Sally Knocker
Every Life Matters. Meaning Matters. Moments Matter. People Matter.
Talking about the elephants in the room
“English people are really bad at talking about feelings.” “Eastern Europeans often talk in a very abrupt way.” “Filipino staff are always kind and hard-working.”
15 February, 2024
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Knowing when to be a rebel
Does anyone else combine elements of being very conformist AND being rebellious in their character traits? I would consider myself one of those people. I
27 November, 2023
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Making the connections that count – care homes at the heart of community
‘Imagine a world where a care home is at the heart of a community in the same way as a school or shop – a
6 November, 2023
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The gift of your mother tongue
I recently returned from a visit to Southern Spain. I am used to visiting countries where either I can speak a bit of the language
16 October, 2023
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Finding resilience after a fall
I recently had a very scary experience of literally being knocked off my feet in the park by an overly exuberant dog who hurtled straight
2 October, 2023
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Appreciating the talents and contributions in your whole team
I was doing an observation in a care home in Wales as part of their yearly ‘Butterfly’ accreditation. There was a lovely, relaxed breakfast happening
25 September, 2023
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Is person-centred care the same as great customer care?
My daughter, Meg, and I recently had a fun few hours of shopping, as she decided that, aged 20, she would like to find a
7 August, 2023
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Creating reasons to go out
During the pandemic, many of us who have spent long periods at home will relate to the mixed feelings about going out and about again
1 May, 2023
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