A new home care provider has launched in Islington with a simple mission: to bring high-quality care to families across North London – while also giving proper recognition to the people who deliver it.
Visiting Angels North London is led by Max Read, who spent nearly a decade working with global consumer brands, and Sharlean Campbell, who has more than 15 years’ experience in the care sector and previously achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission.
Max and Sharlean come from very different backgrounds, but share the same goal: to improve the way care is delivered in the community.
“I knew that if I was going to make a difference in this sector, I needed to do it with someone who really understands care at its best,” said Max. “Sharlean’s passion for care, and her record of achieving Outstanding with the CQC, are remarkable. It’s something we’re proud to build on here in North London.”
They are joined by Shade Quadri, a former NHS social prescriber, whose experience gives the team a strong understanding of the challenges families face and how best to navigate the healthcare system.
Visiting Angels takes a ‘carer-centric’ approach, aiming to make carers feel valued through fair pay, proper training and opportunities to progress their careers. The belief is simple: if carers are supported, clients will receive better care.
Sharlean said: “I’ve seen first-hand the difference that compassionate, consistent care can make – but I’ve also seen how often care staff are overlooked. At Visiting Angels, we want to change that. By supporting our care professionals, we can deliver the kind of care families really need and deserve.”
The launch comes at a time when hospitals across London are under pressure, with beds in short supply. The team believes high-quality home care can help relieve some of this strain, while allowing people to live well in their own homes.
“We want to help people recover, manage long-term conditions and age with dignity at home,” added Max. “That means families get peace of mind, and the NHS gets some breathing space.”
For more information, or to see how Visiting Angels could help care for your loved ones, visit www.visiting-angels.co.uk/northlondon or call Max, Sharlean, Shade and the team on 02080 594 187.
