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 [...]
When you have come to the stage that a loved one needs a bit of care, you have to start the search for a home care provider. That can be daunting task. Not all health care providers are aware what constitutes good social care. Nor do they know who the good home care companies are. [...]
Attention all families and their loved ones in Derby and it’s surrounding suburbs. We have some exciting news to share with you. Visiting Angels Burton & Derby is expanding its reach, we now offer our top-rated home care services to more people than ever before. Our experienced and compassionate caregivers provide personalised care to people [...]
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 [...]
BBC News Midlands featured Visiting Angels East Staffordshire in their article titled "Minimum wage has no part to play in care" which is a spotlight on low rates of pay in the care sector and the difficulties in retaining staff. Our MD Helen Lofts talked to them about how they are addressing and battling the [...]
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 [...]
Research conducted by the universities of York, Sheffield and Manchester has highlighted that a mistake is made 237million times a year in the administration or prescription of medication. The mistakes made in both the health and social care sector for the most part didn’t cause harm but in 28% of the mistakes moderate or severe [...]
For many years I have thought about the impact that our interactions with each other have, even during the time when we are apart. For much of my professional career I have said “beware the shadow you cast” meaning that the way you treat someone when you are with them can have a positive or [...]
