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The team at SureCare Bolton are already getting into the Christmas spirit ahead of their inaugural Christmas Party on 16th December. After the first successful year operating their own SureCare franchise, directors Ali and Hasina are looking forward to celebrating the festive season with service users, clients and staff at what hopes to become an […]

As the nights continue to draw in and the cold, dark winter days take over, we become more susceptible to feelings of fatigue and loneliness. But even the darkest and coldest of nights can be made to feel bright and cosy with Christmas approaching right around the corner. The magic of the Christmas season largely […]

It’s that time of the year when many of us need to think about our health in the face of the cold winter months. It’s important for us to keep warm and to protect ourselves from bouts of cold and flu that are certain to be doing the rounds. Developing cold symptoms like a sore […]

According to the NHS, diabetes affects around 3 million people in the UK today, largely affecting people in later life. It’s not uncommon for younger individuals to deal with diabetes too, but the condition is more likely to occur in older people. With increases in life expectancy on the rise, we’re seeing more and more […]

It’s often difficult getting back to reality following a stay in hospital. Whether you’re recovering from an illness or injury, coming home and returning to your normal routine can be a slow and difficult process. Depending on the person and the condition, it’s not always easy to determine how long it may take to recover […]

It’s almost unthinkable that anybody could deliberately exploit vulnerable people for sensitive, confidential or financial information. However, fraudsters operate a wide range of scams on a near-daily basis, and it’s increasingly common for older people to be the prime targets. Research carried out by Age UK has found that around half of over-65s believe that […]

While regular home visits are effective at providing quality care to a loved one, there may be times when care appointments become insufficient to meet certain requirements. In this case, family members will want to look at care options that are available on a more permanent basis. Many people naturally assume that the next step towards […]

We grown-ups generally feel a responsibility to protect young children from any sadness or awkwardness surrounding delicate issues, like a close family member dealing with dementia. However, we shouldn’t underestimate the importance of talking to them about the issue, rather than shielding them from it entirely. It’s never easy when somebody close to us is […]