Steph Thompson
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In memory of our valued friend and colleague, Steph Thompson. Steph had a flourishing career and profoundly impacted many lives. She was a care provider, a strategic commissioner, a re-designer of care pathways, an advocate and leader of people, a strategist, a collaborator, a visionary, and, most importantly, a wife and a mum to two daughters. Steph first connected with My Home Life England (part of City St George's, University of London) in 2011, before becoming Deputy Director in 2020 and was a fundamental driving force behind the team’s achievements over the last four and a half years. Steph was unique, incredibly kind and generous of heart. She always found time to support and coach her colleagues and she was always completely genuine in her interest in how people were. She had amazing talent but always wanted to empower others, and inspired multiple care leaders to stay working in social care. Her death is a huge loss and her unwavering commitment and dedication to the sector remains an inspiration to us all. As we remember Steph and the impact she had on our own lives, our thoughts of strength and love are very much with Steph’s family and friends at this difficult time.
Condolences
Steve Palmer
I've only just heard about Steph's death, some months on. She was a trustee when I worked at SCIE and we got on really well. Steph had passion, commitment and something you don't always get with those two qualities - Emotional intelligence. Steph was awesome and please accept my - late - condolences. Steve
Michael Dutton
I am terribly sorry to hear about the passing of Steph. Steph was the only reason I agreed to undertake the programme. Her passion for improving the quality of life for people within care homes was inspirational and all of my interactions with her will stay with me throughout my career. Thinking of her family and friends at the loss of such a kind, thoughtful and exuberant person at this time.
Jill Will
It is not the quantity of time I spent in Steph's company that has prompted me to post, but the quality of that time. Steph was an easy person to be around, incredibly generous in her interactions and brought such joy. I'm continuing to keep those mourning Steph's passing in my prayers.
Julie Allan
Steph's particular presence was a gift to me as I joined MHLE and I am grateful to have know this inspirational, irrepressible and irreplaceable woman. My deepest condolences to family, friends and all who were near and dear to lovely Steph.
Paul Jones
Deepest condolences to Steph’s family, friends and colleagues. Steph was wonderful and inspirational woman whose passion towards championing the ‘my home life’ movement was infectious.
Sarah Penney
So hard to believe this shining star of inspiration has left this world. We met through My Home Life and then had so many laughs about disco nights & my chickens. Sending my thoughts & condolences to her dear family.
Julienne Elizabeth Meyer
So such a sad loss. A champion and leader. Thoughts are with Steph's family and friends and the My Home Life England team as they adjust to living without her. Let's continue to be inspired by her passion for older people and enduring interest in social care.
Amy Lock
From all at The Linking Network team, we send our condolences to Steph's family and the MHLE team. Steph was so warm from the very first time I met her and full of excitement, dedication and passion. She will be truly missed. x
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