That’s right, it’s spring already! Time has flown by this year, and it’s been so nice to finally get a bit of sunshine. A lot of people associate spring with a happier time – the increased sunlight exposure leads to better sleep, more social interaction, and beautiful green spaces.
Celebrating love at every age this Valentine’s Day We don’t go through life alone, and Valentine’s Day gives us the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for those around us. It’s a time to express love, and at Birchwood Care Services it’s one of our favourite celebrations forContinue reading “Celebrating love at every age this Valentine’s Day “
In 2025, the demand for compassionate, reliable, and personalised home care services is higher than ever. As families seek trusted partners to support their loved ones, Birchwood Care Services stands out as a leader in the field.
We combine decades of experience with a deep commitment to quality and compassion, ensuring that every client receives the personalised care they deserve. Here’s why Birchwood Care Services is the perfect choice for your care needs in 2025.
5 ways to promote winter wellness This time of year always brings a mixed bag of emotions. It’s seen as a peaceful, slower-paced time for people, but there can be some doom and gloom! Of course, for many of us, winter is synonymous with Christmas, but whenContinue reading “5 ways to promote winter wellness “
Why we were recognised by KiCA for our high-quality care services Anyone who has been in a care-giving role will agree: caring isn’t easy. Being a Carer brings its own unique set of challenges, both physical and emotional. But it’s also incredibly rewarding, and there’s nothing we wantContinue reading “Why we were recognised by KiCA for our care services “
Brain Games: Why is mental stimulation so important? “You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis As we age, we’re quick to notice external differences in our appearance. Whether it’s lower back pain, arthritis or achesContinue reading “Brain Games: Why is mental stimulation so important?”
The Benefits of Private Home Care At Birchwood Care Services, we understand that the decision to look for home care for a loved one is deeply personal and can be challenging. We offer compassionate, high-quality private home care services designed to make life easier, safer, andContinue reading “The Benefits of Private Home Care”
Home care in Maidstone, Kent With over 30 years of healthcare experience, Birchwood Care Services covers a range of areas across Kent, including Maidstone. Our expertise and qualified staff ensures that your loved ones receive the best palliative, convalescent and respite care in the home. What’s more,Continue reading “Home care in Maidstone, Kent”
Adult Care with Birchwood Care Services What is adult care? Adult care refers to the essential support provided to individuals over 18 who need assistance due to physical or mental health conditions. It is designed to empower adults to live life on their own terms by offeringContinue reading “Adult Care with Birchwood Care Services “
As our elderly loved ones get older, it’s important to pay close attention to their well-being. Sometimes, they may not openly express their needs or difficulties, so it’s essential to be mindful of subtle indicators that they might need some additional support.
Why are mental health and well-being important? Looking after mental health and well-being are important because they can affect many aspects of a person’s life. Good mental health can enable people to enjoy fulfilling relationships, pursue their interests, and feel more positive in their outlook on life.Continue reading “Why are mental health and well-being important? “
Celebrating compassion with UK Care Week and understanding CQC inspections The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is central to the operation of care service providers like us. With recent changes to the way it carries out inspections and assessments, we’ve put together an explanation as to what clients,Continue reading “CQC Inspections and Celebrating UK Care Week “
The month of February is often associated with the holiday that marks its midpoint – Valentine’s Day – and the extra day that marks its end in a Leap Year. In the spirit of these occasions, we’re delving into how compassion, companionship and connection are central to home care and the well-being of our community, and considering how home care can help make a difference in your loved one’s life.
The importance of home care during the holiday season New statistics from Age UK show just how difficult and lonely this Christmas will be for older people in the UK. 2.3 million mature adults wish that they had someone to spend time with during Christmas time, andContinue reading “The importance of home care during the holiday season “
The weekend of November 11 marked the annual Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday memorial in the UK and Commonwealth. Birchwood Care Services joined the nation in honouring members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty during the First World War and beyond.
Protecting health and wellbeing in home care At Birchwood Care Services, the health and wellbeing of our clients is at the forefront of our service delivery. This is especially important for vulnerable members of our community such as the elderly or immunocompromised, who may be more susceptibleContinue reading “Protecting health and wellbeing in home care”
The Care Workers Charity (CWC) is an important industry body with the objective of supporting current and former care workers. As part of this mission, the CWC is running its annual Professional Care Workers Awareness Week for the sixth year this month.
