Maidenhead & Windsor

The Royal Windsor and Maidenhead Borough's home care and rapid response and rehabilitation teams have notched up 'good' and 'excellent' ratings in this year's Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) – a further improvement on last year's two 'goods'.

To celebrate their success, the teams are gathering at the Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Pococks Lane, Eton, on Wednesday October 31 from 2.25pm to 4.30pm.

At the same time the loyalty and dedication of 41 Windsor and Maidenhead staff will be recognised through long service awards. These will be presented by the Mayor, Cllr Leo Walters, including to six employees who will receive an award for 25 years or more service.

Also attending the celebration will be Cllr John Story, lead member for adult services, Allan Brown, head of adult services, and Helen Latter, head of joint intermediate care.

Windsor and Maidenhead Cllr Story said: "The home care and rapid response and rehabilitation teams do a wonderful job and show great commitment to providing a high quality service to borough residents. This event is a chance to recognise and thank them for all their efforts."

The home care service provides care and support for frail and vulnerable adults who require complex packages of care to enable them to remain in their own homes for as long as possible rather than having to go into long-term residential or nursing care.

The rapid response and rehabilitation service provides intensive short-term support to people who may need a programme of physio and/or occupational therapy treatment or equipment to regain their independence. The team also provides a 24-hour social care crisis intervention service and practical hands-on assessment of long-term needs.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead