HALo was born in 2023 purely and simply out of a son’s love for his mother...
For a number of years, I saw my Mum’s health deteriorate as Alzheimer’s took its toll on her mind. It was clear to my brother and I that her relatively low-maintenance property was too much for her to cope with on her own and we found ourselves facing the very difficult decision concerning Mum’s long term care.
Mum was adamant that she didn’t want to leave the reassuring familiarity of her home environment. I knew that to force her to move would take a huge toll on her both mentally and emotionally, but at the same time, we couldn’t escape the painful reality that her home had become too much for her to manage and that, as a result, she was no longer taking proper care of herself.
At HALo, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care with a personal touch. Our caregiving team is led by an experienced Nurse with 40 years in the field, ensuring the highest standards of care. We go above and beyond to equip our staff with the training and support they need to meet your needs with confidence and compassion.
Communication and organisation are at the heart of what we do. We pride ourselves on our streamlined operations, ensuring seamless coordination between clients, caregivers, and families. Our investment in staff goes beyond training—we provide dedicated wellbeing time every month for reflection and professional growth.
In addition to care services, our expert handyman, with 30 years of experience, is here to assist with home maintenance, gardening and accessibility needs. Whether you require just an hour of support a week or a comprehensive care package, you can trust that you are in safe, capable hands with HALo.
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Nyasha Gwatidzo is a distinguished social worker and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in building successful social enterprises. Born in a rural village in Zimbabwe, she moved to the UK in the 1970s to pursue her education. Initially studying Chemistry, Nyasha realised her true passion lay in helping others, leading her to retrain as a social worker and psychotherapist.
In 1994, she founded the Banya Family Placement Agency, which has since placed over 4,000 children with foster families across the UK. Demonstrating her commitment to supporting vulnerable populations, Nyasha established the Vana Trust in 2003, a charity that provides educational support to children in the UK and Zimbabwe. The Trust also operates a therapeutic farm in Oxfordshire, offering a healing environment for individuals with learning and mental health challenges.
Beyond her enterprises, Nyasha is a dedicated mentor to fellow social entrepreneurs, guiding them through the complexities of founding and growing impactful organisations. Her dedication to social change has earned her numerous accolades, including the European Federation of Black Women Business Leaders' Business Owner Award and the Sue Ryder Foundation's Business Woman of the Year.
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