In the good books - team member at a Knebworth care home featured in national memoir

A team member from a Knebworth care home has been featured alongside a whole host of famous contributors in a newly released pandemic memoir.

Inspired by children’s curiosity as to how different people experienced lockdown, Natasha Kaplinsky’s Letters from Lockdown features reflections from the likes of Dame Helen Mirren, Tim Peake, and Mary Berry, to name a few, as well as Colette Moreira-Henocq, residential care manager at Care UK’s Knebworth, on London Road. 

 

Colette was invited to reflect on her experiences of lockdown following the success of her poem, titled ‘Tribute to My Residents’, which took first place in the national ‘Poems in a Pandemic’ competition last year.

Commenting on her contributions to the book, Colette said: “I was delighted to be invited to contribute to Letters from Lockdown, and to be featured alongside the likes of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall and Sir Paul McCartney feels surreal.

“The last year has been challenging for everyone, not least for those working in the care sector. I’ve found writing a great way to express my emotions, and although understandably difficult to re-live such difficult times while writing the letter, it was therapeutic to share my experience of lockdown. 

“Writing has given me an opportunity to reflect on the incredible people around me - my family, friends, colleagues and residents, as well as the local community, who have shown such kindness over the last year. I hope my letter inspires people to continue the new caring and appreciative normal we have created.”

Vera Moreira-Henocq, home manager at Knebworth, added: “We are so proud of Colette for sharing her touching account of the past year. She and the team have worked tirelessly through a challenging period, and I’m sure many will relate to her feelings and reflections of the last year.

“Residents and team members are enjoying having a famous author in their midst, and we’re hoping Colette will bring us a few signed copies!”

Knebworth delivers a full range of residential care for older people, including short-term respite care, nursing care and specialist care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 

For more information on Knebworth, please call Customer Relations Manager, Paula Brown, on 01438 893411, or email  paula.brown@careuk.com,

For general information please visit careuk.com/care-homes/knebworth.