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Now more than ever, we have perhaps realised just how integral the care support sector can be to our society. Without the incredible efforts made by live-in care workers during the Pandemic, the heart-breaking number of losses could well be even higher! The contingent of care workers currently in operation are doing a stellar job, […]
Promedica24, Europe’s largest provider of live-in care services for older and vulnerable people, is looking to create up to 2000 jobs across the UK to meet a rising increase in demand. With 150 new care workers already hired and trained since the start of the year, the company is planning to increase its workforce by […]
Emotional support can make a real difference to people who find everyday living particularly difficult. Not being able to complete simple tasks can be hugely detrimental to your morale, and the isolation that comes from being almost permanently housebound can wreak havoc over your mental health. It may be difficult for close friends and family […]
A much deeper appreciation for the efforts made by care workers is now pretty evident as a result of the Covid Pandemic. They have worked tirelessly through the most unbearable conditions, giving vulnerable people the right support during what has been a critical period health wise across the entire world. In the early days of […]
24 June 2021 Staff shortages threaten the safety of our health and care services. What other evidence does the Government need to reverse the damaging recruitment policies?, asks Europe’s largest live-in care provider. ‘It is hard to understand why the Government remains so committed to implementing immigration policies that have created recruitment barriers […]
People living with cancer or currently going through the main recovery stages may benefit from some form of care. Cancer and any treatments are extremely debilitating, leaving people feeling weak and therefore unable to complete what most would consider to be fairly simple tasks. Whether it is the weekly grocery shop or even getting ready […]
When physical restraints make leaving the house and socialising with other people a challenge, the loneliness and isolation that comes from a lack of regular human contact can be hugely detrimental to someone’s well-being. Just having one person around who shares similar interests can make a real difference, which is why live-in companion care is […]
In her blog for us, Beth Britton writes about the importance of raising awareness of male cancers The ‘Big C’ as cancer is still often referred to has come a long way since its days as a stigmatised disease that no one talked about. Yet despite cancer becoming a more mainstream talking point, […]
The campaign for Loneliness Awareness Week is now underway, giving the chance to spread awareness about those who are isolated. Throughout this week, the aim is to encourage people into talking about their concerns, hopefully paving the way for comradery among others similarly affected. Even though the rate of immunisation is allowing restrictions to ease, […]
A local live in care worker is urging more people to consider becoming a blood donor, after a family bereavement spurred her to donate more frequently. Promedica24 Care Advisor, Kasia Krawiecka, a regular blood donor, is approaching her 15th blood donation, adding to the valuable supply that hospitals rely on each and every […]
A local branch of Promedica24, Europe’s largest provider of live-in care services for vulnerable and older people, is celebrating its 5th year of supporting families across North Yorkshire and Lancashire. Gary Derbyshire, who set up the North Yorkshire and Lancashire branch of Promedica24, is renewing his franchise agreement with the company for a further […]
Memory loss and language difficulties are perhaps the most common problems associated with Dementia, so communicating with loved ones affected by the condition can become hugely problematic. Despite the fact these issues are going to dictate the way they express their feelings and join conversations, people with Dementia can still remain actively involved with daily […]