The VIVALDI team had a truly wonderful visit to Springwood Care Home this week. Springwood is part of the Sheffcare group—a Sheffield-based charitable organisation that has been delivering outstanding care for over three decades.
Sheffcare was established as a registered charity in 1994, following the transfer of several residential care homes from Sheffield City Council into independent charitable ownership. The founding purpose was simple yet vital: to safeguard essential services for older people in the city and provide excellent care at affordable prices. In 2024, Sheffcare proudly celebrated its 30th anniversary, with its commitment to compassionate and cost-effective care as strong as ever.
We were warmly welcomed by Louise, Helen, and the rest of the fantastic team at Springwood. Our visit included an informal presentation about the VIVALDI project, which sparked thoughtful discussion and engaging questions from the Springwood staff. It was incredibly rewarding to speak directly with team members and receive such insightful feedback from those with real lived experience of care work.
From the moment we stepped inside, Springwood had a warm, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere. It was clear why so many of the team members have chosen to stay with them for years. After enjoying a truly fantastic lunch (for which we were thoroughly spoiled!), we had the opportunity to tour the home. That same homely atmosphere continued throughout the building—a true home from home, which is a real credit to Helen Gibson, Registered Manager, and Hannah, Deputy Manager.
Helen Gibson, Registered Manager at Springwood, shared:
“Springwood welcomed a visit from the VIVALDI team, which provided us with a great opportunity to discuss and explore the VIVALDI project with our teams. The visit was informative, everyone was engaged in the process, and we are excited to continue enhancing our home through this project.”
We are incredibly grateful for the hospitality and enthusiasm shown by everyone at Springwood. Visits like these are invaluable.