On 24 September, colleagues from across Praxis Care came together for our Annual Quality Conference and Staff Awards, a day of learning, reflection and celebration.
This year's theme was putting change into practice and finding new ways to deliver the highest quality care and support, with the people we support at the centre of every decision.
We heard from colleagues, families and guest speakers on topics ranging from human rights to the ethical use of AI in social care, an area our own research team has been exploring in depth. One of the most moving moments of the day came from Paddy, who joined us for a Q&A about his family's experience of working with Praxis and the Western Trust to build support around his daughter, Donna-Maria.
We shared experiences, reflected on the progress being made across Praxis Care and talked about how we keep learning, improving and shaping our services for the future.
Then it was time to celebrate! Our Staff Awards recognised the commitment, compassion and achievements of colleagues across our services. Congratulations to all our winners, including:
Co-production Award (and CEO award!) - Ballymena Supported Living Service Corporate Service Colleague Award - Robyn Carson Developing Self & Others Award - Saqab Ahmad Living the Values Award - Plasden Court Innovation Award - Templemore Supported Living Service Manager of the Year - Debbie Thompson Outstanding Teamwork Award - Payroll Team Rising Star Award - Gillian Johnson Support Worker of the Year - Emer Clerkin Team Leader of the Year - Ciara Brennan
A huge thank you to everyone who spoke, shared their stories and helped make the day so special. We'll be sharing more from the conference over the coming weeks, so keep an eye out.
Joey has called Praxis Care Meenalig in Navan home since 2006. Twenty years on, he knows exactly how he likes to spend his days.
He sets his own routine. He wakes himself in the morning, comes down for breakfast when he chooses, and keeps a busy social calendar that includes swimming, bowling, weekly family visits and the Navan Arch Club.
And when an opportunity comes along to get involved in his local community, Joey is usually keen to put himself forward.
That independence is important to Joey, and the team at Meenalig are there to support him in exercising it.
Freedom, dignity, fairness and autonomy are at the heart of the support Praxis Care provides. For Joey, that means having the right support around him while continuing to make his own choices and live life on his terms.
Twenty years after moving to Meenalig, Joey is still doing what he does best: living life his way.
Joey has called Praxis Care Meenalig in Navan home since 2006. Twenty years on, he knows exactly how he likes to spend his days.
He sets his own routine. He wakes himself in the morning, comes down for breakfast when he chooses, and keeps a busy social calendar that includes swimming, bowling, weekly family visits and the Navan Arch Club.
And when an opportunity comes along to get involved in his local community, Joey is usually keen to put himself forward.
That independence is important to Joey, and the team at Meenalig are there to support him in exercising it.
Freedom, dignity, fairness and autonomy are at the heart of the support Praxis Care provides. For Joey, that means having the right support around him while continuing to make his own choices and live life on his terms.
Twenty years after moving to Meenalig, Joey is still doing what he does best: living life his way.
We’re recruiting an experienced Manager to join Praxis Care at St Paul’s Court in Lisburn.
You’ll lead and develop the team while ensuring the people we support remain at the centre of how the service operates, from developing person-centred support plans to building greater independence and choice.
In this role, you'll work in partnership with the people we support, their families, colleagues, and other agencies, while taking responsibility for the effective day-to-day management and continued development of the service.
Applicants should have at least three years’ supervisory or management experience within health and social care, alongside the relevant professional or Level 5 qualification.
We’re looking for an experienced Manager to lead our team at Castle Lane in Lurgan.
This is an opportunity to build on your experience in health and social care, taking responsibility for running and developing the service effectively while supporting your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
You’ll work closely with the people we support, their families and partner organisations, helping to create an environment where independence, choice and individual needs remain at the heart of the service.
Applicants should have at least three years’ supervisory or management experience within health and social care, alongside the relevant professional or Level 5 qualification.
20 years of Mullingar Residential Service. And for Adrian, almost 20 years of calling it home.
Praxis Care’s Mullingar Residential Service recently celebrated its 20th birthday, bringing together the people we support, families, colleagues and friends from across the local community for an afternoon of music, food and plenty of laughter.
Among those celebrating was Adrian Costello, who has lived at the service since shortly after it opened. For Adrian, moving to Mullingar brought greater independence and more choice in his everyday life. Over the years, he has made the place his own, enjoying his personal space, heading into town and shopping when he chooses, spending time with friends and deciding how he spends his days.
He has plenty to be proud of too. Adrian has learned to read, improved his health and mobility, and built up an impressive collection of pocket watches along the way.
