An innovative care company – the first of its kind in the UK – has been so successful in the Colne Valley it’s now expanding across Kirklees.
Co-operative Care Colne Valley is a non-profit service based in Slaithwaite run by a board of directors.
It was set up in March 2021 for clients aged over 18 including the elderly, people with dementia and the disabled. Its ethos is not just to provide care but to enhance people’s quality of life.
It provides all the usual care services such as personal care, cleaning and cooking but also wants to improve people’s sense of wellbeing so links in with community-based organisations ranging from luncheon clubs and armchair yoga to memory clinics and craft-making.
Volunteers can also call people up for a friendly chat, take them shopping or on days out.
Co-operative Care Colne Valley (CCCV) manager Danielle Bolchover said: “Our model of working as a co-operative non-profit care organisation is the first we know of in the country.
“Our team of carers are amazing, going above and beyond to improve the quality of life for our user members. Because we are so local we are part of the community so people know we’ll always be there for them and the same carer usually goes to the same client. It’s so important to build up relationships like this for high quality personalised care.
“We look at each person we help holistically, not just their physical needs and care, but anything which may enhance the quality of their lives.”
The company covers Slaithwaite, Golcar, Marsden, Linthwaite, Longwood, Milnsbridge, Cowlersley and Meltham but is now looking to expand outside the Colne Valley.
Senior Kirklees councillor Graham Turner (above), a board member and a director of Co-operative Care Colne Valley, said: “Due to high demand we are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our non-profit community home care services beyond the Colne Valley.
“At Co-operative Care we thrive on the support of our community and our commitment to investing back into our staff and clients allows us to provide outstanding care. As we grow, we’re dedicated to ensuring that everyone receives the compassionate support they deserve.
“This expansion means we can reach even more individuals and families and open up exciting opportunities for amazing new staff to join our team, enhancing lives and making a positive impact in new areas.
“It’s a recognition of the high quality services that Co-operative Care deliver that we are now able to expand to meet the growing demand for our services across Kirklees.
“In a difficult world, Co-operative Care is an organisation that runs as a not for profit organisation and does all it can to support customers and staff while keeping charges as low as possible.
“We are rightly proud of what has been achieved and strongly believe we have a model of social care that appeals to many people and we should provide that service to others across Kirklees.”
When people contact Co-operative Care for help, as part of the initial assessment the company can look at any benefits they may be entitled to receive but have never applied for such as direct payments or attendance allowance. These can help to cover the cost.
The company works closely with the client’s family to ensure the care plan they draw up meets all the person’s needs – physical, mental, social and emotional.
“We focus on their goals and aspirations and then try to meet them,” said Danielle. “If you know a relative who needs the kind of care service we provide then please contact us and we’ll see what we can do to help.”
To find out more about Co-operative Care call 01484 970837 or email info@valleycare.coop.
The website is www.valleycare.coop
Written by ANDY HIRST who runs his own Yorkshire freelance journalism agency AH! PR (https://ah-pr.com/) specialising in press releases, blogging, website content, copywriting and ghost-writing autobiographies.
