Larchwood Care

A North Shields care home will take part in cutting edge research after receiving a NIHR Greenshoots Award.

Clare Leonard, manager at Appleby Care Home, becomes the first care home manager to win an NIHR Greenshoots award, which is part of the Greenshoots Principal Investigator Scheme.

The scheme provides two years’ worth of funding to help applicants achieve their dream of becoming a principal investigator. Up to £9,000 is available for applicants to run research projects over the course of two years.

The funding will enable more training for nurses and provide extra support for new innovations. Following the award, the home can now fund team members to take part in innovative trials including the installation of air filtration systems in care homes, helping to shape future developments in infection control.

As a result of her Greenshoots accolade, Clare also has been shortlisted for an industry award, reaching the finals of The Leaders in Care Awards 2022. These prestigious awards celebrate the achievements of the best and brightest care providers across the UK.

Clare Leonard, manager at Appleby, said: “I’m very excited to work with members of the Appleby team on a wide range of research projects.

“The extra funding will see an increase in clinical training our colleagues and will put Appleby on the map for its leading research projects.

“We are particularly keen to recruit nurses and develop their skills and knowledge.”

NIHR Clinical Research Network Northeast and North Cumbria runs the scheme, which is open to all care professionals who work within the region.

On completion of the two-year programme, successful applicants will receive a certificate confirming their Greenshoots training completion.

Appleby Care Home is operated by Larchwood Care and caters for older people, also providing respite and palliative care. It is rated Good by the industry regulator, the Care Quality Commission.

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Notes to editors:

Larchwood Care has an extensive range of care homes, with an excellent reputation, in England, Scotland and South Wales.

All of the facilities are set up to support a comfortable lifestyle while making the most of a skilled care team with an approach that is homely and charming, while also being modern and efficient.

Larchwood Care Homes is managed by Healthcare Management Solutions, one of the leading providers of care in the UK.

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