We’re thrilled to share a heartwarming story about one of our cherished clients, Jo. Her journey with Gardiner’s Homecare has been truly inspiring, and we’re delighted to highlight the positive impact our care has had on her life. Seeking support from Gardiner’s When Jo’s son sought additional support to help his mother maintain her independent […]
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A big thank you to all team members who have recently completed the Gardiner’s Homecare Staff Engagement Survey. We understand the importance of engagement and continuous improvement. That’s why we prioritize gathering actionable feedback from our staff. We also know how important it is to be transparent, and therefore are sharing on this page the […]
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It is really important not to underestimate the importance of good hydration for those receiving care at home. How much water should we drink each day? The amount you should drink each day depends on several factors including climate, physical activity and diet. The UK Food Standards Agency recommends that “in a moderate climate, such […]
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It is not easy, caring for someone with dementia in a heatwave. For many people, warmer weather can cause discomfort, dehydration and distress. Those with dementia may find it difficult to take the steps we all take to help us cope in the heat. Here is some advice about caring for someone with dementia in […]
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Overnight care provides peace of mind and reassurance that you will be looked after whatever happens through the night. Care isn’t only needed during the day but often at night too. Your Care Workers will stay with you in your home throughout the night to assist and support you as and when needed. Gardiner’s team […]
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Companionship care is a great way to address loneliness and isolation. Whilst loneliness can affect all ages, those aged over 75 are especially vulnerable. Social isolation might stem from illness, getting weaker or being scared to go out. Other common factors include retirement, family being around less often, the deaths of spouses, and perhaps also […]
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The Berkshire Care Association (BCA) Care Awards are a celebration of care in all CQC registered Adult social care settings. The Homecare Awards recognise and promote best practice, dedication and support that staff dedicate to the people they serve across Berkshire. Whether delivering direct care or ensuring a service runs smoothly behind the scenes, the […]
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Have you ever stopped to think and ask yourself the question are hot water bottles dangerous? Why people use hot water bottles and what is the worry? In the cold of winter, we all look for ways to keep warm. With the price of fuel so high, many try to avoid having the heating on […]
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Christmas is a time for families to come together. For families with loved ones who receive care, organising Care at Christmas can be a bit more complicated than usual. At Gardiner’s, our team will help our clients’ families to enjoy the festivities. Please do contact Gardiner’s if you would like us to help you or […]
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Smiling in care is important – it is a simple way to help yourself and others feel happier. We love this poem by the late, great Spike Milligan. Smiling Is Infectious by Spike Milligan Smiling is infectious, you catch it like the flu, When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too. I passed around […]
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You can’t fail to have heard about the current staffing crisis in care. In many ways, the past two or three years have been the perfect storm. At the start of this period, demand for care services was already significantly higher than the capacity available. Providers were already struggling to recruit staff. Brexit Many care […]
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As a domiciliary care provider, lone working in care and the safety of our staff is paramount. At Gardiner’s Homecare, our staff travel to clients’ homes to offer help and support. Whilst our staff have round-the-clock support from the off team via our on-call service, they are nevertheless lone working in care and therefore potentially […]
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