Some of our carers have arrived from countries across Europe and even from as far as New Zealand. Though they all started their care journeys at different points, our worldwide search for carers has uncovered some true gems. Take Jackie and Tina for example. After leaving the UK to set up new careers in Spain, […]
Carbon monoxide – is your home safe?
The dangers of carbon monoxide have been flagged up in news reports for years. Just last month, The Guardian reported that carbon monoxide poisoning was the likely cause of death of two people – and hospitalised five others – at a property in north London. We take a look at the warning signs of leaking […]
First days at a care company… Rebecca’s ‘quick and easy’ application
Our marketing department recently welcomed a fresh face to the team. Based at the Warwickshire head office, Rebecca Giddings helps to spread the word about home care services across the west of England and South Wales. From her initial interview through to going through an extensive training programme, Rebecca has learnt a great deal about […]
Opening the door – working with mental health
“Leaving the house, closing the front door and walking down the street all seem the most normal and quite natural of tasks for most people,” writes visiting carer Amy from Plymouth. “However, for some people, there are unseen conditions that prevent these very simple tasks.” Amy supports people with various needs and requirements including those […]
Come and meet us at The Alzheimer’s Show
As the UK’s go-to event for anyone looking to learn more about dementia, The Alzheimer’s Show is the annual forum for those affected by the condition. Full of practical information and activities, the show’s a chance to meet, face-to-face, with a huge range of industry experts. This year’s show takes place at the Olympia exhibition […]
Travelling Australia with cerebral palsy: Charlotte’s personal account
A trip to Australia is on many of our bucket lists, whether it’s to see the country or meet with long-lost family members. For Charlotte from Milton Keynes, who lives with cerebral palsy, her dream of travelling Australia was for both of these reasons, and it was all made possible in April last year with […]
How working as a respite and live-in carer has given me the flexibility I need
With three children and two grandchildren, it’s fair to say that care is a significant part of Wilma’s life. Having joined our customer services team in Alcester in 2016, she was part of the team supporting families to find the right level of home care. But there was something missing for her. “As the months […]
Caregiver advice: deciding on help for a young adult
If you’re a full-time caregiver for your adult son or daughter – or are considering becoming one – opening your circle of support to ask for extra help can be difficult at first. Although it’s natural for you to want to support a loved one yourself, as the years go by, the lifelong commitment can […]
Live-in care vs. care homes – getting the support you need at home
Have you heard the phrase, ‘there’s no place like home’? Figures show that for many of us, we also want our homes to be the place where we can be cared for and have the right level of support. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In fact, a 2011 report by the National Council […]
Reclaiming my independence after a care home: Desiree starts driving again
For the lovely Desiree, who lives in Monmouthshire, leaving a care home and getting back to her home comforts was something she was desperate to do. But in order for that to happen, she needed to have some additional support in place. Ever eager to help – and with the added challenge of the care […]