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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 and safety of your elderly loved ones and giveContinue 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 our March highlights. We’ve had plenty to celebrate thisContinue 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. She is a live-in nanny and works for usContinue 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.