L A Care Ltd

03/02/2026

Life changes in an instant after a haemorrhagic stroke, and around half of people who are affected do not survive.

Thankfully, when it happened to Natalie's dad in 2025, he did survive.

'I'd been in the office all day,' Natalie remembers. She rang her parents to check in on them, 'We were scheduled to go on a trip that we were all excited about.'

Her parents explained that her dad had been feeling unwell throughout the day and was not quite himself. He was dizzy, frequently bumping into things, had a severe headache, and his blood pressure was very high when they tested it on a home monitor.

Because her dad did not have the three most common signs of stroke—face drooping, arm weakness, and speech problems, known as the FAST test—no one initially suspected a stroke.

At first, her parents were reluctant to contact a health professional, wanting to ‘avoid making a fuss’. But after some convincing, they rang 111.

An appointment was made for Urgent Care, which was quickly escalated to an A&E visit.

'When I arrived to pick them up,' Natalie said, 'they explained an ambulance had been offered but, not wanting to inconvenience anyone, they turned it down.' So Natalie drove her parents to a regional hospital further away.

Once there, after initial tests, the seriousness of the situation became clear. In a small consultation room in the early hours of the morning, Natalie was told her dad 'has a large and severe brain bleed'.

‘The news came as a huge shock and the effects will impact us forever as we navigate this new version of family life.’

Natalie admits that before it happened, she had ‘limited knowledge of strokes… but the parts I did know about, like FAST, were not relevant when my dad had a “massive brain bleed”.

'I felt compelled to create this sketchnote as I don’t think any of us could have predicted his stroke from his symptoms, because they didn't align with the traditional FAST signs.

‘Of course, a little cartoon in a sketchnote can’t fully convey everything we saw that day, or how my dad felt,’ she says, ‘but if it helps even one person become more aware of the lesser-known signs of stroke, then it will be worth it.’

02/02/2026

This month marks the second treat box of the year, and we’re delighted to announce our Employee Treat Winner – the lovely Lou! 💗
Lou has been part of the L A Care family for nearly 1 year now and continues to make a meaningful impact across the organisation. While she supports in the community with caring shifts, Lou plays a key role in supporting compliance within L A Care - a role that is absolutely vital to everything we do.
Lou focuses on completing and maintaining audits, ensuring our compliance is clearly evidenced, helping us continuously improve our systems, processes, and ways of working. Her work behind the scenes supports safe, high-quality care and keeps us aligned with best practice and regulatory standards.
Kind, efficient, and highly experienced, Lou approaches her role with professionalism and warmth. She is a true asset to the team, and we’re really looking forward to watching her continue to grow and flourish with L A Care 💫
Thank you, Lou, for your dedication and commitment this treat box is very well deserved! 💖

28/01/2026

Fingers crossed 🤞 Today, Leah & Alice are representing L A Care in a 30-minute interview with a panel of experts for the Great British Care Awards National Finals, competing in the Home Care Team category against 10 other teams/companies. We hope to make our incredible team, our clients, and their families and representatives, past and present, proud. This is a celebration of dedication, compassion, and the extraordinary care that makes our team stand out 💗✨

27/01/2026

Great moments captured from our most recent in-person Moving & Handling training, delivered by our fantastic trainer Michelle, and hosted at the excellent office. 💗💜
We’re genuinely passionate about sharing our knowledge and expertise, and about making sure our staff are thoroughly and confidently trained. This isn’t just about meeting regulatory standards, it’s about maintaining a highly skilled, supportive culture so our clients receive care from professionals who are safe, capable, and confident in what they do. 🧠
Training like this also plays a huge role in retention. When staff feel seen, heard, valued, and given real opportunities to upskill and grow, it builds confidence and commitment.
It’s an investment and one that’s absolutely worth it.

21/01/2026

Hello again 👋 another message for you today 📣💗

19/01/2026

A quick 3-minute video reintroducing - who we are, what we stand for, and why care is at the heart of everything we do 💗👋
Our first video of 2026

16/01/2026

To those who saw our story 🐾 … as promised here is the finished masterpiece. “Willow” 💗 How talented is our client.

