Brighter afternoons for the darker months ahead

The clocks went back on Sunday 25 October and by mid-December the sun will be setting before four o’clock.

For many of the people we support, winter brings more than colder weather. It often means fewer trips out and longer stretches spent at home.

Loneliness can creep in quietly at this time of year and we know it can take a real toll on mood and wellbeing.

That is why we are opening up additional companionship hours this winter, with visits available between 11am and 4pm every day.

An afternoon visit can be shaped around whatever you need. Our carers can help with the weekly shop or a browse for Christmas gifts, or go with you to GP, hospital, dental or hairdresser appointments and make sure you get there and back safely.

A visit can just as easily be a cup of tea and a proper chat at home, or a walk while it is still light followed by a coffee at a favourite café.

As Christmas approaches, we can also lend a hand with writing cards, wrapping presents, putting up decorations or planning a festive outing.

Winter can be a demanding time for families too, with relatives often juggling work alongside their own Christmas plans. Extra companionship hours mean there is a friendly face calling in regularly and someone keeping an eye on how things are going when the weather turns.

To add companionship hours to an existing care plan, just give our office a call on 0121 308 2906 and our team will talk through what you have in mind.