Helping mature adults in the pursuit of joy Happiness is a funny thing. Like joy, it can be found and nurtured in many different ways, and often look or feel different for everyone. As a provider of care services, it’s a point of practice for the BirchwoodContinue reading “How care support can help find happiness later in life”
Good Care Month 2023: Honouring the Heart of Home Care As summer blooms across the UK this July, Birchwood Care Services joins the nation in celebrating the compassion and dedication that defines home care. Founded by the Hertfordshire Care Providers Association, “Good Care Month” encourages the sectorContinue reading “Good Care Month 2023: Honouring the Heart of Home Care “
Championing inclusivity and diversity in later life care Comfort, pride, and dignity are all fundamental parts of caregiving. At Birchwood Care Services, it is paramount that everyone feels comfortable and confident, from service providers to service receivers. Pride month has given us an opportunity to reflect onContinue reading “Championing inclusivity and diversity in later life care”
Don’t put off today what could empower your tomorrow Dementia Action Week serves as a powerful reminder that early intervention and proactive diagnosis are essential for individuals living with dementia. From May 12-16, the Alzheimer’s Society is running a campaign to encourage people to act on dementia and demystifyContinue reading “Dementia Action Week”
Stress Awareness Month Stress – it’s a feeling we’re probably all too familiar with. And so, this April to mark Stress Awareness Month, we want to take the time at Birchwood Care Services to focus on the importance of understanding and managing stress. Stress is a naturalContinue reading “Stress Awareness Month”
Self-Injury Awareness Day, also known as SIAD, is an annual event held on 1st March to raise awareness about self-injury and reduce the stigma surrounding this behaviour. The day provides a platform for people affected by self-injury and their supporters to come together and share their stories, experiences, and coping strategies.
No matter our age, movement is an incredibly important part of staying happy and healthy.
Yoga is a wonderful way for us to incorporate movement and exercise into our lives, especially those of us who are in later life, as it’s a gentle form of movement with ample physical and mental health benefits.
If you or a loved one are considering getting some more movement in your life, here are some reasons to consider yoga.
The post-Christmas blues can be a difficult time for many people, including the elderly. After the intensity of feeling and business of the holiday season, it can be hard to re-adjust to our everyday routines. If you’re struggling with the post-Christmas blues, here are some tips for overcoming them
A Winter Warming Toolkit for the Elderly Winter is a wonderful time of year filled with festive celebrations and time with family. But it’s also very cold! It’s important that those people older in age stay well during the chilly season and so today we’re sharing aContinue reading “A Winter Warming Toolkit for the Elderly”
As we head into the winter season and the UK sees an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases, we wanted to take the time to remind you of our Covid-19 policies and assure you of the safety of your loved ones that we care for.
At Birchwood Care Services, we’re doing everything we can to minimise the risk of infection and keep our clients and staff safe and well. As we receive guidance from Public Health England, aimed specifically at Covid-19 infection prevention, we implement the procedures immediately.
Autumn Activities for the Elderly We love autumn at Birchwood Care Services but we know that for many, the weather change can mean their mood takes a bit of a turn. As the autumn season approaches, a good way to help counter the mood dampeners of darkerContinue reading “Autumn Activities for the Elderly”
Information on Alzheimer’s Disease This month is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In honour of this, we wanted to share some information regarding Alzheimer’s Disease with you today. It’s incredibly important to be aware of the symptoms and support available to ensure the best possible outcome should Alzheimer’s DiseaseContinue reading “Information on Alzheimer’s Disease”
If you’re hardworking, warm and caring, you’d likely be a fantastic carer. A career in care is incredibly rewarding for a number of reasons and today we want to explore some of those reasons with you. Here are our top five reasons you should consider a career in care.
Our aim at Birchwood Care Services is simple: to enable our clients to enjoy living as fulfilling, independent lives as possible in their own homes, for as long as possible. Our philosophy is just as simple: we treat our clients how we would like to be treated.
Good Care Month 2022 runs from the 1st of July to the 31st of July. With an ageing population, there is an increasing requirement to recruit and retain staff in the adult social care sector.
Finding care at home for a loved one who can no longer cope without outside help and support can be stressful to say the least. It does not have to be this way though; here at Birchwood Care we’re aware of the complications that can come with finding care at home for a family member and seek to make the process run as smoothly as possible.
Many of our clients want to live independently in their own home for as long as they can. It is for this reason they choose us as the home care service we provide in and around the Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks areas helps facilitate this.
Helping to combat loneliness Unfortunately, 50% of individuals aged over 60 are at risk of social isolation and one-third will experience some degree of loneliness later in life. At Birchwood Care Services, we know how incredibly important it is to do our part to combat this. 13thContinue reading “Helping to combat loneliness”
We have spoken before about top tips for fall proofing your home and this really can have a significant impact as falls will often be a key contributor to needing more round the clock care as they can have serious implications for the elderly depending on the severity.
