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Winter Diseases: Awareness, Prevention, and Care

  • December 10, 2024
Winter Diseases: Awareness, Prevention, and Care Winter - a season of crisp mornings, festive cheer, and unfortunately, an uptick in certain diseases. The cold months bring with them unique challen
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Theme of the Month - Staff Learning & Development

  • December 05, 2024
During the month of November we have been looking at the theme of Staff Learning & Development We have held some very insightful conversations at First City this month, discussing personal
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Remembrance Cake Sale

  • November 20, 2024
  Each year, in the build up to Christmas, we like to take a moment to remember our First City colleagues who have sadly passed.This year, in remembrance to these kind and caring individuals we
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Christmas at First City House

  • November 20, 2024
  The festive season is fast approaching and we are very excited to be hosting 4 dates at First City House to welcome customers and colleagues to pop in and enjoy some Christmas music, a few g
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South West Regional Winner!

  • November 20, 2024
We are very proud to announce that First City are the Great British Care Awards 2024, South West, Regional Winner in The Three Rs Category! The judges had the following to say: "Congrat
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Warm in Winter

  • November 15, 2024
Please join us in keeping our customers Warm this Winter! This winter we are asking for your donations of blankets (preferably lap blankets to reduce trip hazards) to keep our customers warm th
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Theme of the Month - Eat Well and Move More

  • November 04, 2024
  During the month of October we have been looking at the theme of 'Eat Well and Move More'Encouraging our colleagues and customers to look at ways they can make swaps to their diets to ea
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Lillie's Story

  • October 21, 2024
Lillie Quick SHAPE Facilitator at First City Care Group Previous Employment: Deputy Manager of a residential children's service What encouraged you to apply to the SHAPE team? I have a b
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A Future Career

  • October 09, 2024
First City are passionate about supporting the workforce of the future. Students of today are vital to the future of healthcare, aspiring to become Carers, Nurses and Doctors. We are proud to share ou
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Abi's Story

  • October 02, 2024
Abi Long Apprentice Care Coordinator Department: Here and Now Team Joined First City: 01/07/2024 Previous Employment: Harvester & Sixth Form 1. What excites you about working in h
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September Theme of the Month - Round up

  • September 02, 2024
During the month of September we have been looking at the theme of Culture & Diversity Our notice boards around the office shared information about Culture & Diversity During this mo
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Lily-Ann's Story

  • September 16, 2024
Lily-Ann Bracey Healthcare Assistant in the Community for our Isle of Wight Branch Joined Charmes Care (Part of the First City Care Group): August 2024 Previous Employment: NHS Healthcare Ass
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Culture & Diversity Open Day

  • September 03, 2024
We would like to welcome you to join us for our Culture and Diversity Day on Swindon Branch: Wednesday 25th September 10am – 4pm. First City House, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2
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August Theme of the Month - Round up

  • September 02, 2024
During the month of August we have been looking at the theme of Dignity Our notice boards around the office shared dementia facts and information about the different types of dementia for colleague
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Our commitment to 'Dignity and Respect'

  • August 14, 2024
Working as a carer is a role that requires not only physical and emotional strength but also a deep sense of respect and empathy. One of the most important aspects of working within the health and soc
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July Theme of the Month - Round up

  • August 05, 2024
During the month of July we have been looking at the theme of Dementia Our notice boards around the office shared dementia facts and information about the different types of dementia for colleagues
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What our colleagues say...Yeukai

  • July 24, 2024
Yeukai, Healthcare Assistant How long have you worked with First City? I have been working for First City since May 2020 as a healthcare assistant. It's been a rewarding experience, and I'm gr
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What our colleagues say...Sophie

  • July 24, 2024
Sophie, Healthcare Assistant How long have you worked with First City for? 6 years with a 1 year break What was your occupation before working with First City? Healthcare Assistant
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What our colleagues say...Marian

  • July 24, 2024
Marian, Healthcare Assistant How long have you worked with First City? One Year What was your occupation before working with First City? NHS Healthcare Assistant Where are you study
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What our colleagues say... Victory

  • July 23, 2024
Victory, Healthcare Assistant How long have you worked with First City? 2 Years What was your occupation before working with First City? Support Worker Where are you studying and wh
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Ready, Steady, Bake...

