Celebrating Apprenticeship Week at Alcedo Care: From First Steps in Care to Leading the Way This February, we’re proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, shining a light on how apprenticeships and ongoing learning help people build meaningful, long-term careers in health and social care. At Alcedo Care, apprenticeships aren’t just about gaining a qualification –…
Launching Alcedo Care’s Rapid Response Team: Immediate Crisis Support When It Matters Most Crisis situations in health and social care rarely come with warning. Whether it’s an urgent hospital discharge, a placement at risk of breakdown, or a sudden safeguarding concern, delays in response can quickly escalate risk, distress and system pressure. To meet these…
We’re delighted to welcome Sarah Wike to Alcedo Care as our new Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead, having joined the team at the end of November. Sarah brings nearly two decades of experience in social care, alongside a deep passion for understanding people, behaviour and how the right support can truly transform lives. Her journey…
National Grief Awareness Week – Growing with grief Today marks #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek, a crucial time to acknowledge the profound, often bewildering journey of loss. Losing a loved one is undeniably painful and one of the toughest things you might experience in your life. This year’s theme, “Growing with grief”, championed by The Good Grief Trust, offers…
The South Liverpool office of specialist home care provider Alcedo Care Group has been rated “Good” in all five areas by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), following a rigorous assessment process. The CQC is the independent regulator of health and adult social care services in England, undertaking regular inspections to ensure services delivered meet essential…
Malnutrition and dehydration: Recognising the signs in the elderly and vulnerable Why Nutrition and Hydration Matter Malnutrition (lacking essential nutrients due to poor diet or problems absorbing nutrients from food) and dehydration (lacking enough water/liquids) can severely compromise your physical and mental well-being. When neglected, these issues can lead to severe health consequences affecting your…
Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, has welcomed Alcedo Care Group as the latest organisation to join its Employer Stakeholder Pledge, marking the beginning of a long-term partnership that will enhance the College’s Transitions Hub sensory garden and create future opportunities to support students with additional needs. As part of the partnership, Alcedo Care will fund and install a new wildlife…
Alcedo Care has been named Large Employer of the Year 2025 at the highly regarded Employer’s Excellence Awards, in a ceremony hosted by television and radio personality Vernon Kay. The award came after Alcedo Care was nominated by one of its own employees, who wanted to recognise the organisation for its outstanding contribution to both…
The Blackburn branch of specialist homecare provider Alcedo Care has been rated “Good” in all areas following a recent CQC inspection. Alcedo Care, one of the largest home care groups in the UK, provides a huge range of specialist and nurse-led clinical home care services to a range of clients across the north of England…
Alcedo Care Group Expands Futher Across North Wales Following increased demand for its specialist homecare services, Alcedo Care Group is expanding further across North Wales with the opening of a new branch on Clywedog Road South in Wrexham and exciting plans to expand further into Bangor and Anglesey. Recognised with a place on the North…