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Keeping things clean and tidy in your own home can get tougher as you get older. Vacuuming and laundry can be harder to manage, shopping becomes a chore, and arranging and getting to appointments is difficult. Help is at hand as Birchwood Care Services has a small, friendly team that can help with domestic choresContinue reading “Domestic support is available in your home”

Georgia is one of three Care Co-ordinators at Birchwood Care Services and has worked with the organisation for 10 months. She is undertaking on the job training and is currently working towards her Safe Handling of Medication accredited Level 2  – which all care staff are asked to complete –  as well as their mandatory medication trainingContinue reading “Meet Care Co-ordinator Georgia”

Tips for keeping the elderly safe during extreme heat 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.   And after staying at homeContinue reading “Tips for keeping the elderly safe during extreme heat”

We are delighted to announce that Birchwood Care will be hosting an Open Day on 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. Birchwood Care is made up of our family-run residential house and our home careContinue reading “Birchwood to host Summer Open Day in June”

We understand a lot of different terms are used within the industry when it comes to home assessments and what is involved at each stage. 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 canContinue reading “Your questions answered about a care assessment”

We’re giving away a Cream Tea for Two with the May issue of Birchwood Care and on our Facebook page. Our Chef at Birchwood House is Anne and she comes up with tasty and nutritionally balanced meals for the residents each day. As well as meals breakfast, lunch and dinner, Anne really enjoys baking cakesContinue reading “Cream Tea Giveaway – who will you invite for tea?”

Enabling people to retain their independence and stay in their own home is one of the aims of Birchwood Care Services. The team do this by offering personalised support packages, which may include domestic support. Mary is one of our Domestic Support Workers and spends her time visiting clients at home and assisting with householdContinue reading “Meet Mary, Domestic Support Worker at Birchwood.”

Every day is different and rewarding, says Care Co-ordinator and Relief Supervisor Bethany, who has worked for Birchwood Care Services for just over a year. Bethany is one of the team that supports clients to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. She liaises with clients and carers, and enjoys buildingContinue reading “Meet Bethany – Care Co-ordinator at Birchwood.”

The Power Of Aromatherapy For The Elderly. Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic plants or essential oils to promote wellbeing through scent and has been used for centuries – it’s also known to improve sleep and digestion, as well as reduce stress, pain levels, anxiety, and depression. Elderly people can benefit from using it asContinue reading “The Power Of Aromatherapy For The Elderly”

Holly is one of three Care Co-ordinators at Birchwood Care Services and enjoys being part of a small team. She has worked for Birchwood Care for nearly four years alongside Manager Wendy and fellow co-ordinator, Beth. Most days Holly is in the office, but when she does go out in the community she says, “itContinue reading “Meet Holly, Co-ordinator at Birchwood Care Services.”