Episode 10

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Published on:

2nd Dec 2023

A Year to Remember

In the series finale, producer Pennie Latin Stuart catches up with Parklands’ MD Ron Taylor to reflect on the year. It was a year with low points such as the decision to closure Parklands’ smallest care home in Ullapool amid spiralling costs – “the hardest decision I’ve made in 30 years in care.” But 2023 also saw Parklands save two under threat care homes in its Moray heartland, safeguarding 80 jobs and ensuring continuity of care for 70 residents. And as hundreds of residents, staff (past and present) and friends gathered in Buckie to celebrate Parklands’ 30th anniversary, Ron Taylor reflects on what his grandfather – the inspiration behind Parklands – would have made of it all. “I think he’d be proud,” he says modestly. He’d arguably be prouder still of Parklands’ ambitions for the future as it continues to expand its presence in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

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About the Podcast

Parklands Carecast
Welcome to Parklands CareCast, a heartwarming and eye-opening podcast series celebrating the remarkable 30-year journey of Parklands Care Homes in the north of Scotland.

CareCast is a 10-part series which will take listeners on a fun-filled and often emotional journey into the world of care homes.

Join us as we meet Ron Taylor, the Managing Director who founded Parklands Care Homes, and his extraordinary team of passionate staff as they share their inspiring journey, their commitment to excellence in care, and their deep connection with the local community. From tea parties to pride events and community playschemes, Parklands is rooted in the communities it serves.

We’ll hear from care staff who have remained loyal to Parklands for decades, and some who have even travelled from around the world to make Parklands their new home. And we'll listen to the voices of the remarkable people they care for, whose lives are filled with laughter, love and appreciation.

To find out more about Parklands and its award winning approach to care, visit parklandsgroup.com