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 [...]
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Visiting Angels UK is thrilled to be finalists for Domiciliary Care Provider of the Year at the Health Investor 2025 Awards! This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our incredible team of Angels across the UK, delivering outstanding care every day. Congratulations to each and every one of the Visiting Angels family! #HealthInvestorAwards [...]
The gap between generations is widening. In 1973 the average age of a first-time mother was 25.9 (28 for fathers). In just 50 years (2023) that rose to 30.9 (34.7). The upside of this shift is that we’re more financially and emotionally ready to have children. A major downside is the gap between our oldest [...]
https://youtu.be/wwOWIi-Kot4?si=tvJp3UgPzez2yJji A lovely example of a care visit: Lizzie visiting Michael
Still thinking of a Christmas present? How about a voucher for a few hours of home care for a loved one? It is a great gift for people who could do with a bit of company from time to time. We take people out to the pub, do make-overs at Fenwick's, go swimming or visit [...]
Here are some ways family members and primary carers can approach the difficult question, 'What do I say to someone with dementia in residential care who wants to go home?' It's not uncommon for a person with dementia to say they want to go home. This may be caused by time-shifting or general confusion, and can [...]
I cannot speak too highly of this branch of Visiting Angels. They cared for my Dad in the last few months of his life, meeting his needs with the utmost compassion. They went the extra mile again and again. In the last few days of his life, they even sent out the area manager to [...]
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