25/07/2026
Heather Wehrle, Director of Operations at Right at Home UK, took the stage at last month's Care Management Show to advocate for a culture of radical honesty in homecare leadership.
Rather than relying on polished PR, Heather focused on the real, everyday challenges of the sector:
โข ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: She noted that admitting to workforce challenges doesn't make an organisation a poor employerโitโs how leadership listens, adapts, and acts that truly counts.
โข ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Sharing the stage with peers from Bluebird Care, Home Instead, and Walfinch, she emphasized that while they compete commercially, they are united in raising industry standards.
โข ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Inspired by a delegateโs feedback, she highlighted the importance of female representation on panels, acknowledging how much visibility truly matters.
Heatherโs takeaway remains vital: the future of homecare wonโt be shaped by those who claim perfection, but by leaders who remain committed to learn, adapt, and grow together.
