Whether it’s for a financial boost or because of a calling to find a new, strong purpose, more older workers over the age of 50 are choosing to work in care, some for the first time in their lives. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), during the past year alone more than 100,000 […]
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Mobile technology tracking home care visits
21 March by Victoria GreenwoodThere’s no mistake that we’re feet-first in a digital age – one of instant alerts about the international news of the day right through to all the local gossip from friends and family. It’s also a time of utilising mobile technology for daily tasks, whether it’s getting step-by-step directions, booking a holiday or paying a […]
How working as a respite and live-in carer has given me the flexibility I need
16 March by Cleo CanningWith 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 […]
Time off for childcare ‘more acceptable’ than elderly care, say UK working families
15 March by Victoria GreenwoodBeing a parent can be a challenge in itself – add in the pressures of work and being a caregiver for another relative and it is hardly a surprise that many feel the strain of juggling commitments. According to the 2018 Modern Family Index, working families in the the UK find it difficult to ask […]
Caregiver advice: deciding on help for a young adult
13 March by Cleo CanningIf 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 […]
Personal care and the role of the carer
19 February by Victoria GreenwoodPersonal care, including support with bathing, dressing and sometimes toileting, is often an essential part of the role of a carer. And it’s about more than just preventing bacteria and viruses – the sensation of being clean and dry works towards being comfortable and content, as well as happy. Needing help with personal care doesn’t […]
Live-in care vs. care homes – getting the support you need at home
16 February by Cleo CanningHave 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
13 February by Cleo CanningFor 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 […]
Living with a rare condition: when is the time for extra support?
23 January by Cleo CanningDavid is from Devon and lives with the rare recessive condition called Friedreich’s ataxia. After receiving ongoing support from his family for many years, particularly from his mother, David’s sister recognised that it was time for some extra help and started looking at the options for live-in care. Living with Friedreich’s ataxia In the UK, […]
Interview with a live-in carer: “Everything I did, I’d have done for my own mum”
23 January by Cleo CanningAlthough she became a live-in carer with Helping Hands three years ago, care has been part of Kerry’s life for many years. Before she became a full-time carer, Kerry supported her own parents. We caught up with Kerry to find out about her work as a carer for the elderly. Inspiration to becoming a live-in […]