  • July 16, 2024
Let's get those apron on and bake some delicious sweet treats to raise some money for a very good cause, Dementia Friends Swindon, during our Theme of the Month! Please bring in your delicious swee
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June Theme of the Month - Roundup

  • July 01, 2024
During the Month of June we have been looking at the theme of Skin Integrity. Skin integrity issues can mean damage to the skin or that it is vulnerable to injury or unable to heal as it usually wo
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Maintaining Skin Integrity: A Vital Aspect of Health and Social Care

  • June 19, 2024
Maintaining Skin Integrity: A Vital Aspect of Health and Social Care Introduction Skin integrity refers to the condition of an individual's skin. The skin, being the largest organ in the human b
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The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

  • July 07, 2024
First City Care Group is championing the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. We are dedicated to ensuring all our staff receive Oliver's Training, which is a vital
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May Theme of the Month - Roundup

  • May 31, 2024
During the Month of May we have been looking at the theme of Medication. Colleagues joined us for some medication activity workshops and participated in conversations around our medication poli
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Customers Joining Induction

  • May 21, 2024
We had the pleasure of welcoming two of our customers, who had previously been involved with 'reviewing our recruitment processes', onto a few hours of our induction training this month.  Afte
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Medication Wordsearch

  • May 10, 2024
During our Theme of the Month for May we have created a fun wordsearch for you to try! There are 17 medication related words are hidden within the word search, can you find them all? 
Theme of the Month March & April

March & April Theme of the Month - roundup

  • April 30, 2024
During the month of March & April we have been looking at the theme of Quality. "Quality in a service or product is not what you put into it. It is what the client or customer gets out of it."
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No/How Pledge

  • April 05, 2024
The No/How Pledge At First City we support and provide care to many individuals every hour of every day. Whether on the frontline or within any of our internal service areas we are fortunate to hav
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Customer Collaboration - Quality

  • April 03, 2024
"It is important to me to have good conversation and communication"   Our HR & Recruitment Team have been talking to our customers as part of our theme of the month - 'Quality' - to see
Theme of the Month February

February Theme of the Month - roundup

  • February 28, 2024
During the month of February we have drawn focus to Hoarding and Self-Neglect across all areas of the business. Our training team have hosted additional courses for colleagues which focused on the
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Easter Egg Collection

  • February 19, 2024
Easter Egg Collection for CALM As most of you will be aware, each year we all dig deep and donate Easter Eggs for this wonderful children's charity. We welcome donations of Easter Eggs from
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January Theme of the Month - roundup

  • January 31, 2024
Health, Wellbeing and Positivity During the month of January we have explored the need to think of our own health and wellbeing. Taking just five minutes without distraction can really make a p
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Theme of the Month - Pilates

  • January 15, 2024
Friends Pilates joined our colleagues in Swindon head office today to run a Pilates session as part of our January Theme of the Month - 'Health, Well-being and Positivity' The session was thoroughl
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Infection Control during the Festivities

  • December 18, 2023
We would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and hope you all enjoy the festivities. Thank you to Swindon Borough Council for reminding everyone of the importance of Infection Control through
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Great British Care Awards

  • November 28, 2023
First City Care Group are ecstatic to announce we have been awarded 'The Putting People First Award' at the South-West Great British Care Awards. The judges comments can be seen here.  
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First City - Victoria Abode Catchup

  • November 21, 2023
We previously spoke to Victoria in April and thought we would catch up to see how things may have changed. Victoria E.Abode, Healthcare Assistant Department: First City Homecare Joined Firs
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One Hour of Care - Other

  • October 19, 2023
We have celebrated nearly all of the positions that make First City, but there are a few other roles which we have yet to explore. While they may not seem to contribute to each hour of care on the sur
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The Workforce of The Future

  • October 19, 2023
First City are passionate about supporting the workforce of the future. Students of today are vital to the future of healthcare, aspiring to become carers, nurses and doctors. We are proud to share ou
Reception

One Hour of Care - Reception

  • October 03, 2023
A Reception colleague is at the forefront of First City. They may be the first person someone meets when joining the business, or the friendly welcome to visitors. Colleagues, customers, partners and
Accounts

One Hour of Care - Accounts

  • September 26, 2023
An Accounts colleague holds the financial responsibility within the business. Running payrolls for multiple departments and hundreds of colleagues. Ensuring correct rates, annual leave, overtime, expe
Training

One Hour of Care - Training

  • September 19, 2023
A Training colleague will meet and train every person who joins First City employment regardless of role, to ensure all colleagues are equipped with the basic knowledge of what healthcare entails thro
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Transferrable Skills

