Salutem

08/12/21

The team at Orchard House, a residential home which cares for children with complex needs and disabilities in Bedford, has a spring in its step after winning a national stepathon competition.

The challenge, which ran for four weeks and comprised 16 teams from across the UK, invited staff of care homes to log as many steps as possible, with the top walkers taking home a prize.

The eight members of the Orchard House team, Finding Our Feet, managed to hike 3,572,875 steps, which is approximately 1543.6 miles, each person putting in an average of 14,406 steps per day.

Overall, the competing teams combined walked 38,897,049 steps during the event, which is approximately 16800 miles.

Orchard House is no stranger to success, having recently retained a ‘good’ report from OFSTED and supported a young person with severe agoraphobia to feel confident leaving the home after lockdown.

Michelle Henson, registered manager at Orchard House, said: “We have a fantastic team at Orchard House and a real family spirit. It’s a great place to work because everyone cares for and supports each other, and we have such a rewarding job helping young people.

“I’m delighted that we won the steps challenge, because we showed that we don’t just go the extra mile for the people we support, we do it on our feet too.

“Exercise is incredibly important for both physical and mental wellbeing, and we want to set a good example to the young people we care for so that they can achieve realistic goals.

“Congratulations to the Finding Our Feet team. We’re all winners.”

Orchard House is part of Salutem Care and Education.

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Editor’s Notes:

Salutem Care and Education is a UK based residential and healthcare operator and investor with 130 services nationwide.

Within its portfolio are:

• •Modus Care specialises in support services for those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, learning disabilities and other complex needs. It provides small residential facilities for adults as well as bespoke services.
• •Ambito Care and Education comprises the former Scope services which include four education facilities, 30 care homes and ten day services.
• •Clearwater Care provides 27 services in the Midlands and South East, for complex needs and severe learning difficulties in residential and supported living.
• •Pathways Care Group has 54 homes nationwide for adults with learning difficulties.