Home Instead Altrincham, Sale and Wythenshawe - Home Care & Live-in Care

24/10/2025

24/10/2025

You’re never on your own with Home Instead. 🏡

Our Care Professionals are part of a team that values support as much as care. From hands-on training to ongoing guidance, we’ll give you the confidence to thrive and the encouragement to keep moving forward.

The path is here. The support is ready. The next move is yours.

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/

23/10/2025

🌿 New Evening Dementia Support Group for Carers 🌿

We’re pleased to announce a new support group for those affected by dementia in the Sale area. This group offers a friendly space to share experiences, connect with others, and find support.

🗓 When: Every 4th Wednesday of the month
📍 Where: Coppice Avenue , Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📧 Contact: Jane – forgetmenotclub25@gmail.com

Please share with your networks — we hope to see you there!

22/10/2025

Post-hospital syndrome: an overlooked stage of recovery

Leaving hospital does not always mean full recovery. Many patients experience a temporary period of increased vulnerability known as post-hospital syndrome.

During this time, the risks of falls, infections, and readmission are higher. This is not only due to the original condition, but also to the effects of the hospital stay itself. Disrupted sleep, reduced nutrition, inactivity, and stress can all affect resilience.

Key points for awareness:

Post-hospital syndrome is an acquired condition, not a continuation of the original illness.

It can affect both older and younger patients, although older adults are often at greater risk.

Families and carers can help by encouraging rest, ensuring safe surroundings, and monitoring medications carefully.

By recognising the impact of post-hospital syndrome, communities and healthcare professionals can better support recovery and reduce avoidable complications.

20/10/2025

Dementia changes daily life, but it doesn’t have to take away comfort and connection.

At Home Instead Altrincham, Sale & Wythenshawe, we deliver compassionate dementia care at home, helping loved ones feel safe, understood, and valued. Families stay supported with personalised care plans and regular updates, ensuring peace of mind and trust at every step.

Because the right care doesn’t just support, it uplifts.

Contact us today to learn how we can help.

📞 0161 8701136
🌐 HomeInstead.co.uk/Altrincham/

18/10/2025

WOW – We only went and won!
We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Home Instead Altrincham, Sale & Wythenshawe won the Employer of the Year Award 2025 at the Altrincham & Sale Chamber of Commerce Business Awards last night! 🏆
What a fabulous evening, made even more special by being surrounded by our amazing office team and Care Professionals. Knowing how many of you took the time to vote for us means the world… so thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! 🙌
A massive shoutout to Sara Fixter from Circle Funerals for nominating us – what an incredible (and very lovely!) surprise.
And of course, we celebrated in style! Huge thanks to Happy Radio UK for keeping us on the dance floor all night long!

18/10/2025

Great to catch up with everyone at this week’s Oakfield Croft care home Collaborative Care Networking meeting!
It’s always wonderful to share updates and strengthen our connections.
We were thrilled to welcome a new member, Ola Pankiw from Foot Respect— a Foot Health Practitioner who is both mobile and has a hub at Broadheath Community Hall.
Foot Care Services:
✨Nail trimming
💙 Callus & corn treatment
✨Diabetic foot checks
💙 General foot maintenance

Hand Care Services:
💅 Nails trimmed, cleaned & filed
💙 Cuticles tidied
💅 Hand massage with moisturisers

Welcome to the network, Ola — it’s fantastic to have you with us!
Contact Ola Pankiw:
📧 ola@footrespect.co.uk
🌐 www.footrespect.co.uk

17/10/2025

🌟 Supporting Independence at Home 🌟

Being a Care Professional with Home Instead is about helping people live well in the place they know best. From assisting with personal care and meals to offering companionship and safe medication support, you’ll make daily life more comfortable.

For families, your care means reassurance, knowing their loved one is supported with dignity and kindness.

If you’d like to join a team where thoughtful care is at the heart of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today.

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/

16/10/2025

🌾 Harvest Festival – a time for giving and sharing what we can.
At Home Instead, we love keeping those special community moments alive.
Thanks to our thoughtful Care Professional, this Harvest Festival tradition was still celebrated, a wonderful reminder that staying connected and marking meaningful occasions matters just as much as the care we provide every day.
Keeping community connections alive — one special moment at a time.

15/10/2025

Sian and Lisa visit Move Altrincham! 🌟
We were thrilled to visit Trafford Leisure Move Altrincham, an inspiring new facility supported by Sport England and delivered by Trafford Leisure Centre on behalf of Trafford Council.
Move Altrincham marks a major milestone in Trafford’s commitment to providing modern, inclusive and sustainable leisure services for everyone.
💧 The centre is a true wellness-focused destination, designed with accessibility at its heart. It includes innovative features like pool pods to make getting into the pool easier for everyone, and a Changing Places toilet – a first for Altrincham town centre – ensuring all visitors can enjoy the facilities comfortably.
🧠💦 We’re especially excited about the new dementia-friendly swimming sessions, created to enhance the experience for people living with dementia and their carers. With a qualified teacher on hand, these sessions help remove barriers and make swimming a relaxing, enjoyable and inclusive experience for all.
🕥 Sessions take place every Wednesday at 10:30am – a wonderful opportunity to stay active, connect, and enjoy the water in a supportive environment.

👏 Huge congratulations to everyone involved in bringing Move Altrincham to life – a fantastic step forward for inclusive, community-driven wellness in Trafford!

15/10/2025

Flu & Cold Season Awareness 🤧

Colds and flu are common this time of year, but there are small steps we can all take to stay healthy:

✅ Wash your hands often with soap and water
✅ Keep shared surfaces clean
✅ Eat nourishing meals and drink plenty of fluids
✅ Wrap up warmly when heading out
✅ Rest well and listen to your body

If you’re feeling unwell, try to limit contact with others, especially those who may be more vulnerable. Looking out for each other helps keep our communities well. 💜