This International Women’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the incredible women who make Springfield Healthcare such a special place.
From our dedicated home care customers to the hardworking women on our team, their strength, wisdom and compassion shine through every day.
To celebrate today, we asked some of our amazing female home care customers what advice they would give their younger selves.
Their responses were both funny and inspiring, a testament to the rich lives they’ve lived.
“Keep going. Things can be hard but muddle through because it works out in the end”
“Don’t get married so young, I was only 18 when I was married”
“Work hard and get a good job!”
“Book up and get on with it”
Their words serve as a powerful reminder to embrace the present and celebrate the journey.
Their insights resonated deeply with us, especially when we consider the vital role women play in the social care sector. Did you know that around 82% of the social care workforce is made up of women? That’s a staggering number of women dedicating their careers to making a real difference in the lives of others.
At Springfield Healthcare, we are immensely proud of the amazing women who form the backbone of our team. From the healthcare assistants who greet our customers with a smile every day, providing essential support and companionship in the community, to the managers who work tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs smoothly, they all lead with kindness and understanding.
Our Operations Director, Theresa Bradley-Comstive, shared her thoughts on the power of women in the workforce this International Women’s Day.
” As a leader, I always do my utmost to support, encourage and develop the people I have the pleasure of working with. Investing in our people creates new opportunities for existing staff as well as for our next generation at Springfield Healthcare. It is extremely important to me personally to join colleagues and professionals around the world in celebrating this international women’s day on March 8th 2025.
Now, more than ever, we must rise to the challenges presented to us and call out gender bias and inequality, we need to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements and help create an inclusive world where our daughters will flourish without experiencing any limit! I am a mother as well as a leader in Springfield Healthcare, a role which I am really proud of – especially when we can create opportunities and career growth for women.
The introduction of a newly established Management Academy and our Youth Academy platform will help to support our inclusive culture, as well as the development and wellbeing of our women leaders of the future.”
Women are the heart of our organisation. They understand who build meaningful connections, offer unwavering support, and bring comfort and joy to those we serve.
So, to every woman at Springfield Healthcare you are making a real difference, not just today, but every single day.
