operations Manager at Spellman Care said,
"We are absolutely thrilled and proud to be recognized as a Veteran Friendly Care Home Group,"
"This accolade is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care for all residents, especially our valued veterans. By embodying our core values of kindness, dignity, and compassion, we've created a supportive community where veterans feel cherished and connected.
She added,
Initiatives like our Veterans Cafes, specialized staff training, and fostering connections with the Armed Forces community have been instrumental in building a thriving environment where friendships flourish.
It's incredibly rewarding to witness the positive impact these efforts have had on our residents' lives."
Kathryn Glass is the VFF Project Lead at Royal Star & Garter and responsible for supporting and assessing care homes going through the scheme. She said:
“The applications submitted by all four of the Spellman Care homes were of an exceptionally high standard and a testament to the dedication, passion, and commitment the group has for providing high-quality person-centred care for residents and colleagues alike.
I would like to thank all Spellman Care colleagues within the organisation for their hard work and commitment to undertaking this framework and for being so welcoming to the VFF Team.
Any care homes interested in receiving more information about the VFF can visit their website here, email VFF@starandgarter.org or call Kathryn on 07435 326070.
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