  • September 12, 2023
You may be thinking I have no experience, so I couldn't be a care worker... Well, let's talk transferrable skills! Customer Service | People Skills | Team Work | Cleaning | Cooking |
Brokerage

One Hour of Care - Brokerage

  • September 11, 2023
A Brokerage colleague acts as the bridge between a person and their support package. Offering independent advice and guidance so each person can make the right choice for themselves of their loved one
HR & Recruitment

One Hour of Care - HR & Recruitment

  • September 04, 2023
You may think it obvious, the role of someone working within the HR and Recruitment Team, but as we explore this role in detail you may find there's more behind the scenes than first thought. A
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One Hour of Care - S.H.A.P.E

  • August 21, 2023
The first question you might have is what does S.H.A.P.E stand for? Strength-based, Holistic, Approach/Aspirations/Assessment, Promoting, Enablement Our S.H.A.P.E colleagues (formerly referred t
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One Hour of Care - Care Coordinators

  • August 15, 2023
If you've made a phone call to First City, it's likely you've spoken to one of our Care Coordinators! With the on-call to cover evenings and weekends, there is always a Care Coordinator at
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First City - Akinyemi Temitope

  • August 14, 2023
Akinyemi Temitope, Healthcare Assistant Department: First City Homecare Joined First City: March 2023 1. What excites you about working in healthcare? To help people every day and also
Care Workers

One Hour of Care - Care Workers

  • August 07, 2023
Care workers hold a vital role in a person's support plan as they visit our customers each day. This support plan can include assisting with personal care, incontinence care, meal preparation, med
One Hour of Care

One Hour of Care

  • July 26, 2023
First City Care Group Who are we and what do we do? At First City Care Group, we are passionate about supporting our local community. Providing person centred support to achieve an individual
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First City - Dorcas Adu

  • July 12, 2023
Dorcas Adu, Healthcare Assistant Department: Front Door Joined First City: February 2023 1. What excites you about working in healthcare? It allows me to reach my desire to help others
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First City - Miracle Arowolo

  • June 05, 2023
Miracle Arowolo, Healthcare Assistant Department: Homecare Joined First City: April 2023 1. What excites you about working in healthcare? The opportunity to support people. I grew up a
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First City - Diane Davis

  • May 30, 2023
Diane Davies, Healthcare Assistant Department: Independent Living Hubs Joined First City: April 2023 Previous Employment: Retail Manager for Card Factory 1. What excites you about worki
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Refer a Friend

  • May 24, 2023
We trust that our colleagues know what qualities make a good care worker, which is why we encourage referring a friend or family member to apply! And to show our gratitude for referring like-minded
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Value Based Recruitment - what is it and why do we do it?

  • May 24, 2023
At First City Care Group, we follow a value-based recruitment process when recruiting across our teams. As well as ensuring a fair and consistent approach to all applicants, this process, alongside ou
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Congratulations Nickie

  • May 23, 2023
Nickie Lapham Department: Intermediate & Reablement Services (aka Front Door) Joined First City: November 2017 Nickie joined First City in 2017 after taking a break from the healthcar
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First City - Alison Lee

  • May 22, 2023
Alison Lee, Healthcare Assistant Department: Independent Living Hubs Joined First City: November 2022 Previous Employment: Hairdresser, I am still hairdressing alongside First City, I've
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Restore2 Training

  • May 16, 2023
We would like to say a big thank you to Registered Nurses, Sarah and Kim, for delivering the first sessions of Restore2 training here at First City House. We look forward to welcoming you back to
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First City - Dorathy Ukoks

  • May 15, 2023
Ukoks Dorathy, Healthcare Assistant Department: Independent Living Hubs Joined First City: March 2023 Previous Employment: First Bank, Nigeria 1. What excites you about working in healt
Olajumoke Elizabeth Oyinloye

First City - Olajumoke Elizabeth Oyinloye

  • May 09, 2023
Olajumoke Elizabeth Oyinloye, Healthcare Assistant Department: Independent Living Hubs Joined First City: 01/2023 1. What excites you about working in healthcare? I've always loved
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Person Centred Support - but what does this really mean?

