Parklands Carecast

Welcome to the first episode of ‘Peace at Last: Memories of VE Day.’ As we mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we hear from women who served in the armed forces during the conflict, including two top secret codebreakers. Their stories highlight the vital roles they played behind the scenes, shaping the war’s outcome with dedication and determination.

Welcome to the second episode of Peace at Last: Memories of VE Day . In this instalment, we focus on the personal impact of the war, hearing from women whose lives were shaped by separation, loss, and sacrifice. Their stories are a poignant reminder of the hardship endured by so many during those turbulent years.

In this special live edition of Carecast, Ron Taylor, Managing Director of Parklands, shares his remarkable journey from caring for his World War I veteran grandfather to leading a network of care homes across the north of Scotland. With over 750 dedicated staff members, Ron's commitment to providing exceptional care has made Parklands one of the region's largest employers. Drawing from his person...

Welcome to a special festive edition of our Carecast podcast. Settle in as we reunite with familiar faces from the main series and introduce a chorus (quite literally) of new voices. We talk to residents about their treasured memories of Christmas past, meet staff gearing up for the busy festive period and find out what it's like for our international staff to celebrate Christmas here in Scot...

In the series finale, producer Pennie Latin Stuart catches up with Parklands’ MD Ron Taylor to reflect on the year. It was a year with low points such as the decision to closure Parklands ’ smallest care home in Ullapool amid spiralling costs – “the hardest decision I’ve made in 30 years in care.” But 2023 also saw Parklands save two under threat care homes in its Moray heartland, safeguarding 80...

Parklands ’ investment Moray and the Highlands has brought care and career opportunities to thousands. In this Carecast episode, local business leaders assess Parklands' impact, and care experts discuss the social benefits of delivering quality local care. We also explore how the way we deliver care is changing as design standards evolve and new concepts – like later living villages – em...

Parklands is a family affair, with husband and wife team Ron and Elaine Taylor – MD and Ops Director respectively – just one of several family partnerships working to deliver care. In this episode we meet other family groups – including Speyside manager Louise Gillies and her son and daughter, mum and daughter duo Mel and Darley who live together and work together, and sisters Gillian and Lisa who...

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home – even more so when you’re cooking hundreds of meals every day for Parklands ’ discerning residents. Old favourite mince and tatties is on the menu at Innis Mhor in Tain as cook Fiona Ross prepares lunch, while over in Buckie Paul Buxton and his team are busy preparing meals for not one, but five local care homes. Food plays a hugely important role in...

Parklands attracts care professionals from as far afield as Poland, India, Nigeria, South Africa and the Philippines. Setting up home in a new country brings its own challenges – from the local accents to the Scottish climate – but Parklands’ international staff have embraced their new life in Scotland and are relishing the opportunity to progress their careers. Patience from Zimbabwe feels c...

Forget any preconceived notions you had of care homes being dull and depressing as Carecast visits Speyside care home in Aberlour. Speyside personifies Parklands ’ commitment to meaningful connections that inspire and empower residents. On a busy day at Speyside - a home very much at the heart of the community - we meet local families at a children's holiday playscheme, and hear performances from...

Parklands prides itself on delivering high-quality person-centred care. In this episode of Carecast we introduce you to some of those on the frontline of delivering outstanding care, including the managers of Urray House in Muir of Ord and Innis Mhor in Tain. We'll also meet the team at Parklands and Burnbank in Buckie, awarded the highest possible rating by the Care Inspectorate for their commitm...

Dust down the disco ball, slap on the lippy and crank up the tunes – it’s time to party! Join us as we meet the team at Urray House in Muir of Ord as they host their first ever Parklands Pride event, one of five held across Moray and the Highlands this summer. Get ready for an emotional and entertaining party as local drag queens take to the stage, bringing a burst of glamour and charisma in a col...

Delivering the highest standards of care requires a dedicated team of hard-working, compassionate professionals and Parklands , this year celebrating its 30th anniversary, has them in rich abundance. One in five of its employees have been with the company for more than 15 years and some have even been there from day one. In this episode, we talk to some of Parklands’ long serving employees and fin...

Parklands Care Homes is celebrating its 30th anniversary and in episode one of Carecast, series producer Pennie Latin Stuart meets its founder and managing director Ron Taylor. In a deeply personal and often emotional interview, he recalls his own experiences as a carer for his grandfather and how it led him to create a care organisation committed to the highest standards of person-centred care. W...

Welcome to Parklands Carecast, a heartwarming and eye-opening podcast series celebrating the remarkable 30-year journey of Parklands Care Homes in the north of Scotland. Carecast is an ongoing series which will take you on a fun-filled and sometimes emotional journey into the world of care homes. Join us as we meet Ron Taylor, the Managing Director who founded Parklands Care Homes, and his extraor...