Please, don’t leave it too late to introduce care!
mmaters2024-04-07T18:44:55+01:00Below an article from our colleague Lynn James at Visiting Angels North Surrey. 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 [...]
Why a career in adult social care could be for you
mmaters2024-06-23T19:01:02+01:00There are so many roles to choose from – and you don’t need qualifications to start improving other people’s lives. It’s a fact of life that many people with disabilities or age-related conditions require regular support. This can come from family, but frequently adult social care is delivered by third-party providers. According to The [...]
Creating a Britain that Works and Cares
mmaters2024-04-07T18:40:56+01:00"In 2021-22 alone, nearly 400,000 carers had to leave their jobs to care for older or disabled family members. Despite this, there’s a strong desire among carers to engage in paid employment, with a majority indicating they would work if adequate support were provided. Supporting family carers in their employment could potentially save the [...]
Join the Chatter & Natter Table at the Trinity Cafe in Tunbridge Wells, Every Thursday 1-3pm
mmaters2024-04-28T11:26:44+01:00A Chatter & Natter table creates a space for people to talk; whether it is for five minutes while you drink a brew, or an hour of good conversation. We’re not trying to build friendships – just simple interactions to combat loneliness and to just maybe have a big impact on someone’s day. Although [...]
February 23rd – Free Family Carer Coffee Morning
mmaters2024-02-11T17:16:09+00:00We are having a free family carer coffee morning on February 23 from 10am to 12 noon. If you care for an adult and you are not being paid for that, then this coffee morning is just for you. Chat with people who are in the same situation as you, exchange experiences and blow [...]
Ten advantages of home care
mmaters2024-04-28T11:28:33+01:00This article was first published on homecare.co.uk Reaching the decision that you, or a loved one, need care is challenging. As well as the emotional impact, there’s also practical things to think about including costs, requirements and the type of care that’s best. When it comes to deciding between home care and residential care, [...]
How to manage your finances as an unpaid carer
mmaters2024-01-25T12:14:41+00:00"About two in three UK adults are likely to become an unpaid carer at some point during their lifetime, according to the charity Carers UK. Not all will give up other work to do this but every day about 600 people do give up their jobs to look after someone who is older, disabled [...]
Dementia Training at Visiting Angels’ Office
mmaters2024-05-20T17:19:54+01:00On January 10, 2024, Visiting Angels facilitated in their office in Eridge Green a free dementia training given by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. They sent Gareth, a fantastic trainer with much hands-on experience as a hospital nurse. Thank you, Gareth! A person suffering with dementia with challenging behaviour is only challenging [...]
Winter wrapped up information guide
mmaters2024-01-11T07:40:46+00:00From Age UK: With the cold weather and darker days, winter can be a more difficult time for everyone, but it can be especially tough as we get older. Our guide can help you stay warm and well over winter. This guide outlines ways you can prepare yourself and your home for the winter [...]