Press Release below in honour of the Grand Opening of Cunningham House set to open early June 2011.

former England rugby star to open acquired brain injury unit

former England and Northampton Saints star Jon Sleightholme will lend his support on Monday 27th June 2011 in opening a new local facility owned by The Oakleaf Group, which will provide rehabilitation to adult males with acquired brain injury.

Jon will be accompanied by Simon Hales, who featured in Channel 4’s Cutting Edge documentary “My New Brain”.  Simon, a former resident of The Oakleaf Group will accompany Jon Sleightholme in opening “Cunningham House” which is named in memory of another much loved former resident of Oakleaf, Ernie who sadly died in 2009.

The Oakleaf Group established in 2005 have demonstrated their commitment to improving the lives of those affected by brain injury and are delighted to announce the opening of their new facility in Hartwell, Northampton.  Oakleaf’s CEO Ian Mosley states “….it’s a privilege to be able to make a difference to the lives of those devastated by brain injury and we are equally delighted that Simon will be returning to Oakleaf to help us with our Grand Opening”.  Kathy Swannell, Clinical Director at Oakleaf states “Simon has achieved so much and it is fantastic to report that he is now re-building his life at home with this family”.

Further information about The Oakleaf Group can be viewed at www.oakleafcare.com or to watch Simon’s story “My New Brain” go to www.channel4.com/programmes/my-new-brain

Jon Sleightholme

Simon Hales

Cunningham House

In April 2010 Oakleaf Care awarded the Northamptonshire Gold Heartbeat Award – ‘a nationally recognised award given to caterers who show continued commitment to customers by providing healthier food choices in a healthier environment’.

Oakleaf Care are committed to ensuring all residents are afforded a healthy, well balanced diet and continue to demonstrate this by regularly reviewing menus to include new and exciting healthy eating options.

Mark Wright, a resident at Oakleaf Care was the winner of "Best Collection of Vegetables" at 2009's Hartwell & District Allotment Garden Association Annual Show.  The Show began in 1953 and has been won many times by local villagers and Oakleaf Care are delighted that they have been able to join in with the local tradition.

In association with Northants Food Safety Council Oakleaf Care were inspected in July 2009 and awarded 4 Stars under the Scores on Doors iniative, which is catergorised as "high standard of compliance with food safey legislation.  Robust food safety management". 

In collaboration with the Northamptonshire Police Force Oakleaf Care are delighted to be working with student police officers within the County.  Placements began in July 2009 at Hilltop House and are designed to give newly appointed Police Officers a 'hands on' experience of working with residents in a care setting.   The aim is for Police Students to begin there duties as Police Officers with a little knowledge of working with a vulnerable client group and the complexities of their needs.  

      Essential steps to safe, clean care. 

Oakleaf Care are proud to announce that in showing their commitment to reduce healthcare associated infections they are members of the Essential Steps Programme in association with the Department of Health

In association with Connexions Northamptonshire and N.E.W.S (Northamptonshire Education & Work Service) Oakleaf Care are proud to announce their commitment in providing young people with a work-related learning experience.