Local mum launches new family-driven solution to in-home care

A carer by heart and by lineage, Jade Thumwood’s commitment to caregiving is more than just a profession. With a legacy marked by the caring spirit of her grandmother and mother, who have dedicated much of their lives to care, she finds herself continuing this family commitment. Nestled in the heart of West Leicestershire, Jade has launched Visiting Angels – a team that cares for people in the comfort of their own homes. Her goal extends beyond simply running a care business. She aims to create a familial atmosphere for both clients and carers, reminiscent of the one she has witnessed her grandmother and mother uphold for so long.

Jade’s journey in the Leicestershire care sector began during university, where she worked part-time in a care home. After working in global recruitment and sales post-graduation, the arrival of her two children prompted a career reassessment. After five years managing another care brand, Jade realised her true passion lay in nurturing carers and upholding family values, which was when she founded Visiting Angels. Finally finding the gratification she sought, the care-driven entrepreneur is now setting out to make a tangible difference in the care industry.

“I’ve always been around carers in one capacity or another,” said Jade. “As a teenager, my grandmother lived at home with us and was a nurse. She used to volunteer doing meals on wheels and would bring me along to help her at the Red Cross on holidays – she was always such a driving force for good in the community. My mum works in care too, and I’ve seen how awfully carers can be treated in the industry. Having such strong, caring female role models completely instilled in me those values which are so intrinsic to a carer’s role: compassion, patience and self.