Since leaving Cardiff University almost 30 years ago I have spent most of my working life in the healthcare industry, initially working as a GP drug rep in the Portsmouth area, then I went on to head up a sales team for a government owned blood plasma company. Whilst I thoroughly enjoyed my time working for and with the NHS, I came to realise that I wanted the opportunity to personally make a difference and to give something back to society.
I grew up in a small Surrey village, the son of a GP and a Practice Nurse, where the surgery was attached to the home. The emphasis on care and support in the community was ever present and I learnt from watching my parents how you can make a massive difference in people’s lives through offering your time and assistance.
I also witnessed first-hand the demise of my aunt who lived with Alzheimer’s disease at a relatively young age and was saddened at her rapid decline. By helping to raise awareness and offering good quality support I believe we can improve the quality of lives and hopefully slow the deterioration whilst we search for a cure. I am proud that since we set up over 5 years ago my care team and I have managed to raise £1000s for the Alzheimer’s Society through fund raising activities such as sponsored walks, running and cake selling too!
Some of our best moments since we opened our doors 6 years ago was being awarded the prestigious rating of Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission, an accolade that is awarded to just a few care providers. This was a fantastic achievement and a testament to the amazing work our team does. Running a high-quality care business that delivers more than 1,000 hours of care per week, every week can be challenging especially during the pandemic, but it’s made possible when surrounded by a fantastic team and it’s enormously rewarding too. Every day I feel truly blessed to be doing something I love with special people around me.
Feel free to contact me on duncan.cameron@rightathome.co.uk
