21st June 2017

Lord Mayor unveils Broomgrove’s UK safety first

Resident care has undergone a hi-tech revolution at Broomgrove as it becomes the first in the country to install a pioneering new generation of nurse call system designed to prioritise care for the most vulnerable.

The Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Councillor Anne Murphy, officially unveiled Courtney Thorne’s Altra system just a few days ago.

Donna Pierpoint, the manager at Broomgrove said: “We’re constantly on the look out for ways we can improve resident care and provide them with an extra level if safety and reassurance. This new system is absolutely fantastic.

“It’s an honour to be the first care home in the country to install it and have the Lord Mayor come to unveil it!”

The legacies of two former residents funded the wireless Courtney Thorne Altra system that automatically monitors response times and ranks their priority.

My Dad moved to Broomgrove in December 2018, after a really difficult three months in hospital. He could not be in a better place. Despite the changes that the medical issues brought to his life, thanks to the quality of the care and the attention to detail showed by the manager and her staff. He quickly settled into his "new life" and he really is appreciative of the care, consideration and respect he receives. The home has a lovely atmosphere and an ethos that makes it very special. Everything is well organised, the accommodation is spotless and the staff are so kind and clearly committed and experienced.
It's a real pleasure to visit Dad at Broomgrove and to see him relaxed and smiling. Every day I feel thankful for the care and attention shown to him by the manager and her staff. Wonderful.

Helen P (Daughter of Resident) Testimonial

I am confident that my Husband is being well cared for and his needs are being met. I am also confident that the staff communicate well with me and keep me informed about his condition. I find Broomgrove a happy place to visit and all the staff are very kind to me. The staff at Broomgrove do their best to meet the varied needs of their residents and their relatives.
If I needed to go into care myself, I would choose Broomgrove. Throughout my husband’s illness and having had my husband’s mother, my father and my aunt in different care homes, I believe Broomgrove to be the best.

Mary B (Daughter of Resident) Testimonial