Three huge benefits of walking for the elderly Did you know that May is National Walking Month? As the country is opening up again, Birchwood Care Services carers have been enjoying getting out and about with clients who are able to. Walking has some fantastic health benefits,Continue reading “Three huge benefits of walking for the elderly”
Families going through the emotional stress of placing a spouse or relative into care, often tell us they find the terminology confusing so this blog aims to help explain the different types of care available. Understandably, most elderly people want to live independently in their own homes for as long as they can. But many people are not aware of what their local options are.
d you know that we celebrated National Reflection Day recently? Reflection day is about taking time to connect, supporting the millions of people who are grieving and remembering the family, friends, neighbours and colleagues we’ve lost over the last two years. Marie Curie spearheaded the campaign for a Day of Reflection to mark the anniversary of the beginning of the first UK Lockdown – and to let bereaved people know that they are not alone.
Why hire an at-home carer? We love our families dearly and in an ideal world we’d all be able to take care of our elderly relatives ourselves. Unfortunately, this just isn’t always possible. Hiring an at-home carer can be a wonderful way to ensure the independence andContinue reading “Why hire an at-home carer? “
Welcoming in spring at Birchwood Care Services Spring has sprung at Birchwood Care Services. The official start to the season might not be until 20th March, but we’re already embracing the energy and freshness of the springtime. Today, we’d like to share with you some of ourContinue reading “Welcoming in spring at Birchwood Care Services”
Sharing the Valentine’s love this February Celebrating our staff This month, Birchwood Care Services is sharing the Valentine’s love with a blog celebrating our wonderful staff. Firstly, we’d love to welcome our new team member, Josie Wylie. Josie has joined us from the north of England. SheContinue reading “Sharing the Valentine’s love this February”
Here in Britain, we are simply not used to high temperatures we sometimes experience during the summer – and while heatwaves are enjoyable for some, for the elderly they can be especially dangerous – often because we are not prepared.
Saturday 26th June from 2-4pm. The Open Day will take place in our beautiful nine-acre gardens at Birchwood House in Speldhurst, on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells.
We’ve provided some frequently asked questions to guide you through the initial stages involved in finding a home care provider. The care assessment is an important step and it can helpful for you to know what to expect.
That’s right, it’s spring already! Time has flown by this year, and it’s been so nice to finally get a bit of sunshine. A lot of people associate spring with a happier time – the increased sunlight exposure leads to better sleep, more social interaction, and beautiful green spaces.
Celebrating love at every age this Valentine’s Day We don’t go through life alone, and Valentine’s Day gives us the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for those around us. It’s a time to express love, and at Birchwood Care Services it’s one of our favourite celebrations forContinue reading “Celebrating love at every age this Valentine’s Day “
In 2025, the demand for compassionate, reliable, and personalised home care services is higher than ever. As families seek trusted partners to support their loved ones, Birchwood Care Services stands out as a leader in the field. We combine decades of experience with a deep commitment to quality and compassion, ensuring that every client receives the personalised care they deserve. Here’s why Birchwood Care Services is the perfect choice for your care needs in 2025.
5 ways to promote winter wellness This time of year always brings a mixed bag of emotions. It’s seen as a peaceful, slower-paced time for people, but there can be some doom and gloom! Of course, for many of us, winter is synonymous with Christmas, but whenContinue reading “5 ways to promote winter wellness “
Why we were recognised by KiCA for our high-quality care services Anyone who has been in a care-giving role will agree: caring isn’t easy. Being a Carer brings its own unique set of challenges, both physical and emotional. But it’s also incredibly rewarding, and there’s nothing we wantContinue reading “Why we were recognised by KiCA for our care services “
Brain Games: Why is mental stimulation so important? “You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis As we age, we’re quick to notice external differences in our appearance. Whether it’s lower back pain, arthritis or achesContinue reading “Brain Games: Why is mental stimulation so important?”
The Benefits of Private Home Care At Birchwood Care Services, we understand that the decision to look for home care for a loved one is deeply personal and can be challenging. We offer compassionate, high-quality private home care services designed to make life easier, safer, andContinue reading “The Benefits of Private Home Care”
Adult Care with Birchwood Care Services What is adult care? Adult care refers to the essential support provided to individuals over 18 who need assistance due to physical or mental health conditions. It is designed to empower adults to live life on their own terms by offeringContinue reading “Adult Care with Birchwood Care Services “
As our elderly loved ones get older, it’s important to pay close attention to their well-being. Sometimes, they may not openly express their needs or difficulties, so it’s essential to be mindful of subtle indicators that they might need some additional support.
