Parklands Carecast

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Parklands Carecast

Welcome to Parklands CareCast, a heartwarming and eye-opening podcast series celebrating the remarkable 30-year journey of Parklands Care Homes in the north of Scotland. CareCast is a 10-part series which will take listeners on a fun-filled and often emotional journey into the world of care homes. Join us as we meet Ron Taylor, the Managing Director who founded Parklands Care Homes, and his extraordinary team of passionate staff as they share their inspiring journey, their commitment to excellence in care, and their deep connection with the local community. From tea parties to pride events and community playschemes, Parklands is rooted in the communities it serves. We’ll hear from care staff who have remained loyal to Parklands for decades, and some who have even travelled from around the world to make Parklands their new home. And we'll listen to the voices of the remarkable people they care for, whose lives are filled with laughter, love and appreciation. To find out more about Parklands and its award winning approach to care, visit parklandsgroup.com

  1. An audience with Ron Taylor

    APR 25

    An audience with Ron Taylor

    In this special live edition of Carecast, Ron Taylor, Managing Director of Parklands, shares his remarkable journey from caring for his World War I veteran grandfather to leading a network of care homes across the north of Scotland. With over 750 dedicated staff members, Ron's commitment to providing exceptional care has made Parklands one of the region's largest employers. Drawing from his personal experiences, Ron emphasises the importance of ensuring peace of mind for families, with a focus on safety and quality care. His passion is evident as he reflects on his life and work, and the people who have inspired and supported him along the way. Thank you to Moray Chamber of Commerce and Highland News & Media for their support in bringing this inspiring conversation to life.

    49 min
  2. Parklands at Christmas

    12/19/2023

    Parklands at Christmas

    Welcome to a special festive edition of our Carecast podcast. Settle in as we reunite with familiar faces from the main series and introduce a chorus (quite literally) of new voices. We talk to residents about their treasured memories of Christmas past, meet staff gearing up for the busy festive period and find out what it's like for our international staff to celebrate Christmas here in Scotland, far from friends and loved ones.

    45 min
  3. A Year to Remember

    12/02/2023

    A Year to Remember

    In the series finale, producer Pennie Latin Stuart catches up with Parklands’ MD Ron Taylor to reflect on the year. It was a year with low points such as the decision to closure Parklands’ smallest care home in Ullapool amid spiralling costs – “the hardest decision I’ve made in 30 years in care.” But 2023 also saw Parklands save two under threat care homes in its Moray heartland, safeguarding 80 jobs and ensuring continuity of care for 70 residents. And as hundreds of residents, staff (past and present) and friends gathered in Buckie to celebrate Parklands’ 30th anniversary, Ron Taylor reflects on what his grandfather – the inspiration behind Parklands – would have made of it all. “I think he’d be proud,” he says modestly. He’d arguably be prouder still of Parklands’ ambitions for the future as it continues to expand its presence in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

    29 min
  4. New Horizons in Care

    11/25/2023

    New Horizons in Care

    Parklands’ investment Moray and the Highlands has brought care and career opportunities to thousands. In this Carecast episode, local business leaders assess Parklands' impact, and care experts discuss the social benefits of delivering quality local care. We also explore how the way we deliver care is changing as design standards evolve and new concepts – like later living villages – emerge, complementing the traditional care home model.

    20 min
  5. Our Family Caring For Yours

    11/18/2023

    Our Family Caring For Yours

    Parklands is a family affair, with husband and wife team Ron and Elaine Taylor – MD and Ops Director respectively – just one of several family partnerships working to deliver care. In this episode we meet other family groups – including Speyside manager Louise Gillies and her son and daughter, mum and daughter duo Mel and Darley who live together and work together, and sisters Gillian and Lisa whose late father was a resident at Glenisla. “I get a lot of comfort knowing that Dad was here and I feel that he’s still here.”

    17 min
  6. Kitchen Comforts

    11/13/2023

    Kitchen Comforts

    They say the kitchen is the heart of the home – even more so when you’re cooking hundreds of meals every day for Parklands’ discerning residents. Old favourite mince and tatties is on the menu at Innis Mhor in Tain as cook Fiona Ross prepares lunch, while over in Buckie Paul Buxton and his team are busy preparing meals for not one, but five local care homes. Food plays a hugely important role in the physical and mental well-being of residents, with many dishes bringing back happy memories of their childhood. “It’s traditional, but it’s what our residents grew up with as kids so it brings back the memories,” says Paul.

    19 min
  7. A World Away

    11/08/2023

    A World Away

    Parklands attracts care professionals from as far afield as Poland, India, Nigeria, South Africa and the Philippines. Setting up home in a new country brings its own challenges – from the local accents to the Scottish climate – but Parklands’ international staff have embraced their new life in Scotland and are relishing the opportunity to progress their careers. Patience from Zimbabwe feels confident about her future. “I feel my tomorrow will be better because of Parklands.”

    15 min
  8. Care from the Heart

    11/04/2023

    Care from the Heart

    Forget any preconceived notions you had of care homes being dull and depressing as Carecast visits Speyside care home in Aberlour. Speyside personifies Parklands’ commitment to meaningful connections that inspire and empower residents. On a busy day at Speyside - a home very much at the heart of the community - we meet local families at a children's holiday playscheme, and hear performances from the home's Heartstrings Choir. They've proved such a hit, they’re now embarking on a tour of neighbouring care homes, and residents from nearby Glenisla have also joined the ensemble. This episode is dedicated to our dear friend Betty Hay, loved and cherished by all at Speyside Care Home.

    15 min
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About

Welcome to Parklands CareCast, a heartwarming and eye-opening podcast series celebrating the remarkable 30-year journey of Parklands Care Homes in the north of Scotland. CareCast is a 10-part series which will take listeners on a fun-filled and often emotional journey into the world of care homes. Join us as we meet Ron Taylor, the Managing Director who founded Parklands Care Homes, and his extraordinary team of passionate staff as they share their inspiring journey, their commitment to excellence in care, and their deep connection with the local community. From tea parties to pride events and community playschemes, Parklands is rooted in the communities it serves. We’ll hear from care staff who have remained loyal to Parklands for decades, and some who have even travelled from around the world to make Parklands their new home. And we'll listen to the voices of the remarkable people they care for, whose lives are filled with laughter, love and appreciation. To find out more about Parklands and its award winning approach to care, visit parklandsgroup.com

Information

  • Creator
    Adventurous Audio
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Adventurous Audio
  • Show Website
    Parklands Carecast

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