Barclay Specialist Care Ltd

07/08/2026

At Barclay Specialist Care, we believe that a disability or health condition should never define what someone can achieve.
This fantastic video shows one of our amazing service users enjoying a paddle boarding session alongside her carer, proving that with the right support, encouragement, and determination, goals can become reality.
Our role is not to place limits on what people can do, but to empower them to live the life they choose, pursue their passions, and experience new adventures. Whether it's trying a new activity, building confidence, or achieving a personal goal, having the right support can make all the difference.
Here's to embracing opportunities, overcoming barriers, and living life to the fullest!

24/07/2026

One of our amazing Clients and there family wants to raise awareness and urgently needed funds for pre-clinical gene therapy research for RRM2B mitochondrial disease, bringing them closer to a potential treatment

Please watch, share and donate if you can ❤️

Charlie Gard’s short but powerful life brought global attention to RRM2B mitochondrial disease. Today, Emily, Rachael & JoJo face the same condition. Help fund urgently needed gene therapy research and create more tomorrows for families like theirs.

22/07/2026

One of our clients spending the afternoon playing Kirby and sharing plenty of smiles and laughter 🌞😁

15/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that Barclay Specialist Care has been recognised as one of only four Corby Technical School Approved Partners of the Year.

This award reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting students with valuable learning opportunities, practical experience, and professional development within the health and social care sector.

We are incredibly proud to work alongside Corby Technical School and would like to thank their team for this recognition. We are passionate about helping to develop the next generation of care professionals and are honoured that our contribution has been acknowledged.

A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, whose professionalism, knowledge, and support make partnerships like this possible every day.

We look forward to continuing our successful partnership with Corby Technical School and supporting more students on their learning journey.

02/07/2026

17/06/2026

Train the Trainer for some of our Clinical and Operations Team 🤩

10/06/2026

Behind every great care service are people who truly understand what it means to care.

This National Carers Week, Kelly Lewis shares her experience of caring both at work and at home.

I began my journey in the care sector after supporting my nan, who lived with both dementia and Huntington’s disease. During that time, I discovered a deep sense of comfort and purpose in caring for another person, which inspired me to pursue a career in care.

In 2002, I started working in a care home as a Care Assistant. Over the next 11 years, I developed my skills, knowledge, and confidence, eventually becoming part of the management team. This role allowed me to grow both professionally and personally, while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

In 2014, my mum was also diagnosed with dementia. I found myself balancing my professional responsibilities at work, caring for her at home, while still trying to maintain a social life. Like many people in similar situations, it was incredibly challenging and, at times, exhausting—but it was also something I wouldn’t have changed for anything.

In 2022, I decided it was time for a new chapter. I still wanted to support and help others, and this led me to become a Care Co-ordinator with Barclay Specialist Care. Since making that transition, I have never looked back.

08/06/2026

National Carers Week – Meet Ellie, our new Rapid Support Worker, who shares her experience of working in care and her journey so far with Barclay Specialist Care Ltd.

Beginning my journey with Barclay Specialist Care has been an eye-opening experience in providing complex care, and it genuinely feels like I’ve joined a team I was meant to be part of. Their approach to training has allowed me to focus on the areas where I needed to build confidence, while also making use of the skills and knowledge I already had — tailoring the learning experience to my individual pace and needs.

From the beginning, the team has been incredibly welcoming and supportive, valuing the previous experiences I bring. No matter their role, every member of the wider team contributes unique knowledge, skills, and personality to ensure each client receives compassionate, person-centred care.

Training as a Nursing Associate has been a life-changing experience. Not only did it help me develop a deeper understanding of patients, the profession, and the clinical skills required, but it also helped me grow personally. I developed valuable life skills and strengthened my emotional intelligence, all of which have shaped me into the professional I am today and will continue to influence my career moving forward.

Barclay Specialist Care have continued to support and guide me through the next stages of my career, advocating for safe practice within my scope, encouraging me to keep my skills up to date, and providing opportunities for further learning and development.

05/06/2026

This month is Effective Communication Awareness Month. Here is what our Communication Champion has to say on what effective communication means to her.

Everything Is Just a Conversation:

In my work, I’ve learned one simple truth: great communication changes everything. Tension eases. Problems shrink. People open up.

Even the toughest situations become manageable when we stop reacting and start talking. My favourite saying sums it up perfectly: “Everything is just a conversation.” Because it is! - A performance issue. - A misunderstanding. - A moment of conflict. - A difficult truth that needs to be said with care.

When we communicate well — with clarity, curiosity and compassion — we create space for solutions, not stand-offs. We build trust. We move forward. We make work (and life) easier for everyone involved.

This month and every month let’s talk better, connect better, lead better.

Debra Wyatt