Prestige Nursing & Care Blackpool

27/10/2025

Happy Black History Month! 💫

This month we celebrate the legacy and achievements of Black communities throughout history. Lets take the time today to uplift and honour the voices that continue to inspire change. If you would like to read more about influential voices in history click the following link https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/section/bhm-firsts/.

20/10/2025

🩷 This World Menopause Month, let’s break the silence and offer support 🩷

If you are going through Menopause, you are not alone. Here are some everyday steps you can take to help…

🥗 Eat well – having a balanced diet can help protect your bones which naturally become weak during menopause.

🏃 Be active – can help with sleep and keeping bones strong

😴 Have a good sleeping routine – this can ease fatigue and brain fog

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/menopause-awareness-month

17/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Early detection can save lives…

✨ Know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer https://ow.ly/mMCU50Xe8qu

✨ Schedule your regular screenings. You will be invited for NHS breast screening every 3 years between the ages of 50 and 71. If you are under the age of 50 and have concerns you can speak to your GP who can refer to you to specialist clinic if needed.

✨ Support awareness initiatives and spread the word. Join the 'breast cancer now' team as a volunteer to raise awareness and help people affected by cancer here: https://ow.ly/h7p650Xe8qR or donate towards life changing research here: https://ow.ly/rxf450Xe8qX

12/09/2025

Yellow weather warning – Sunday 14 September 20:00 to Monday 15 September 18:00

Strong west or southwesterly winds expected across southwest England and Wales, spreading inland Monday. Gusts of 45–55 mph likely, with 60–70 mph possible along coasts and hills.

Possible impacts:
• delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport
• disruption to bus and train services
• short-term power cuts and loss of services
• coastal routes and communities affected by spray and large waves
• delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges

What to do:
• secure loose items outside
• check travel before you set off
• drive slowly and give extra space in strong winds
• take care at the coast
• stay indoors where possible

For more information and safety advice, visit: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/stay-safe-in-strong-wind

03/09/2025

Yellow Weather Warning – Wednesday 3 September between 11:00 and 20:00 and Thursday 4 September between 02:00 and 17:00 . Heavy rain & Thunderstorms expected across England.

Possible impacts:

• Flooding of homes/businesses
• Power cuts
• Disruption to roads, buses & trains

What to do:

• Check travel before setting off
• Be prepared for flooding
• Support vulnerable people

For more information and safety tips, please visit: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/stay-safe-in-heavy-rain

12/06/2025

This week marks Men's Health Week.

Why is it important to focus on and raise awareness of men's health?

According to the BUPA Wellbeing Index:

• '43% of working British men are urging their employers to provide greater mental health support.
• 50% of men have struggled with mental health difficulties at some point, yet fewer than half have sought medical advice.
• 37% of UK men admit actively hiding their mental health issues from their partners.
• 30% of men surveyed said they didn’t know where to turn for advice or support.
• 65% of employees recognise that stigma around men’s mental health remains strong’

https://ow.ly/uJrE50W73wT

Need support? The Men's Health Forum has some materials that could benefit you...

- A Man MOT. Want to check your health in a quick and easy way? why not try this quick health check you can do from home https://ow.ly/2x1h50W73wX

- Know your numbers. Click the following link to find out the key numbers you should stick to, to stay healthy https://ow.ly/5lnw50W73wU

https://ow.ly/fHQN50W73wY

The following NHS Professionals website has some important free information including tips and tools for managing stress, essential vitamins and minerals for men, looking after your physical health and more https://ow.ly/fuXF50W73wV.

09/06/2025

What is Clinical Care?

Clinical care is the specialist and direct support for health conditions such as Multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s. The difference with clinical care is that it involves specialised equipment and home adaptations.

To learn more about Clinical Care and how we can support you, click the link here: https://www.prestige-nursing.co.uk/blogs/what-is-clinical-care/

Offering homecare services across England and Scotland. We help and support our clients to live safely and independently at home - from elderly homecare to complex nursing care and support for young adults and children.

