Supporting Young People into the Health and Social Care Sector
The Prince's Trust in Scotland identified the Health and Social Care sector as an area of strategic priority, and since 2018 have invested in developing our employability and education offer to support more young people towards a career in the sector. From 2018-2021, with investment from The David and Molly Pyott Foundation, NHS Scotland and The Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser, we supported 386 young people through employability programmes into the Health and Social Care sector.
Why stronger family bonds are key to tackling ageing challenges
There’s something special about the way we value our families. We’re all familiar with the cosy Sunday roast dinners, long chats over a cup of tea, and all the enduring traditions that bring us together. But, as our loved ones age, it becomes even more crucial to maintain those connections and make an even bigger effort to engage with them.
As our ageing population increases, more and more people are running into the issues that can come with it. Loneliness and isolation for example being a major issue for those in their later years.
HRM Homecare reveals new appointments set to achieve transformational digital growth
Scottish home care provider HRM Homecare has revealed its strategy towards digitalisation and achieving transformational change in its development plans with two key announcements.
After 28 years, Lynn Laughland has stepped away from the position of Managing Director to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Laughland’s new responsibilities will include overseeing strategic development and digital innovation of HRM Homecare.
HRM Homecare launches campaign to recruit one carer per day in 2022
HRM Homecare Services is launching an ambitious recruitment drive with the aim of taking on 365 home carers in a year – the equivalent of one a day.
If successful, the HRM365 campaign will see the Ayrshire-headquartered company more than double its workforce over the next 12 months.
The move comes as the care sector faces a severe shortage in the number of home carers, a trend which accelerated post-Brexit and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The benefits of a ‘Wellness Team’ Aug 2022
Over a decade ago, our Managing Director, Lynn Laughland, launched the pioneering Wellness Team which over time has become one of her “greatest achievements.” Now hear from the people behind the team and find out how “HRM Homecare has led the way with its Wellness Team.”
Read the full article on Home Care Insight’s website
Voice of the Industry, 2022
Recently our Managing director, Lynn Laughland has been selected as of the Home Care insight’s ‘Voice of the Industry’. The 'Voice of The Industry' honours inspirational individuals that are dedicated to campaigning for reform within the social care sector, from long-term funding to a workforce strategy.
Find out more about Lynn's achievement by reading the Home Care Insight’s issue (P.28):
Strategic Contribution Award, 2022
Our Managing Director, Lynn Laughland, has been honoured at Scottish Care’s National Care At Home & Housing Support Awards with a special award recognising her significant contribution to the care sector.
HRM Homecare Services Central West have received a 9.7 review score from homecare.co.uk
In May 2022, HRM Homecare Services Ltd received a 9.7 review score for Central West and a 9.6 review score for South West from homecare.co.uk. These scores were from reviews made by people being cared for by HRM Homecare Services Ltd or by friends/relatives of the people being cared for.
OPINION: ‘A new economic vision’ is needed for care at home in Scotland
In 2022 we are currently living through three interlinked crises: an economy struggling to get back on its feet after COVID-19, a rampant skills shortage, and a social care sector in desperate need of support.
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HRM Homecare aims to recruit 365 staff in a year
A new campaign begins at HRM Homecare, to recruit 365 new staff members over 2022.
Lynn Laughland, MD - HRM Homecare
IoD Scotland Director of the Year Awards 2021
Managing Director of HRM Homecare, Lynn Laughland has recently won the Agility & Resilience award at the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland Director of the Year Awards 2021.
HRM Homecare raise money to give gifts to children this Christmas
HRM Homecare Kilmarnock and HSC Futures have raised money all year by donating on dress down Friday’s. The money that was raised has gone to buying gifts for children that are supported by Recovery Enterprises Scotland.
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First Scots graduate from HRM Homecare and Prince’s Trust joint project to find next generation of carers
We are pleased to announce the graduation of the first candidates to be involved in the HRM Homecare and Prince’s Trust project for the next generation of carers.
We are overjoyed with the success of this project and hope to run it several times a year.
A huge congratulation to the ladies who participated in the project, we are delighted you have benefitted from the course and are reaching for your dreams.
