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Social careVenelle: Stephanie Blenkinsop

London luxury home care provider Venelle has appointed Stephanie Blenkinsop as deputy manager.
Blenkinsop is a registered nurse, with an MBA and masters in global project management. She has worked in care in hospital environments in Australia and the UK, including Alfred Health in Melbourne. Most recently, she led the live-in service division at SweetTree Home Care Services, overseeing a team of more than 50 carers.
Blenkinsop said: “Care should never feel transactional – it should feel like trust, like presence, like home. That’s what drew me to Venelle. It’s a place where care is crafted, not just delivered, and where every detail is designed around the life someone wants to lead. I’m excited to be part of a team that truly sees the person, not just the need.”
Venelle’s founder and chief executive Louise Blezzard commented: “Stephanie embodies the balance we strive for – care that is clinically informed, emotionally intelligent and beautifully delivered. She brings a sense of grace and clarity to every challenge, and an ability to lead with both empathy and excellence. We’re thrilled to have her with us as we continue to grow.”
Blenkinsop is a registered nurse, with an MBA and masters in global project management. She has worked in care in hospital environments in Australia and the UK, including Alfred Health in Melbourne. Most recently, she led the live-in service division at SweetTree Home Care Services, overseeing a team of more than 50 carers.
Blenkinsop said: “Care should never feel transactional – it should feel like trust, like presence, like home. That’s what drew me to Venelle. It’s a place where care is crafted, not just delivered, and where every detail is designed around the life someone wants to lead. I’m excited to be part of a team that truly sees the person, not just the need.”
Venelle’s founder and chief executive Louise Blezzard commented: “Stephanie embodies the balance we strive for – care that is clinically informed, emotionally intelligent and beautifully delivered. She brings a sense of grace and clarity to every challenge, and an ability to lead with both empathy and excellence. We’re thrilled to have her with us as we continue to grow.”
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