If like me, you love your food, you may already be looking forward to your Christmas lunch and this may be one of the highlights of your Christmas Day celebrations. Traditionally the meal consists or roast turkey or goose, roasted potatoes, roast parsnips, a selection of seasonal vegetables including Brussels sprouts, stuffing and pigs in blankets - thin sausages wrapped in bacon. Christmas Pudding is the traditional Christmas Day dessert, sometimes covered in brandy and set

It’s that lovely time of the year when everyone is getting ready for the Christmas period - planning Christmas shopping trips, wrapping presents, attending Christmas markets and starting to fully embrace the festive spirit! As a Live-In Carer, you will need to start getting ready and organised to make your trip to your client who you will be living with and caring for over the Christmas period. Below are some hints and tips to help with preparing for your new client – ensuri

Although Christmas is a magical time of the year, sometimes celebrations and decorations can lead to accidents. We want the whole family to have a brilliant time so we have come up with some tips on how to ensure you and your home are safe and accident free over the festive period! Your Christmas Tree Keep your tree at least three feet away from all heat sources (like fireplaces, radiators, and heat vents). If you have a real tree, remember to keep it watered; the drier the t

Thinking of something to do during these cold, winter days? Why not make some decorative bird feeders to attract wildlife into your garden! They are easy to make, and it means you can watch the birds in your garden eating your own creations. Here are the ingredients you will need to make them: Bird seed mix – you should be able to find this in your local garden centre or your nearest supermarket Gelatine – 2 sachets Boiling water– If you want to make a good few feeders use a

As the festive season approaches, we're getting prepared to send our live-in carers to stay with clients in their own homes over the Christmas and New Year period. The time for families to be together, enjoy activities, eat delicious food, and most important of all have a great time. But some of us need help to enjoy such activities - elderly people, those with mobility issues, people diagnosed with Alzheimer's or Dementia, or complex needs. No one should feel left out of fes