14/01/2026

Now taking enquiries for 2026 🩷
At L A Care, we don’t believe in rushed visits, unfamiliar faces, or one-size-fits-all care.

We are pleased to share that we have limited capacity to support new private clients from 2026, offering Monday–Friday bespoke home care, with plans to expand to a 7-day service.

Whether you’re planning ahead or noticing that a parent or loved one needs a little more support at home, we create carefully tailored care packages built around consistency, dignity, and genuine relationships.

✔ Experienced, highly trained care professionals
✔ Continuity – familiar faces, not a revolving door of different staff
✔ Transparent, paperless care with real-time family updates via our mobile ap
✔ Flexible support, from companionship to complex needs

If staying at home matters, planning early makes all the difference.

📞 Get in touch to start the conversation: 01235 606 200 and ask to speak to Bev
📩 Or message us directly

Oxfordshire | Private home care | Limited availability

10/01/2026

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A monthly supportive gathering to talk openly, or one-to-one, about grief, difficult diagnoses or caring for a loved one nearing end of life. Cake Compassion and Kindness. Thanks to the Abingdon Cake Club, who kindly donate a cake each month.

10/01/2026

Thinking about a new career in 2026? This could be the one.
👉 www.lacare.co.uk/working-for-us
We’re on the hunt for truly special people to join L A Care as we continue to grow. If you’re looking for a career that’s meaningful, rewarding, and genuinely appreciated - this is your sign 💫
Whether you’re ready now or planning your next chapter in 2026, we’d love to hear from you. We’re happy to consider delayed start dates for the right people who share our values and passion for care.
💗 Why Choose a Career with L A Care?
This isn’t “just a job”. It’s a role where you:
Make a real difference every single day
Build meaningful relationships with clients
Feel valued, supported, and respected
Have the time to care properly - no rushed visits!
🕒 Shifts Available
2–3 shifts Monday to Friday
Start times: 08:00 or 09:00 / 09:15 – 17:00
Saturday & Sunday (every other weekend)
08:00 – 17:00
✨ Flexible weekday start times available.
🌸 What We Offer
Paid for your entire shift - no unpaid gaps
Extremely competitive pay
45p per mile mileage pay
Enhanced weekend pay for unsociable hours
Paid training, uniform, and DBS check
Private BUPA Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 mental health & wellbeing support
A paperless, digital care company
A genuinely supportive, family-feel team
The chance to start or grow a career you can be proud of!

💖 If you’ve ever thought “I want my work to really matter” - this is your moment.
📩 Apply now or register your interest for a 2026 start:
👉 www.lacare.co.uk/working-for-us

09/01/2026

First Treat Winner of the Year! Ft Sharon’s beautiful dogs 🐾 ✨🎁
We’re kicking off the year in the best possible way by celebrating our Employee Treat Winner – the amazing Sharon! 💗
This is our first treat box of the year, and it couldn’t have gone to a more deserving person. Sharon is one of our longest-serving team members and truly a pillar of L A Care. Her commitment, loyalty, and unwavering dedication over the years have helped shape who we are today.
An exemplary member of staff in every sense, Sharon consistently goes above and beyond for our clients and her colleagues. Her professionalism, clinical knowledge, compassion, and quiet strength set the standard for excellence across the team. She leads by example, supports others wholeheartedly, and always delivers care with integrity and heart.
Sharon, thank you for everything you do and for being such a shining ambassador for L A Care. We are incredibly grateful to have you as part of our journey enjoy your well-deserved treat box 💖

07/01/2026

Our January staff get-together 💗
Starting the year exactly how we mean to go on – together.
Another lovely evening spent with our incredible team, this time at The Mulberry in Didcot 🥂 Laughing, chatting, and enjoying real quality time away from the day-to-day. These monthly evenings mean so much to us because our staff’s wellbeing truly matters – and because we genuinely love being with them.
We were also delighted to welcome Jessica, who officially starts with us on Monday 12th January. So lovely to have you with us already – welcome to the team, Jessica! 🌸
Different strengths, personalities and quirks… but all united by kindness, care and big hearts. We feel very lucky.
Here’s to an exciting year ahead – watch this space ✨
Happy New Year everyone 💗