The White House

The team of carers at The White House show genuine love and dedication for those they care for. The White House is a loving, happy home that provides 24-hour care and support for nine adults with a learning disability, living together in tenanted accommodation.

The working culture of The White House is that of treating all those that live there as an extension of the team’s own family and involving the families of the residents in this extended household. Regular weekly lunches, with an open-door policy for all families to visit and get involved in family-life at The White House are just some of the ways this culture is put into practice.

The care team at The White House demonstrate this love and care through the team spirit they show in their working-life.  A huge part of life at The White House is living a happy, meaningful and fulfilled life encouraging those that live there to take up meaningful activities. Those that live at The White House enjoy a range holidays and activities from foreign cruises to UK city breaks to plays and concerts – life is full and enjoyed by all at The White House.

Mike Vincent, the brother of Stan who has lived with us at The White House for the past 23 years, said:

“I was elated to find The White House and meet the manager, Ann West. Ann’s vision for a residence that looked and felt like a family home but with dedicated care that refreshed during the day as staff changed shifts (in a way parents couldn’t possibly achieve) was aimed at providing optimal care but with an element of privacy and dignity in a family-home-like setting.

I couldn’t contemplate Stan being anywhere other than where he is properly happy. Stan loves to get out and about and Ann, Pam (Stans primary carer) and the team have made that happen on a regular basis for the entire 23 years. He generally has at least 2 holidays abroad every year, the first often being a Mediterranean cruise and the second a stay in a hotel in Benidorm where they have established a wonderful long term, supportive relationship. But in addition to that, they always seem to be going for days out, to shows and weekends in hotels in Blackpool or Llandudno. Although Stan cannot speak, I can tell you he is absolutely happy and contented at the White House.

Over the 20 plus years, I have frequently been asked by less fortunate families with children having similar needs, how did we find The White House and what is it that makes it such a fabulous place for Stan. I think at the core it starts with the manager, Ann and the team she has collected and nurtured. My sense is that she has fashioned a team with varied but complimentary skills. Ann and her team provide quality care, consistently and continuously.“

 

Nationally Recognised!

Finalist in the Housing with Care Awards 2023 for:

Care Team of the Year Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.

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