Signs that an elderly loved one may require home care
As we age we may need some extra support to help us remain living comfortably and safely in our own homes. However, admitting that home care is required is rarely forthcoming from elderly people due to their strong desire to remain in control of their lives for as long as possible, as well as not […]
In this edition of “Meet the Team” we speak to Catherine Haigh who founded Kirklees based, The Care Collection, to raise the standards of home care
How long have you worked in care for? Catherine: I have worked in care for 22 years across the whole of the care sector with people of all ages. My first experience of care delivery was at the age of just 15 when I did a work experience placement at a local residential home for […]
How to Choose A Home Care Provider
Today we discuss the things to consider when choosing a home care provider and explain how The Care Collection can help if your current provider is not meeting your expectations. Things to consider when choosing a home care provider Receiving home care (also known as domiciliary care or home healthcare) rather than moving into a […]
In this edition of “Meet the Team” we speak to Natalie who provides home care to three of our wonderful Clients
How long have you worked for The Care Collection? Natalie: I have worked for The Care Collection since October 2017. What attracted you to the company? Natalie: I was looking for a new challenge and The Care Collection stood out from the rest of the care roles advertised. The packages the company provides to Clients are […]
The risks of loneliness and how to help prevent it
Did you know? 17% of older people are in contact with family, friends and neighbours less than once a week and 11% are in contact less than once a month Over half of all people aged 75 and over live alone Two fifths all older people (about 3.9 million) say the television is their main […]
A Short Video From One of Our Clients
One of our Clients, Alice aged 22 with Cerebral Palsy, kindly offered to produce a short video explaining a little more about The Care Collection and the services we provide for her. She is amazingly talented! We thought we’d share it with you here.
Training to be a carer – Stephen’s Journey Part 2
Putting my carer skills into action As some of you may have seen from my previous blog, I have recently completed 3 days of carer training with The Care Collection, a company providing bespoke, high quality care at home across Kirklees and Calderdale – from Huddersfield to Halifax, Dewsbury to Deighton, Batley to Brighouse and […]
Training to be a carer – Stephen’s Journey Part 1
Carer Induction Having over fifteen years’ experience in Sales, Management and Customer Service in the Fashion and Supermarket industry, you could say I’m more used to guiding shoppers to the cereal aisle and helping people decide on new stylish outfits. But now a new challenge awaits….I’m going to be a carer! And you know what? I […]
An Introduction to Homecare
What is Homecare? Homecare is support provided to people in their own homes. Also known as care at home, domiciliary care and home help, it allows people to continue their daily routines and lead fulfilling, independent lives in the familiar surroundings of a secure home environment, with support as and when required. According to recent […]