Why are mental health and well-being important? Looking after mental health and well-being are important because they can affect many aspects of a person’s life. Good mental health can enable people to enjoy fulfilling relationships, pursue their interests, and feel more positive in their outlook on life.Continue reading “Why are mental health and well-being important? “
In the world of healthcare, home care is often overlooked, yet it holds tremendous potential as a cornerstone for long-term health management.
Celebrating compassion with UK Care Week and understanding CQC inspections The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is central to the operation of care service providers like us. With recent changes to the way it carries out inspections and assessments, we’ve put together an explanation as to what clients,Continue reading “CQC Inspections and Celebrating UK Care Week “
The month of February is often associated with the holiday that marks its midpoint – Valentine’s Day – and the extra day that marks its end in a Leap Year. In the spirit of these occasions, we’re delving into how compassion, companionship and connection are central to home care and the well-being of our community, and considering how home care can help make a difference in your loved one’s life.
As we all navigate the post-holiday season, many individuals experience a decline in mood commonly known as the “January blues.”
The importance of home care during the holiday season New statistics from Age UK show just how difficult and lonely this Christmas will be for older people in the UK. 2.3 million mature adults wish that they had someone to spend time with during Christmas time, andContinue reading “The importance of home care during the holiday season “
The weekend of November 11 marked the annual Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday memorial in the UK and Commonwealth. Birchwood Care Services joined the nation in honouring members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty during the First World War and beyond.
Protecting health and wellbeing in home care At Birchwood Care Services, the health and wellbeing of our clients is at the forefront of our service delivery. This is especially important for vulnerable members of our community such as the elderly or immunocompromised, who may be more susceptibleContinue reading “Protecting health and wellbeing in home care”
The Care Workers Charity (CWC) is an important industry body with the objective of supporting current and former care workers. As part of this mission, the CWC is running its annual Professional Care Workers Awareness Week for the sixth year this month.
Helping mature adults in the pursuit of joy Happiness is a funny thing. Like joy, it can be found and nurtured in many different ways, and often look or feel different for everyone. As a provider of care services, it’s a point of practice for the BirchwoodContinue reading “How care support can help find happiness later in life”
Good Care Month 2023: Honouring the Heart of Home Care As summer blooms across the UK this July, Birchwood Care Services joins the nation in celebrating the compassion and dedication that defines home care. Founded by the Hertfordshire Care Providers Association, “Good Care Month” encourages the sectorContinue reading “Good Care Month 2023: Honouring the Heart of Home Care “
Championing inclusivity and diversity in later life care Comfort, pride, and dignity are all fundamental parts of caregiving. At Birchwood Care Services, it is paramount that everyone feels comfortable and confident, from service providers to service receivers. Pride month has given us an opportunity to reflect onContinue reading “Championing inclusivity and diversity in later life care”
Stress Awareness Month Stress – it’s a feeling we’re probably all too familiar with. And so, this April to mark Stress Awareness Month, we want to take the time at Birchwood Care Services to focus on the importance of understanding and managing stress. Stress is a naturalContinue reading “Stress Awareness Month”
Self-Injury Awareness Day, also known as SIAD, is an annual event held on 1st March to raise awareness about self-injury and reduce the stigma surrounding this behaviour. The day provides a platform for people affected by self-injury and their supporters to come together and share their stories, experiences, and coping strategies.
No matter our age, movement is an incredibly important part of staying happy and healthy. Yoga is a wonderful way for us to incorporate movement and exercise into our lives, especially those of us who are in later life, as it’s a gentle form of movement with ample physical and mental health benefits. If you or a loved one are considering getting some more movement in your life, here are some reasons to consider yoga.
The post-Christmas blues can be a difficult time for many people, including the elderly. After the intensity of feeling and business of the holiday season, it can be hard to re-adjust to our everyday routines. If you’re struggling with the post-Christmas blues, here are some tips for overcoming them
A Winter Warming Toolkit for the Elderly Winter is a wonderful time of year filled with festive celebrations and time with family. But it’s also very cold! It’s important that those people older in age stay well during the chilly season and so today we’re sharing aContinue reading “A Winter Warming Toolkit for the Elderly”
As we head into the winter season and the UK sees an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases, we wanted to take the time to remind you of our Covid-19 policies and assure you of the safety of your loved ones that we care for. At Birchwood Care Services, we’re doing everything we can to minimise the risk of infection and keep our clients and staff safe and well. As we receive guidance from Public Health England, aimed specifically at Covid-19 infection prevention, we implement the procedures immediately.
