Woodford Homecare

11/06/2026

is here!

This year, the focus is on building carer friendly communities to ensure we recognise, understand and value unpaid carers and the amazing support they provide on a daily basis.

13/05/2026

We all experience moments of anxiety.

The grounding technique can help by gently bringing your mind and body back to the present through your senses.

Explore more ways to manage anxiety 👉 https://bit.ly/3ONjHO6

08/05/2026

Family of a lovely lady we supported who has sadly passed, is looking for someone to take in their cherished cat. Please help if you can.

Hi, I’m Tom a rescue from Blue Cross and I need a new home. Can you help me? https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/tom-2185732

30/03/2026

Bipolar disorder can cause intense shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels, from extreme highs (mania) to extreme lows (depression).

These changes can feel overwhelming and make everyday life more challenging.

This , share this post and then head to our website to get the facts on bipolar disorder.

27/03/2026

📢Don't forget the clock spring forward this Sunday !📢

🌞 Good news klaxon! The clocks go forward this Sunday at 1am, bringing longer and lighter days.

While we can’t promise sunshine, more daylight can help lift your mood and energy.

26/03/2026

💜Go PURPLE for Epilepsy Awareness Day💜

Epilepsy is a condition that affects the brain and causes recurrent seizures.

How to recognise a seizure 👀
Sudden confusion or staring
Uncontrollable jerking movements
Loss of awareness
Collapse or stiffness

How to help 🆘
Stay calm and keep them safe
Move object away
Place something soft underneath their head
Place into the recovery position after seizure
DO NOT put anything in their mouth

Call for help if 📲
Seizure lasts for more than 5 minutes
They are injured
It's their first seizure
Another seizure starts up straight after

21/03/2026

Dementia Friendly Nutrition & Hydration

We understand dementia significantly increased the risk and malnutrition & dehydration.

See below some easy tip from our care experts:

Stay Hydrated 💧
Offer drinks every 1-2 hours
Use bright easy to see cups
Try water, milk, juice or soups

Eat Well🍅
Small, regular meals
Soft or easy to eat foods
Include favourite familiar meals

Make mealtimes comfortable ☕
Eat together where possible
Keep a routine
Reduce noise & distractions

19/03/2026

💧Thirsty Thursday! 💧

Nutrition & Hydration week is an annual event to highlight, promote and celebrate the importance of good nutrition & keeping hydrated.

Staying hydrated does not have to be difficult, small changes can make big impact.

💧Drinking 8-10 cups per day (average cup 200ml)
💧Using fun cups with bright colours to encourage the person to drink more frequently.
💧Eating fruit or vegetables with high water content such as watermelon or cucumber.
💧Jellies & smoothies provide a different texture & flavour.

27/01/2026

CARE Voices is now live 💚

Together with The Care Workers' Charity, Providers Unite has launched CARE Voices, a national platform bringing care workers, people who draw on care, and providers together in one shared space: https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/news/the-care-workers-charity-and-providers-unite-launch-care-voices-empowering-the-frontline-of-social-care/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPjZt5jbGNrA9xJqGV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGdLYVJNWVJSYmZJTHpWeHFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeArqFJTQVH7gpY4Weqrh85yskEBhBqoek4VkW2vSwz8HjZrSEhWN15tQrwo0_aem_Emie2FnqSZvnDTAPNbkz-w

CARE Voices exists to strengthen communication, build community, and support collective advocacy across social and health care. 🤝

It creates a clear, consistent way for lived experience and frontline reality to be heard and used, to shape change.

This is about connection, credibility, and ensuring the voices at the heart of care are part of the conversation that affects them.

If you’re able to, please support the launch by donating or sharing 👇
🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/carevoices

Every contribution helps build a stronger, more connected voice for care.

19/01/2026

Today is Blue Monday, a day often described as the most difficult day of the year, when low mood can be influenced by cold weather, dark days, and post-holiday stress.

To help combat low mood, we’re sharing a simple self-care checklist created through our Talking Therapies Plus counselling programme. It’s not about changing who you are, just making small, realistic space for yourself; whether that’s switching off from tech for a few minutes or remembering to drink more water, because little things done consistently really do support your wellbeing.

If you give it a go, we would love to hear how you get on!

The following is a 30-Day Self-Care Challenge poster with a colorful checklist of daily wellbeing activities like mindfulness, exercise, rest, connection, and healthy habits, created by Beacon and Talking Therapies Plus. There is a QR code linking to an audio description at the bottom of the poster.