The Abbeyfield & Wesley Society has become the first organisation in Northern Ireland to be awarded the Independent Living Standards accreditation from EROSH (the national consortium for sheltered and retirement housing).
The award recognises excellence in sheltered and supported sheltered housing for older people, based on nationally recognised benchmarks in governance and management, value for money, equality and respect, customer focus, and the safety of both residents and staff.
Steve Rafferty, Chief Executive of EROSH, said: “I was very impressed with the quality of services delivered by Abbeyfield and Wesley, with all residents spoken to being very happy and complimentary of the staff, who demonstrated a strong commitment to meeting the needs of residents and going above and beyond.”
Patrick Thompson, Chief Executive of Abbeyfield & Wesley, said “We are really pleased to have received this accreditation. It is an independent recognition of the effort our staff put in every day to make Abbeyfield & Wesley a warm, welcoming place to live. What matters most is that our residents told assessors they are happy here and feel well supported to thrive in later life. That tells us we are getting it right and that our unique housing types are giving older people the independence, safety and companionship they deserve.”
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