The anniversary celebrations brought everyone together for a barbecue, DJ, plenty of country music and even a live performance from one of the people Praxis Care supports. A fitting way to celebrate 20 years of friendships, memories and supporting people to live life on their own terms.
Congratulations to Mairead O’Riordan, Operational Administrator, our latest Praxis Care Employee of the Month.
Based mainly across Barryscourt Office, Greenville Residential and Crobally Respite in Cork, Mairead’s role can take her anywhere she’s needed. From organising staff training and keeping things running behind the scenes to spending time in services, no two days are quite the same.
And it’s getting out and meeting people that Mairead enjoys most: “Being out in the schemes is a great way to get to know everyone.”
Mairead says she was “totally shocked” to receive the award, but absolutely thrilled. And how did she celebrate? In suitably Mairead fashion, with coffee and ice cream alongside her three children.
Congratulations, Mairead, and thank you for everything you bring to Praxis Care.
Yesterday, friends and former colleagues of Lou came together at St Peter’s Hall in Drogheda for a fundraising tea morning in memory of Lou and her family, Mark and Evan.
Praxis Care supported Evan, and we know Lou, Mark and Evan are remembered with great affection by those whose lives they touched.
From 10am to 2pm, there was tea, coffee and treats, with time to come together, share memories and raise funds for Praxis Care in their memory.
If you couldn’t make it but would like to support the fundraiser, Praxis Care would be happy to connect you with the fundraising organisers and guide you on how to donate. Please contact us directly for further information.
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Independence doesn’t happen overnight. It grows with confidence, opportunity and the right support.
For 28 years, Fiona House in Letterkenny has been home to Nigel. In that time, his confidence and independence have continued to grow, shaped around the life he wants to lead.
That’s what person-centred support should make possible. It’s about understanding the individual, creating an environment where they feel safe and supported, and giving them the space to make choices, develop their abilities and pursue the things that matter to them.
As one of Nigel’s support team puts it, when people feel safe, “they’ve got the room to grow.” Nigel’s story is a wonderful example of what that can look like over time.
We could tell you more, but we’d rather let Nigel show you.
On 24 September, colleagues from across Praxis Care came together for our Annual Quality Conference and Staff Awards, a day of learning, reflection and celebration.
This year's theme was putting change into practice and finding new ways to deliver the highest quality care and support, with the people we support at the centre of every decision.
We heard from colleagues, families and guest speakers on topics ranging from human rights to the ethical use of AI in social care, an area our own research team has been exploring in depth. One of the most moving moments of the day came from Paddy, who joined us for a Q&A about his family's experience of working with Praxis and the Western Trust to build support around his daughter, Donna-Maria.
We shared experiences, reflected on the progress being made across Praxis Care and talked about how we keep learning, improving and shaping our services for the future.
Then it was time to celebrate! Our Staff Awards recognised the commitment, compassion and achievements of colleagues across our services. Congratulations to all our winners, including:
Co-production Award (and CEO award!) - Ballymena Supported Living Service
Corporate Service Colleague Award - Robyn Carson
Developing Self & Others Award - Saqab Ahmad
Living the Values Award - Plasden Court
Innovation Award - Templemore Supported Living Service
Manager of the Year - Debbie Thompson
Outstanding Teamwork Award - Payroll Team
Rising Star Award - Gillian Johnson
Support Worker of the Year - Emer Clerkin
Team Leader of the Year - Ciara Brennan
A huge thank you to everyone who spoke, shared their stories and helped make the day so special. We'll be sharing more from the conference over the coming weeks, so keep an eye out.
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Living life his way.
Joey has called Praxis Care Meenalig in Navan home since 2006. Twenty years on, he knows exactly how he likes to spend his days.
He sets his own routine. He wakes himself in the morning, comes down for breakfast when he chooses, and keeps a busy social calendar that includes swimming, bowling, weekly family visits and the Navan Arch Club.
And when an opportunity comes along to get involved in his local community, Joey is usually keen to put himself forward.
That independence is important to Joey, and the team at Meenalig are there to support him in exercising it.
Freedom, dignity, fairness and autonomy are at the heart of the support Praxis Care provides. For Joey, that means having the right support around him while continuing to make his own choices and live life on his terms.
Twenty years after moving to Meenalig, Joey is still doing what he does best: living life his way.
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Living life his way.
Joey has called Praxis Care Meenalig in Navan home since 2006. Twenty years on, he knows exactly how he likes to spend his days.
He sets his own routine. He wakes himself in the morning, comes down for breakfast when he chooses, and keeps a busy social calendar that includes swimming, bowling, weekly family visits and the Navan Arch Club.
And when an opportunity comes along to get involved in his local community, Joey is usually keen to put himself forward.
That independence is important to Joey, and the team at Meenalig are there to support him in exercising it.
Freedom, dignity, fairness and autonomy are at the heart of the support Praxis Care provides. For Joey, that means having the right support around him while continuing to make his own choices and live life on his terms.
Twenty years after moving to Meenalig, Joey is still doing what he does best: living life his way.
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Lead a service built around the individual.
We’re recruiting an experienced Manager to join Praxis Care at St Paul’s Court in Lisburn.
You’ll lead and develop the team while ensuring the people we support remain at the centre of how the service operates, from developing person-centred support plans to building greater independence and choice.
In this role, you'll work in partnership with the people we support, their families, colleagues, and other agencies, while taking responsibility for the effective day-to-day management and continued development of the service.
Applicants should have at least three years’ supervisory or management experience within health and social care, alongside the relevant professional or Level 5 qualification.
Could this be your next role? Apply here: loom.ly/RfOVUwI
Praxis Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Take the next step in your leadership career.
We’re looking for an experienced Manager to lead our team at Castle Lane in Lurgan.
This is an opportunity to build on your experience in health and social care, taking responsibility for running and developing the service effectively while supporting your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
You’ll work closely with the people we support, their families and partner organisations, helping to create an environment where independence, choice and individual needs remain at the heart of the service.
Applicants should have at least three years’ supervisory or management experience within health and social care, alongside the relevant professional or Level 5 qualification.
Ready for your next step? Apply here: loom.ly/zsD8YSs
Praxis Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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20 years of Mullingar Residential Service. And for Adrian, almost 20 years of calling it home.
Praxis Care’s Mullingar Residential Service recently celebrated its 20th birthday, bringing together the people we support, families, colleagues and friends from across the local community for an afternoon of music, food and plenty of laughter.
Among those celebrating was Adrian Costello, who has lived at the service since shortly after it opened.
For Adrian, moving to Mullingar brought greater independence and more choice in his everyday life. Over the years, he has made the place his own, enjoying his personal space, heading into town and shopping when he chooses, spending time with friends and deciding how he spends his days.
He has plenty to be proud of too. Adrian has learned to read, improved his health and mobility, and built up an impressive collection of pocket watches along the way.
The anniversary celebrations brought everyone together for a barbecue, DJ, plenty of country music and even a live performance from one of the people Praxis Care supports. A fitting way to celebrate 20 years of friendships, memories and supporting people to live life on their own terms.
Happy 20th birthday, Mullingar!
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A very well-deserved surprise for Mairead!
Congratulations to Mairead O’Riordan, Operational Administrator, our latest Praxis Care Employee of the Month.
Based mainly across Barryscourt Office, Greenville Residential and Crobally Respite in Cork, Mairead’s role can take her anywhere she’s needed. From organising staff training and keeping things running behind the scenes to spending time in services, no two days are quite the same.
And it’s getting out and meeting people that Mairead enjoys most:
“Being out in the schemes is a great way to get to know everyone.”
Mairead says she was “totally shocked” to receive the award, but absolutely thrilled. And how did she celebrate? In suitably Mairead fashion, with coffee and ice cream alongside her three children.
Congratulations, Mairead, and thank you for everything you bring to Praxis Care.
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Yesterday, friends and former colleagues of Lou came together at St Peter’s Hall in Drogheda for a fundraising tea morning in memory of Lou and her family, Mark and Evan.
Praxis Care supported Evan, and we know Lou, Mark and Evan are remembered with great affection by those whose lives they touched.
From 10am to 2pm, there was tea, coffee and treats, with time to come together, share memories and raise funds for Praxis Care in their memory.
If you couldn’t make it but would like to support the fundraiser, Praxis Care would be happy to connect you with the fundraising organisers and guide you on how to donate. Please contact us directly for further information.
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Independence doesn’t happen overnight. It grows with confidence, opportunity and the right support.
For 28 years, Fiona House in Letterkenny has been home to Nigel. In that time, his confidence and independence have continued to grow, shaped around the life he wants to lead.
That’s what person-centred support should make possible. It’s about understanding the individual, creating an environment where they feel safe and supported, and giving them the space to make choices, develop their abilities and pursue the things that matter to them.
As one of Nigel’s support team puts it, when people feel safe, “they’ve got the room to grow.” Nigel’s story is a wonderful example of what that can look like over time.
We could tell you more, but we’d rather let Nigel show you.
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