Lynn Laughland, MD - HRM Homecare
Insider's 20 Women to Watch
"Since helping a neighbour in need of support in 1994, she has grown HRM Homecare into one of the largest care specialists ,providing home support to vulnerable people, caring for more than 800 users." -Business Insider
We are extremely proud of our wonderful Managing Director Lynn Laughland, as she has been named one of the top 20 women to watch in the UK's Business Insider.
Lynn Laughland, MD - HRM Homecare
2021s Leaders in Care Awards: Executive of the Year - Shortlisted
We are excited to announce that our MD, Lynn Laughland, has been shortlisted for 2021s leader in Care awards: Executive of the Year. To understand why Home Care Insight has shortlisted Lynn for this amazing award, read the information below.
‘Over the past 12 months, Lynn Laughland, managing director of HRM Homecare Services, has striven for constant improvement within her own company, as well as the wider social care sector. She made it her goal to put those receiving care and her workforce at the forefront of everything that HRM Homecare does.’
‘During the pandemic, Lynn led the development of an infection control regime which ensured the business continued to provide thousands of hours of face-to-face home care across West and Central Scotland. To achieve this, Lynn maximised the use of technology within HRM Homecare so that staff and vulnerable service users were kept safe throughout. This included digital rotas and care diaries through the use of apps. Thanks to her leadership over the last year, HRM Homecare has also secured new contracts with new and existing clients, increased its workforce by over 20% during a period marked by an extreme shortage of qualified carers throughout the UK, and has achieved the world’s most recognised quality management standard, ISO 9001:2015.’-Home Care Insight.
HRM Homecare have been named as a Finalist in the Palliative & End of Life Care Practice 2020 and Emerging Talent Award at the Scottish Care wards 2020.
Lynn Laughland, MD - HRM Homecare
Don't get angry with your dad… his advice will put you on an unexpected road to success
HRM Homecare Services MD Lynn Laughland writes a letter to her younger self.
International Day of Older Persons – Thursday, 1 October 2020
Today is the International Day of Older Persons. To mark it, we at HRM Homecare Services would like to tell you a story to help raise awareness about the needs and well-being of elderly people in our communities.
Lynn Laughland, MD - HRM Homecare
HRM Homecare aims to recruit 150 staff from hospitality and tourism for care jobs
Kilmarnock-based firm says workers hit by coronavirus closures can fill critical skills gap.
Care at home company HRM Homecare is to create 150 permanent jobs for hospitality and tourism workers who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus.
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HRM Homecare awarded at Scottish Care Awards for high standards and caring staff
HRM Homecare have won a prestigious accolade at the Scottish Care Awards for the high standards of care amongst staff.
Lynn Laughland, MD - HRM Homecare
The Big Interview: HRM Homecare Services MD Lynn Laughland
She has for more than 25 years led her own care-at-home provider working in Scotland’s Central Belt, aiming to help people to remain living in their homes independently for as long as possible.
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Care firm with contracts in the Wee County looking for new employees
A CARE at home company, which supports elderly and vulnerable people in the Wee County, is looking to hire those who lost employment due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Lynn Laughland, MD - HRM Homecare | Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards
25 years of caring earns top prize at Women's Enterprise Scotland Awards
A managing director who has been running her home care services business for 25 years won the Business Leader of the Year Award at the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards 2019.
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East Renfrewshire care company celebrates 25 years of success
Lynn Laughland and her HRM Homecare Services team cut a special anniversary cake as they celebrate 25 years of providing care at home for those in need.
Lynn Laughland, MD - HRM Homecare
Lynn Laughland, managing director, HRM Homecare Services
Lynn Laughland launched HRM Homecare Services in 1994 from her living room, when she started helping a neighbour in need of personal support. Her research into care at home found that many others needed similar care support and their needs were not always being met.
Fast forward 27 years, and Lynn has successfully developed and grown HRM Homecare Services into one of the largest care specialists providing home support to vulnerable people across Central and West Scotland.
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Care firm wants Falkirk workers who have lost jobs through Coronavirus
A care-at-home firm which operates in Falkirk wants to employ hospitality and tourism workers who have lost their jobs because of the Coronavirus crisis.
Working in Care as a Key Worker during Covid-19 | HRM Homecare Services