  • May 09, 2023
At First City, we often talk about providing person centred support, but what does this really mean? For someone new to the industry, whether that be as a customer or as an employee this may sound lik
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First City - Zorodzai Janda

  • May 02, 2023
Zorodzai Janda, Healthcare Assistant Department: Independent Living Hubs Joined First City: Feb 2023 1. What excites you about working in healthcare? What excites me about working in h
Victoria

First City - Victoria E. Abode

  • April 24, 2023
Victoria E.Abode, Healthcare Assistant Department: First City Homecare Joined First City: March 2023 1. What excites you about working in healthcare? Meeting with clients/patients/resi
Tracy Walsh

First City - Tracy Walsh

  • April 17, 2023
Tracy Walsh - Trainer/Training Lead Joined First City: 12 years ago 1. What excites you about working in healthcare? Working with a variety of people, including internal staff, coordinat
Louise O'Neil

My Care Journey - Louise O'Neil

  • April 11, 2023
Louise O'Neil - S.H.A.P.E Team Lead Strength-based, holistic, approach/aspirations/assessment, promoting, enablement My Care Journey At school, I always dreamed I would work with children
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We're #CelebratingSocialCare this April!

  • April 05, 2023
This month we're joining Skills for Care in #CelebratingSocialCare. Find out more about why and how we're getting involved. People who work in health and social care are highly-skilled, pas
Charlie Gunn

First City - Charlie Gunn

  • April 03, 2023
Charlie Gunn - Digital Content Creator Joined First City: 2015 Previous Positions: Carer, Resourcer, Junior Design & Group Talent Acquisition, HR & Recruitiment Team Lead 1. What
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Stop thinking and CLICK APPLY!

  • March 30, 2023
Stop thinking and CLICK APPLY! - why now is the time to join the healthcare industry Working as a carer is one of the most rewarding professions you can choose, it’s a career that allows
Su Hogg

First City - Su Hogg

  • March 27, 2023
Su Hogg, Healthcare Assistant 1. What excites you about working in healthcare? Making a difference to the many clients throughout the day. Putting a smile on a face, finding out about their past
Ruth Ndungu

First City - Ruth Ndungu

  • March 20, 2023
Ruth Ndungu - Team Leader 1. What excites you about working in healthcare? The fact that additional training is provided for personal development. Also, that this has been my dream job since I w
Magda Ramos

First City - Magda Ramos

  • March 13, 2023
Magda Ramos - Lead for Intermediate and Reablement Services Department: Intermediate and Reablement Services (aka Front Door) Joined First City: 2017 Any Previous Positions: Healthcare Assis
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New To Care - Recruitment Event!

  • March 08, 2023
Are you looking to turn your life experience and caring nature into a great new career in health or social care? First City are excited to talk to you about the opportunities available within the d
Kerry Harris

My Care Journey - Kerry Harris

  • March 06, 2023
Kerry Harris - Employee Development & Mentoring Lead Department: Quality Joined First City: Sept 2019 Previous Positions: Community Living Lead, Extra Care My Care Journey began 17
Louise Smith

My Care Journey - Louise Smith

  • February 27, 2023
My Journey In Care As a young child I always had an interest in 'older people'. I spent most of my spare time with my Great Gran in Lease Hill nursing home, I was always intrigued on how th
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First City - Elisha

  • February 22, 2023
Elisha - Shape Facilitator Department: Isle of Wight Branch Previous Positions: Support Worker 1. What excites you about working in healthcare? 'We get to make a real positive impa
Jo Chandler

First City - Jo Chandler

  • February 14, 2023
Jo Chandler - Head of Quality, Operations and Regulated Services Department: First City Care Group – Quality and Operations Joined First City: Dec 2000 Any Previous Positions: My First
The Workforce of the Future

The Workforce of the Future

  • February 01, 2023
First City are passionate about supporting the workforce of the future. Students of today are vital to the future of healthcare, aspiring carers, nurses and doctors. We are proud to share our experien
How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?

How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?

  • May 31, 2022
What are the key organisations that make up the NHS? And how can they collaborate with partners in the health and care system to deliver joined-up care? Watch our animation to find out. Like th
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Our plan for adult social care in England: capping adult social care cost

  • September 07, 2021
On 7 September 2021, government set out its new plan for adult social care reform in England. This included a lifetime cap on the amount anyone in England will need to spend on their personal car
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First City Nursing Extend their Partnership

  • July 28, 2021
Swindon Town are delighted to welcome back First City Nursing as a commercial partner for the club, sponsoring the back of both the home and away shirts for the coming season. First City Nursing we