Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) has announced a £100,000 annual investment in a new partnership with tour provider Myley to provide more adventurous excursions for those in their homes.
The 24-month agreement with Myley, which runs accessible tours for older adults living in care settings across the UK, will be rolled out for 53 homes across the group initially. Almost 1,600 individuals will enjoy more than 300 organised trips over the coming 12 months, with experiences tailored to the interests and preferences of those living in each home.
By drawing on the support of Myley’s experienced schedulers and tour leaders who are familiar with destinations and specialise in care outings, MMCG will open the door to a wider range of experiences and excursions.
Paul McPartlan, Chief Operating Officer at Maria Mallaband Care Group, said: “This partnership opens up some really exciting opportunities for the people living in our homes, from discovering new places to revisiting ones that hold special memories.
“Just as importantly, it makes a real difference for our teams. Planning and delivering trips, even driving a minibus, can be a big responsibility – one our staff have been handling well – but having that expert support means colleagues can be more ambitious and expansive when thinking about where to go and what those living with them would like to do.
“With Myley taking the lead on the planning and logistics, our colleagues will be able to focus purely on those in their care, ensuring they’re enjoying the experience – and sharing in that enjoyment alongside them too.”
The new 24-month contract comes after a successful six-month pilot project with Myley providing tours for nine MMCG homes around Leeds, as well as homes in Scotland and the Northwest. The visits included trip to farms, country parks, museums and zoos, and a tour of Old Trafford Stadium
The wider roll-out opens up opportunities for more varied and ambitious days out across the group. Last year Myley, which works with several UK care home providers, delivered more than 3,300 trips around the UK. With the motto ‘Adventures never retire’ the company creates experiences from bowling to beach trips, riding steam railways to touring historic homes.
Main Image Caption: A trip to Old Trafford for Bowerfield Court care home in Stockport took place during MMCG’s successful six month partnership pilot with Myley.
