Finding the right place to learn: enabling purpose, commitment and meeting learning needs

Research shows that successful care homes are learning organisations: they strive continuously to meet standards of quality and best practice through learning and development.  We know that Managers play a central role both strategically and operationally in making this happen and owners provide the enabling framework and support.

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Inaugral Elizabeth Care Certificate

Birtley House had a very exciting evening on Friday 23rd January with Jeremy Hunt, MP for South West Surrey and Secretary of State for Health, and Anne Milton, MP for Guildford presenting the first Elizabeth Care certificates, following a course at the University of Surrey, to six successful candidates including Birtley House Lead Carer, Ola Szychulska. 

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