News
-
Loneliness
According to Age UK more than 2 million people in England over the age of 75 live alone. More than a million older people say they go for over a month without speaking to a friend, neighbour or family member. This can have a serious effect […]
Read full article > -
Christmas Jumper Day
Christmas spirit was in evidence on Friday December 14th at Acquire Care. Staff entered into the fun of Christmas Jumper Day; the day that people wear a bright and amusing jumper to work or at home in aid of the Save The Children fundraising to […]
Read full article > -
Are you organised for Christmas?
Christmas and the New Year are almost here and most people have already got the tree decorated. Other people might need some help to make this time of year the magical experience that we all hope for. Are you finding it difficult to cope at […]
Read full article > -
Remember to Look After Yourself – It’s Self Care Week
This week is Self Care Week. The idea of this is to bring attention to the need for people to look after themselves and take time out for yourself. This is especially true when families have elderly relatives, full time jobs and children to care […]
Read full article > -
Great British Care Awards: South East Region
Forget about the Great British Bake-offs – here at Acquire Care, we have been cheering on our colleague, Dot Cox, for the Great British Care Awards. Dot has been a member of Acquire Care’s office team for many years so we were thrilled to hear […]
Read full article > -
Homecare Day 18: Your invitation to get involved
This year, on October 24th, UKHCA are working together with Scottish Care to extend Homecare Day 18 across the United Kingdom. The aim is to celebrate and raise awareness of homecare throughout the counties. Date: October 24th 2018 Location: Twitter use #homecareday18 Both UKHCA and […]
Read full article > -
Acquire Care Ltd. is now rated as Overall Good by the CQC
It was our turn in July to be inspected by the CQC. To our delight, Acquire Care Ltd. is now rated as Overall Good. We have the good or green mark against our name. All health and social care services are regulated by The Care […]
Read full article > -
Keep your home safe this winter
Now that Autumn has come and Winter is fast approaching, we are all keeping the windows shut and making our homes snug and cosy. Summer has been and gone so now, winter woollies are being worn rather than shirts and shorts. Make sure, though that your house is safe as well. Before the cold weather comes, one of the most important things to do is to check your gas boilers, gas appliances, paraffin heaters as well as solid fuel cookers and open fires or wood burners. Central heating systems should also be inspected.
Read full article > -
Influenza vaccination for Social Care Employees and Others
Do you work with elderly or vulnerable people? Do you need to have a flu jab because of the work you do? Influenza can be a very serious illness, especially in vulnerable people, potentially causing deaths and complications such as pneumonia. However, although influenza is […]
Read full article > -
Respite Care and Carer Holidays
Are you looking after a member of your family or a loved one? If so, you may need a break from caring for them. Carer breaks are essential to maintain your health and well-being plus continue you to live your life. After all, if you […]
Read full article >