A career change that changes lives
A Greenwich woman, who is a qualified lawyer and mental health nurse and has experience of care, has set up her own community micro-enterprise to offer more personalised care and support to people.
Banke Agbaje, founder and registered manager of Sacred Heart Healthcare, supports others to live independently through her community-based care service.
“I wanted to create something that moved away from traditional task-driven care towards care that is more personal, flexible, compassionate and truly centred around each individual and the relationships that matter most to them.”
Banke Agbaje
Banke was supported through our Community Micro-enterprise Development Programme, in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Our programme offers free advice, mentoring, and practical support to people who want to start their own care and support business. This includes help with regulation, training, insurance, and business development.
“Banke’s story shows what’s possible when local people are supported to turn their passion and experience into something that benefits their community. Community micro-enterprises provide personalised, flexible support that helps people live independently while creating local jobs and stronger neighbourhoods.”
Councillor Mariam Lolavar, cabinet member for health, adult social care and communities