Eleanor Healthcare Group

  • Celebrating a Century of Wisdom

    At Eleanor, we believe every life is a story worth telling. Some of these stories span over a hundred years, filled with memories, lessons and love. Our “Champions of Eleanor” are remarkable individuals who have reached or passed 100, each with a lifetime of experiences to share. In this special space, we honour them, celebrating their resilience and the joy they continue to bring. Their journeys remind us that age is just a number when it comes to living fully.

    Patricia Ward: A Life Full of Chapters

    Patricia Ward’s life is a beautiful story woven with courage, love and an enduring passion for history. During World War II, she played a vital role at Bletchley Park and in the Women’s Royal Navy. After the war, she built a life with Major Sam Ward in Germany, raising a family while nurturing her love for antiques. Today, at Halden Heights Nursing Home, surrounded by family and friends, Patricia continues to inspire with her warmth and wisdom.

    Marjorie Sharples: A Century of Wisdom and Warmth

    Marjorie Sharples has lived through a century of change, yet her spirit remains as bright as ever. Her father, once a train driver, later became mayor, shaping Marjorie’s strong sense of resilience and determination. She worked as a secretary during WWII and remained a lifelong learner, expressing her creativity through painting and furniture restoration. At 104, she still embraces life with enthusiasm, filling every day with warmth and kindness.

    Joyce Offord: Celebrating 105 Years of Strength

    At 105, Joyce Offord is a testament to courage and resilience. She served in the ATS during World War II, building a life filled with love and laughter alongside her husband Alfred. Over the years, she has witnessed the world transform, from silent films to virtual reality. Today, at Roselands Care Home, Joyce continues to captivate with her stories, reminding us all of the strength that comes from a life well lived.

    Joyce Margaret Goonery: A Dance Through Life

    Joyce Margaret Goonery’s life has been a graceful dance through love and family. Trained as a nurse, she met her husband Andy on the dance floor in 1953 and together they built a home filled with warmth and care. After his passing during the pandemic, Joyce found a new chapter at Pine Lodge Care Home. Once shy, she has now embraced the community, joining in activities and finding joy in shared moments.

    Marjorie Rosa: A Century of Adventures

    On 29th January 2024, Halden Heights Nursing Home celebrated a very special milestone – Marjorie Rosa’s 100th birthday. Marjorie has led a life filled with adventure, from her passion for painting and needlework to travelling across Europe and South America with her Brazilian husband. Surrounded by her loving children, she marked the day with joy and laughter. Her story is a beautiful reminder to cherish every moment and welcome life’s adventures.

    Kitty: Celebrating 107 Years

    Kitty, a beloved resident of Hartley House, recently turned 107. Her birthday was a day filled with love and laughter as she looked back on a life well lived. With over a century of experiences, she continues to inspire those around her with her kindness and wisdom. At Eleanor, residents like Kitty are at the heart of our community and it is a privilege to celebrate these milestones together.

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    An Unconventional Odyssey – Charting A Visionary Path Towards Success

    Despite a successful stint as one of the youngest finance directors in London, specialising in mergers and acquisitions for a prominent advertising company, Marc found his professional success to be hollow. Driven by a desire to serve the community, he left the lucrative world of finance to establish an accountancy practice and business consultancy in Lewisham. His mission was clear: guide local start-ups and small businesses toward financial transparency and profitability.

    As Marc’s consultancy flourished, he received a crucial call from Eleanor in 2005, who was struggling to keep her nursing agency afloat after 26 years. Marc took on the challenge, initiating a leap of faith that marked the beginning of a transformative journey. Today, the Eleanor Healthcare Group stands as a model business in the care sector, with over 1500 dedicated members, fluent in 112 languages, supporting over 3000 clients. The senior staff, with a combined experience of over 100 years in health and social care, has been instrumental in guiding and participating in the organisation’s remarkable growth.

    Marc draws inspiration from his team of staff, care workers, and frontline keyworkers, acknowledging their role in preserving the life and dignity of the most vulnerable in the community. He emphasises that Eleanor is an organization with people at its core, having created a paradigm shift in the care sector with the driving principle that social care is about people, not processes. In 2009, Marc introduced the concept of person-centric care, responding to a request from Richmond Council. Eleanor Healthcare Group led the transformation, offering tailor-made services and pioneering an outcomes-based approach in collaboration with local authorities. The organisation then took a leading role in preventive care, integrating health and social care services and introducing a novel caring model to Lewisham Council based on the Buurtzorg model.

    Despite numerous achievements, Marc sees success as just the beginning. The Eleanor family remains ready to take another leap of faith, with trust in people above processes. In the face of mounting challenges to health and social care systems, Marc has been steering Eleanor to the forefront of much-needed innovation within the UK and globally. Eleanor Healthcare Group takes pride in its identity, never compromising integrity, and always preserving its true essence. The commitment to taking the road less travelled is evident as it approaches the next fork in the future of healthcare, promising to continue breaking new ground and redefine possibilities.