05/06/2025

Today marks World Environment Day, and this year’s theme is . This year is all about raising awareness of plastic pollution, the problems it causes and ways to tackle it for a healthier future.

Did you know that…

▪️By 2060, plastic consumption globally is estimated to reach over 1.2 billion tonnes.

▪️11 million tonnes of plastic leak into aquatic ecosystems each year, harming wildlife.

▪️When plastics break down into microplastics this is when it enters the food chain and is why microplastics are found in humans. Microplastics in the human body can lead to various health issues due to toxic chemicals.

https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/get-involved/key-messages

What are some little steps you could take to help the environment?

▪️Keep recycling
▪️Use reusable water bottles, coffee cups and bags.
▪️Limit single use plastics e.g. plastic straws, plastic cutlery and single use plastic bags.

03/06/2025

Pride Month is here!

We hope you enjoy the celebrations, check the following link to find an event near you if you would like to participate https://ow.ly/xrAZ50W3co6

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28/05/2025

May marks Stroke Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of a stroke and when to act fast.

How to quickly identify a stroke
The FAST acronym

F – face weakness – has their mouth or eye drooped?
A – arm weakness – can both arms be raised and kept there?
S – speech problems – is speech slurred?
T – time to call 999 if you see any one of these signs

What are some other signs of a stroke?

- Weakness and numbness in one side of the body including legs, hands or feet that comes on suddenly.
- Difficulty speaking clearing or finding words
- Blurred vision or loss of sight that comes on suddenly
- Memory loss or confusion that comes on suddenly
- Sudden dizziness
- A severe headache that comes on suddenly

https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/symptoms

Want to take part in Stroke Awareness Month?

There are various activities happening to help raise funds this Stroke Awareness Month, you can find out more here https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke-awareness-month

20/05/2025

This week marks Dementia Action Week, an opportunity to raise awareness of dementia, the types of dementia and some of the common symptoms.

What is dementia?

Dementia is a term to describe the symptoms that result from damage to the brain that gets worse over time, such as memory loss, confusion, problems with language, and behaviour changes.

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/types-dementia/what-is-dementia

The main types of dementia include:

- Alzheimer's disease -> This is the most common type and is caused by the abnormal buildup of plaques and tangles in neurons, the brain's nerve cells.

- Vascular dementia -> Also a common type, vascular dementia is caused by restricted blood flow to the brain. When the brain doesn't receive adequate oxygen and essential nutrients it can lead to cognitive impairment and memory loss.

- Lewy Body dementia -> This type of dementia is characterised by the presence of abnormal spherical structures in the brain called Lewy bodies which can develop within nerve cells.

- Frontotemporal dementia -> This type is a rare type of dementia and primarily affects behaviour and language. It affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain which are responsible for personality, emotional regulation, language and decision - making.

https://www.prestige-nursing.co.uk/blogs/what-are-the-different-types-of-dementia/

What are some common symptoms of dementia?

Other symptoms of dementia include finding it difficult to carry out every day familiar tasks e.g. preparing meals, finding it hard to follow conversation and mood changes e.g. irritability and anxiety.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/symptoms-and-diagnosis/symptoms/

13/05/2025

Happy National Walking Month! 🚶🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

Walking can boost your physical and mental health and can benefit you greatly by…

- Increasing blood flow – making you feel more alert and refreshed.

- Reducing the risk of developing heart disease and other circulatory diseases.

- Easing muscle pain and stiffness, reducing stress and improving sleep.

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/activity/6-surprising-health-benefits-of-walking

You don’t need to go on long walks to reap the benefits, even 15 minutes a day can be beneficial for you and is a good starting point if you want to start regular walking.

Now is as good a time as any to start walking, try these 20 tips today https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved/national-walking-month/try20-tips/

Our tips - designed to help you fit 20 minutes' walking in your day