by Fiona Mitchell | Sep 21, 2022 | Carers page, Our Stories
Rosamund’s husband, Michael, had just turned 60 when he was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. Here, Rosamund shares her journey and the profound difference Crossroads Care has made to both their lives ‘When Michael was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, two weeks...
by Fiona Mitchell | Sep 16, 2022 | Our Stories
Many of our Carers have been paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by laying flowers and sharing memories. Here, some of them talk about just how much the Queen meant to them. Joyce, 92, received her MBE back in 1990 for her services to education. A civil...
by Fiona Mitchell | Aug 30, 2022 | Job Opportunities, Our Stories
Care Support Workers at Crossroads Care come from all walks of life – from college leavers starting out, parents wanting to work part-time while raising a family, to people who have taken early retirement. What they all have in common though is a passion for people,...
by Fiona Mitchell | Aug 26, 2022 | Our Stories
It’s vital that on turning 18, young people with SEND have a plan which allows them to look to their future with confidence and clarity and with a clear pathway – particularly when it comes to further education or employment. Transitioning from school to college or...
by Fiona Mitchell | Jul 14, 2022 | Our Stories
Rachel, 52, worked as a Care Support Worker for Crossroads for five years until a terrible accident at home meant that she needed care herself. Without her weekly two-hour visit from Crossroads Care Support Worker Danielle Way, Rachel says that she would be virtually...
