What is Home Care and do I need it ? Studies show that the majority of older people want to remain living in their own home . Home is where the heart is, and home is where people feel most safe. Home is associated with independence, choice and control Home is full of memories [...]
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 [...]
Visiting Angels, the carer-centric home care provider, has set a new standard for caregiver retention by achieving a national staff turnover rate at an exceptionally low 9% – improving on its already impressive 12%. This success is even more remarkable when compared to the latest data from Skills for Care showing the national staff [...]
Visiting Angels sets the standard for employee support at national wellbeing awards ! Visiting Angels, the carer-centric home care provider, has been crowned the winner of the Best Employee Benefits Package at the prestigious Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards – held at Grosvenor House in central London on 20th March. The Great British Workplace [...]
Memory-Boosting Games Engaging in memory-enhancing activities is vital for bolstering cognitive function and emotional well-being. At Visiting Angels, we understand the importance of such activities in promoting a fulfilling and independent life. In this article, we explore various games and exercises designed to stimulate the mind and provide joy. The Advantages of Memory-Enhancing Activities [...]
Lynn James, Company Owner and CQC Registered Manager ‘Values’ provide the foundation of a company culture – they are not just meaningless words – they are the company DNA . Today at Visiting Angels, our company values shone through brightly and I’m in awe of the remarkable service that we provide. The message below [...]
At Visiting Angels North Surrey, we are proud to introduce our latest offering: chair-based exercises in the comfort of your own home with our qualified caregiver, Marta. Watch as Marta works wonders with our lovely client Jean, helping her improve strength, stability, and confidence through our specialised physiotherapy sessions. Why Choose Chair-Based Exercises? Maintaining an [...]
Please don’t leave it too late to introduce care One of the saddest situations that we encounter as we did this week, is when care is introduced just too late, leading to a deterioration in health to such an extent that the person ends up in hospital, is then assessed to need 24-hour care, [...]
Q: What does good customer experience look like? A: It looks like whatever the client expects it to be! Let me explain…………. This weekend I treated myself to a facial. Despite being a promoter of the need self-care, I still experienced the guilt and internal wrangle about ‘self-indulgence’, repeatedly justifying to myself that [...]
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 [...]