Autumn Activities for the Elderly We love autumn at Birchwood Care Services but we know that for many, the weather change can mean their mood takes a bit of a turn. As the autumn season approaches, a good way to help counter the mood dampeners of darkerContinue reading “Autumn Activities for the Elderly”
Information on Alzheimer’s Disease This month is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In honour of this, we wanted to share some information regarding Alzheimer’s Disease with you today. It’s incredibly important to be aware of the symptoms and support available to ensure the best possible outcome should Alzheimer’s DiseaseContinue reading “Information on Alzheimer’s Disease”
If you’re hardworking, warm and caring, you’d likely be a fantastic carer. A career in care is incredibly rewarding for a number of reasons and today we want to explore some of those reasons with you. Here are our top five reasons you should consider a career in care.
Our aim at Birchwood Care Services is simple: to enable our clients to enjoy living as fulfilling, independent lives as possible in their own homes, for as long as possible. Our philosophy is just as simple: we treat our clients how we would like to be treated.
Good Care Month 2022 runs from the 1st of July to the 31st of July. With an ageing population, there is an increasing requirement to recruit and retain staff in the adult social care sector.
Finding care at home for a loved one who can no longer cope without outside help and support can be stressful to say the least. It does not have to be this way though; here at Birchwood Care we’re aware of the complications that can come with finding care at home for a family member and seek to make the process run as smoothly as possible.
Many of our clients want to live independently in their own home for as long as they can. It is for this reason they choose us as the home care service we provide in and around the Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks areas helps facilitate this.
Helping to combat loneliness Unfortunately, 50% of individuals aged over 60 are at risk of social isolation and one-third will experience some degree of loneliness later in life. At Birchwood Care Services, we know how incredibly important it is to do our part to combat this. 13thContinue reading “Helping to combat loneliness”
We have spoken before about top tips for fall proofing your home and this really can have a significant impact as falls will often be a key contributor to needing more round the clock care as they can have serious implications for the elderly depending on the severity.
Three huge benefits of walking for the elderly Did you know that May is National Walking Month? As the country is opening up again, Birchwood Care Services carers have been enjoying getting out and about with clients who are able to. Walking has some fantastic health benefits,Continue reading “Three huge benefits of walking for the elderly”
Families going through the emotional stress of placing a spouse or relative into care, often tell us they find the terminology confusing so this blog aims to help explain the different types of care available. Understandably, most elderly people want to live independently in their own homes for as long as they can. But many people are not aware of what their local options are.
d you know that we celebrated National Reflection Day recently? Reflection day is about taking time to connect, supporting the millions of people who are grieving and remembering the family, friends, neighbours and colleagues we’ve lost over the last two years. Marie Curie spearheaded the campaign for a Day of Reflection to mark the anniversary of the beginning of the first UK Lockdown – and to let bereaved people know that they are not alone.
Why hire an at-home carer? We love our families dearly and in an ideal world we’d all be able to take care of our elderly relatives ourselves. Unfortunately, this just isn’t always possible. Hiring an at-home carer can be a wonderful way to ensure the independence andContinue reading “Why hire an at-home carer? “
Welcoming in spring at Birchwood Care Services Spring has sprung at Birchwood Care Services. The official start to the season might not be until 20th March, but we’re already embracing the energy and freshness of the springtime. Today, we’d like to share with you some of ourContinue reading “Welcoming in spring at Birchwood Care Services”
Sharing the Valentine’s love this February Celebrating our staff This month, Birchwood Care Services is sharing the Valentine’s love with a blog celebrating our wonderful staff. Firstly, we’d love to welcome our new team member, Josie Wylie. Josie has joined us from the north of England. SheContinue reading “Sharing the Valentine’s love this February”
Win a fabulous Afternoon Tea Delights Hamper
Keeping things clean and tidy in your own home can get tougher as you get older – domestic support is available at Birchwood Care Services
Georgia is a Care Co-ordinator at Birchwood Care Services and has worked with the organisation for 10 months.
Here in Britain, we are simply not used to high temperatures we sometimes experience during the summer – and while heatwaves are enjoyable for some, for the elderly they can be especially dangerous – often because we are not prepared.
Saturday 26th June from 2-4pm. The Open Day will take place in our beautiful nine-acre gardens at Birchwood House in Speldhurst, on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells.
We’ve provided some frequently asked questions to guide you through the initial stages involved in finding a home care provider. The care assessment is an important step and it can helpful for you to know what to expect.
We’re giving away a Cream Tea for Two with the May issue of Birchwood Care and on our Facebook page.