At Visiting Angels Lincolnshire, we believe that quality home care is about more than personal support within the home. It is about connecting people to their wider community and ensuring they have access to services, opportunities, and resources that can improve their health, independence, and overall wellbeing. When home care providers like ours work closely with local organisations, the benefits to the elderly and vulnerable in our community are immense.
Supporting Independence Through Local Partnerships
One of the most valuable community resources in our region is Connect to Support Lincolnshire, a local guide to living well. Through their network, older residents and their families can find information on:
- Staying healthy and independent with local advice and activities.
- Dementia-friendly cafés and wellbeing walks that help reduce isolation.
- Veterans’ breakfast clubs and seated exercise sessions to bring people together and maintain physical fitness.
- Housing advice through Good Home Lincs to ensure homes remain safe and suitable as needs change.
- Home adaptations with Wellbeing Lincs, from simple aids to larger modifications that support daily living.
- Enhanced services for the Armed Forces community, ensuring veterans and their families get tailored support.
- Education, training, and employment opportunities, encouraging lifelong learning and re-engagement.
For many elderly people, it is not easy to navigate this wealth of information alone. That is where carers can play a vital role. Our Visiting Angels carers are often the first to notice if someone is struggling at home. Whether it’s spotting mould, identifying a trip hazard, or realising a client needs more mobility support, our carers can signpost families to trusted local organisations such as the Lincolnshire Good Home Alliance. This ensures that small problems are addressed early, before they become serious risks to health or independence.
Building a Stronger Network of Support
Community care works best when it is not done in isolation. By collaborating with local organisations, we are able to extend the benefits we provide to our clients. For example:
- We partner with AKG Employment, joining their community cafés and supporting people with skills and opportunities to find jobs.
- Recently, Visiting Angels Lincolnshire and Connect to Support Lincolnshire both participated in a community café in Sleaford, organised by AKG Employment. At this event, Rachel Jackson and Sarah Dearnley, Public Health Officers at Adult Care and Community Wellbeing, Public Health, Lincolnshire County Council, provided valuable information about Connect to Support Lincolnshire. This was shared with staff, people living in the community, and professional networks. We are very glad to have developed this relationship, which strengthens the flow of vital information across the county.
Sarah Dearnley (Lincolnshire County Council), Hena Zainab (Visiting Angels Lincolnshire) and Rachel Jackson (Lincolnshire County Council)
We also work with local pharmacies, such as MediLink in Bourne, who offer free delivery of prescriptions (both NHS and private) and free blister packs to help clients manage their medication safely and easily.
Without these partnerships, many of these services would remain out of reach for the people who need them most. By working together, we ensure that every individual receives the care and community support they deserve.
Why These Connections Matter
For elderly people in Lincolnshire, home care is not just about help with daily tasks. It is about maintaining dignity, independence, and quality of life. By building strong relationships with organisations across the community, we are able to:
- Reduce isolation by encouraging participation in local events and activities.
- Improve safety and wellbeing at home through early intervention.
- Support families with clear, reliable information and practical services.
- Create a more caring and connected community for everyone.
At Visiting Angels Lincolnshire, our mission is not only to provide excellent home care, but also to act as a bridge between the people we care for and the wider support network available to them. Together with local organisations, we are building a stronger, healthier, and more connected community.
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