April 11th is Parkinson’s Awareness Day, a time to shine a light on the experiences of those living with Parkinson’s disease and to acknowledge the incredible work of family carers and professional care teams who support them every day. At Visiting Angels UK, we understand the challenges that come with caring for a loved one [...]
Author : Dan Archer, CEO Visiting Angels During the pandemic, the world flipped, and carers were finally recognised as “key workers.” Yet, for those who have needed care or witnessed carers in action, this has always been the case. Despite their crucial role, carers are often undervalued, underpaid, and not given the time or [...]
As our loved ones age, their ability to manage daily tasks can decline. While family members often step in to provide support, there comes a time when professional home care becomes necessary. But how do you know when it's time to hire professional help? Recognising the signs early can improve quality of life for [...]
At Visiting Angels, we’re not only proud of the exceptional care our team provides every day, but also of the extraordinary talents that shine within our caregivers. We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Gordon Robertson from the Renfrewshire and Inverclyde office has won the grand finale of the national talent show, Homecare’s [...]
Career progression in the field of care is an essential aspect for individuals who are passionate about providing quality care and support to those in need. As care workers and support workers develop their skills and gain experience, they have the opportunity to advance in their careers and take on more responsibilities. Ways to progress [...]
Visiting Angels- A Thousand Tiny Thank Yous- Conference & Awards On November 25th, 2022, Visiting Angels hosted its Annual Conference and Awards ceremony at The Edwardian, Manchester. The event brought together franchisees, registered managers, and staff members from across the country to learn, network, and celebrate the achievements of the past year. The conference [...]
It isn’t just about nice people helping out, there are justifiable regulations and legal responsibilities that need to be followed to safeguard vulnerable people living in the community. The provision of ‘personal care’ is considered a regulated activity by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and involves supporting people in their homes (or where they’re living [...]
Lockdown has had an impact on everybody this year, but it’s been particularly tough on the elderly residents living at home, in our Cambridgeshire communities. Whilst they’ve been shielding to protect their physical health, the implications of spending longer periods indoors, without seeing familiar faces, will have undoubtedly affected their mental health too. The feeling [...]
We want to ensure that we are communicating the most relevant and up-to-date information to both our clients’ and to our staff. Prior to receiving the official guidance from government and public health England we had already taken several steps. We have been in regular contact with our caregivers providing updates on the virus We [...]
Over the last few weeks I have been learning about an organization called SOLLA. SOLLA or the Society of Later Life Advisers is a non-profit organisation that promotes the needs of people seeking advice about financial issues in later life. SOLLA accredits financial advisors so that they are in a position to advise people about [...]
