Lincolnshire home care provider Walnut Care has been discussing some of the challenges facing the sector as well as sharing examples of great care in the county as part of Homecare Day 2018.

Earlier today (24^th October), Walnut Care invited care workers, councilors and charitable organisations to a networking event at the Guildhall Arts Centre in Grantham, to highlight the vital services it provides to hundreds of people across Lincolnshire and talk about key issues such as human rights and end of life care.

Organised by the UK Home Care Association and Scottish Care, Homecare Day is an annual day of celebration to help raise awareness of home care. This year everyone involved in the sector was encouraged to take to Twitter (#homecareday2018) to share positive news stories, innovations and resources as well as their views on issues affecting the sector and what its future might look like.  

Melanie Weatherley, CEO of Walnut Care, co-chairs the Care Association Alliance and is well-practiced at bringing together care associations from across the country.  

Melanie said: “It is important for independent home care providers to unify as one voice, so we can ensure clear messages are getting through to the NHS and local authorities about home care improvements.

“National awareness days like this one are key in highlighting home care issues surrounding human rights, commissioning, end of life care and what policies could help shape the future of home care.”

Paul Bassett, County Manager for Adult Frailty and Long Term Conditions at Lincolnshire County Council, attended the event earlier today. He said: “I’m delighted to support Homecare Day 2018 and a special thanks must go to Age UK, Walnut Care and St Barnabas Hospice for inviting me along to their celebration today to support home care providers across Lincolnshire.”