Welcome

 

 

Meet Peter and Cathy Stafford

 

"The Kent and East Sussex franchise was the first to be operated in the south of the country and launched in September 2004. Initially it covered the entire TN region which in itself was a huge challenge due to the overall size of the area and the spread of prospective care homes within it. In 2006 we began extending into the BN postcode region, so far with great success in the initial area of Eastbourne and the surrounding towns."

 

"The business has developed rapidly but with the emphasis being on quality not quantity and we are proud to say that nearly four years down the line, all but two or three of our c. 80 homes remain with us – some having increased their number of classes in the meantime. Each having come from totally different career backgrounds, we were inspired by the Motivation and Co proposition which is, in a sense such a simple idea but so powerful in its effect."

 

"We are totally committed to bringing real benefits to the elderly in our areas and during our four years of operation have built some wonderful relationships:

 

• With the many elderly people that we have grown to know and love
  In addition to providing stimulating sessions, we also get to know the residents and learn about them, their ailments (!) And often their families. We feel rewarded knowing that we have made many people feel better about themselves and also in many cases, feel more involved with the people they live with.

 

• With the staff and owners of our homes
  We are greatly aware that as well as being care homes, they are also businesses and that budgets can be tight. We are grateful to be given the opportunity to work with them to provide a challenging, stimulating service which helps maintain or improve their residents’ emotional and physical wellbeing.

 

• With the loyal, hard working staff that work as part of our team
  In growing the number of homes in the areas that we operate in, we necessarily have to increase the number of people who can cover these additional classes. The job that we do requires, amongst other things, a very positive attitude and a very big heart and all our of team have this and more! We are proud to have them as part of our team helping us fulfill our promise to the homes."

 

 

 

 

Testimonials

 

>> Dee Johnson, Owner, Thornbury Residential Home, Uckfield, Sussex

 

"I confirm that I have been using the services of Motivation & Co in my Residential Care Home since October 2004.I cannot recommend them highly enough. They are professional, caring do what they say they do (eg. Just what is says on the can). They take each resident’s abilities and structure something appropriate to that resident. All the residents adore going to the classes and it can be a bit of a scramble to make sure there are enough seats provided. They take a personal interest in each resident and make them feel valued and included no matter how disorientated!"

 

>> Jane Morrison, Admin Manager, High Hilden Residential Home, Tonbridge,

 

"Cathy and Peter have been visiting our elderly residents providing motivation/activity sessions on a regular basis weekly/fortnightly for some years now. Their sessions are very well attended and much anticipated and enjoyed by our residents. We feel the way the hourly sessions are broken down into quiz/exercise/physical/musical activities works well and keeps our residents interested for the whole hour. The follow up reports they produce of attendance and summary of the session are very useful for our care plans. I can wholeheartedly highly recommend Cathy and Peter for their wonderful motivation sessions for our elderly residents – long may they continue!"

 

>> Kevin Hewlett, Owner, Hale Place Care Home, East Peckham, Kent

 

"Hale Place Care Homes Ltd has been using Cathy from Motivation and Co for over 4 years in our care homes for the elderly with dementia. During the motivation sessions our service users interact with her and each other, are stimulated and, above all else, they smile, laugh and giggle. There is not better therapy than laughter. I would encourage all service providers to use Motivation & Co to enhance the well being of residents. Keep up the good work."

 

>> Tracy Stevens, The Firs, Crowhurst

 

"The Motivational therapists are always very friendly and we get the same person each time, which gives the residents great continuity. They really enjoy the class, other people do activities in homes but don't get the same results. The motivation class really does help and gets the residents going. There is a great atmosphere and the residents are much more alert after the class."

 

>> Paddy Turner, The Ridge

 

"The service Motivation & Co. provide is excellent. The class works really well. The therapists are lovely and approachable. The residents really look forward to the class. Don't change a thing!""

 

>> Michael Crotty, Ravelston Grange, www.pjpcare.co.uk

 

"Motivation & Co. service is excellent; the presentation suits the residents and gives them what they needs. They thoroughly enjoy the class."