Our inspiration - Meet 'Bampy'
‘Bampy’ - Brendan McNally, better known as ‘Mac’ was born in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1932. He moved to Berkeley, Gloucestershire, as a young man and worked tirelessly as a charity campaigner for over 50 years, raising money for local good causes.
In 2013, Mac was diagnosed with dementia. We had all heard of dementia and its effects, but no one could imagine it happening to Mac. It didn’t happen slowly; the kind and caring man with a larger than life personality changed beyond recognition.
Mac had five children and thirteen grandchildren - plenty of loving family around him, but no one really knew what to do or who to turn to. Whilst grieving and dealing with our own emotional stresses, we experienced hurdles and obstacles to get Mac the care he deserved.
Navigating the world of care provision and funding was tricky to say the least. Mac didn’t ‘fit into a box’ - he was over 6ft, heavy set, and perfectly mobile. He didn’t need nursing care but his memory was slowly disappearing and he was becoming disorientated and distressed. His frustrations led to anger and outbursts of aggression. We knew he didn’t belong in a care home but struggled to find the perfect solution to support him and our family.
In the last days of Mac’s life, we continued to push for better care to maintain his quality of life. It was at this point I made a promise to myself that one day I would seek to provide a more personal and tailored care and wellbeing service for individuals and their families – something we just couldn’t find ourselves.
This has been the inspiration for Prosperity Care & Wellbeing - to make Bampy proud!
OUR APPROACH
Putting the principles into practice:
Encouraging people to participate in social activities and connecting them with others with similar interests or experiences can promote a sense of belonging.
Helping people set goals and providing them with opportunities to learn new skills or take on challenges can boost self-esteem. Providing them with tools to manage their emotions or stress, such as relaxation techniques or therapy that supports emotional health.
Providing opportunities for people to learn new skills and access education. This can promote personal growth and a sense of accomplishment.
Encouraging people to engage in physical activity, eat a healthy diet, and have access to regular medical check-ups, to promote physical health and wellness.
We provide housing-related support to help people with learning disabilities maintain a safe and comfortable home. We help people to learn essential life skills, with the goal of supporting people to live independently and comfortably in their own home.
Helping people to identify their passions and goals and providing them with opportunities to pursue them. Supporting employment and career opportunities to enable people to find work and integrate into the community.
Helping people budget and offering advice on making informed financial decisions. Our goal is to empower individuals to become more independent and confident in managing their finances.
We offer a non-judgemental space to enable people to be themselves and engage in activities that nourish their spirit. We are supportive of people’s beliefs and promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Our values
Sure we do amazing things.
But it’s what we stand for that’s so awesome.
Put simply… we care!
01. We are solutions Focused
We have plenty of experience in the world of care and enjoy a challenge. The path can be confusing but we will always find a solution that fits. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
02. We are BRAVE AND BOLD
We strive to provide the best quality care and are not afraid to speak up to make it happen. We can be the voice for people who might not have one or stand right behind those that do.
03. We CHAMPION EVERY INDIVIDUAL
We champion others by listening, supporting, and encouraging people to achieve their ambitions. We work together to enable progress and help people to feel valued.
04. We are STRONGER TOGETHER
We may not have all the answers, but we do our best to find the experts who do. We will work in partnership with the individual, family, friends, and circles of support to provide access to all the specialist care required.
05. WE’VE GOT CARE AT OUR CORE
Our Managing Director started his career as a support worker and continues to work closely on the ‘front line’. Care first, business second will always be our motto. ‘You can teach skills but you can’t teach someone to care.’
06. We WORK TO BE BETTER EVERY DAY
We know we aren’t perfect and we might not get things right every time. We are constantly learning and are committed to keeping up to date with best practices and training opportunities.
We believe in the power of continuous learning and providing access to education for all.
We offer a caring and nurturing environment for individuals who may struggle with mainstream education, with flexible scheduling to fit their lifestyles and focus on hands-on, experiential learning. Our learning centre is based in Gloucester Quays, where people can learn skills which promote independence, promote recovery, and enhance quality of life.
Our team of specialised holistic therapists offer a range of treatments which can be hugely beneficial.
Studies suggest that holistic therapies can help to reduce stress, promote relaxation and enhance overall physical and emotional health. Our holistic practitioners offer meditation, mindfulness, yoga, massage, acupuncture and EFT. These therapies complement traditional mental health treatments and may help to support overall recovery and wellbeing. Prosperity Holistics are provided by a team of fully qualified and insured practitioners.
We live and breathe social inclusion and our events team know how to have fun.
We provide an exciting programme of events that are fully inclusive and open to members of the public. This approach enables people to make friends whilst in a safe and supportive environment. Prosperity Care Events run a monthly night club event, as well as group activities such as surf club, water sports, sculpture and pottery, community gardening, woodland walks, and much more.