Silver Assist Homecare

17/11/2025

We wanted to let you know that our next Dementia Café with Dementia Matters in Powys will be held at a new location this month, so that we can team up with the wonderful Dementia Matters in Powys Day Centre.

📅 Date: Thursday 27th November
⏰ Time: 2:00pm
📍 Location: Llangasty Village Hall

We’d also love to share the first video in our two-part series promoting the Dementia Café. This first instalment features the lovely Frances and her experience of attending — we hope it gives you a glimpse into what the café is all about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jecl5OoV5VY

So please do come along and join us for tea, coffee, cake, and friendly company. As always, everyone is welcome — whether living with dementia, supporting a loved one, or simply wanting a bit of connection.

Come along and join us for a cup of tea or coffee at our dementia cafe!

14/11/2025

🌟 Dementia Interpreter Training – Thank You! 🌟

Over the last two days, we were delighted to host Dementia Interpreter courses in both Bwlch and Llangasty.

A huge thank you to Powys County Council for partnering with us to bring this valuable training to our local communities. The sessions were well attended, and the feedback has been incredibly positive — it’s wonderful to see so many people committed to improving understanding and communication for those living with dementia in our local community.

This event was also supported by Dementia Matters in Powys who were on hand to offer help and advice. Special thank you to Carol from Training 2 Care UK Ltd who delivered the sessions.

Together, we’re helping to build a more compassionate, informed, and supportive community across Powys. 💙

12/11/2025

🌼 L:ast chance to join Us for Dementia Interpreter Sessions This Week! 🌼

We’re delighted to be co-hosting Dementia Interpreter Sessions this Thursday and Friday in both Bwlch and Llangasty in partnership with Powys County Councill.

These interactive sessions are a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of dementia and learn how to better communicate with and support those living with the condition.

We still have a few spaces available for:
🕑 Thursday afternoon (2–4pm or 5-7pm) (Bwlch)
🕓 Friday afternoon (1–3pm) (Llangasty)

If you’d like to book a place or find out more, please take a look at the poster for full details and contact us at:

📧 hello@silverassist.wales

📞 0333 188 7787

We’d love to see you there and work together to make a real difference in our community 💙

10/11/2025

We’re so proud to partner with Apprenticeship Wales 👏

Their team go above and beyond to support both employers and learners, ensuring our carers have the confidence, knowledge, and guidance they need to deliver the very best care to our community.

It’s been fantastic working together over the past few years — their personal approach and consistent engagement truly make a difference.

A huge thank you to the team for all the support you provide to Silver Assist Homecare and our amazing learners 💙

24/10/2025

Welcome back, Amy! 💐

We were absolutely delighted to welcome our lovely Amy back to the Silver Assist Homecare team this week after her maternity leave! 💕

To celebrate her return, we made the most of another team get-together — an evening of creativity, laughter, and a touch of civilised fun! Under the brilliant guidance of Laura Dennis from Laura Dennis Studio & Gallery, we each crafted our very own tiny Welsh houses 🏡 while enjoying a glass of wine (or a soft drink for those on best behaviour!).

It was a lovely way to reconnect, unwind, and celebrate Amy’s return to the team. Welcome back, Amy — we’ve missed you! 💖✨

18/10/2025

🌟 A wonderful surprise at the Powys Business Awards 2025 🌟

We were incredibly proud to attend the Powys Business Awards last night as finalists in the Business in the Community and People Development categories.

Although we didn’t win in those areas, to our total surprise, we were honoured to receive the Judges’ Special Award at the end of the evening. 🏆

This award is given at the judges’ discretion to recognise a business that has stood out for its values, impact, and contribution to the community — and we feel very humbled to have been chosen.

To our wonderful team, thank you for your hard work, your compassion, and for making our team and our community stronger together. This really is a team achievement — every member of Silver Assist plays a part in what we do, and we’re so grateful for the care, commitment and kindness shown every single day. 💙

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners — it was a fantastic evening spent in great company, celebrating the brilliant work being done by businesses across Powys.

15/10/2025

We’re reaching out to share a small request that could make a big difference.

As many of you know, we run a monthly Dementia Café in the village — a welcoming space for people living with dementia, their loved ones, and anyone looking for a bit of companionship. It’s a lovely afternoon filled with tea, laughter, and community connection.

We’d love to see even more people benefit from these sessions, but for some, getting there is the biggest challenge. So, we’re hoping to find a volunteer driver — someone with their own car who could spare just three hours once a month to:
• Pick up a few local residents from nearby villages,
• Bring them along to the café,
• And take them safely home again afterwards.

Of course, you’ll be rewarded with tea, cake, and wonderful company — and the knowledge that you’ve truly brightened someone’s day.

Any support at all would be warmly received, and hopefully together we can reach those who might otherwise be missing out on friendship and connection.

Please find our poster attached for more details, and do feel free to share it with anyone who might be interested in helping.

13/10/2025

🌟 Celebrating Mel’s 1-Year Anniversary! 🌟

Today we’re celebrating our lovely Mel, who has officially reached her one-year anniversary with Silver Assist Homecare! 💙

Over the past year, Mel has brought so much warmth, laughter, and kindness to everyone she supports. She’s built wonderful relationships with her clients, and her cheerful nature never fails to brighten their day ☀️

Thank you, Mel, for everything you do — your compassion and positivity truly make a difference every single day. Here’s to many more years of caring and smiles ahead! 💐💫

10/10/2025

We’re delighted to share that Silver Assist Homecare has teamed up with Powys County Council to bring a series of free Dementia Interpreter sessions to our local community this November.

📅 Dates:
• Thursday 13th November – Bwlch Village Hall
• Friday 14th November – Llangasty Village Hall
🕒 Each session will run for approximately two hours, with a choice of times available — please refer to the poster attached to see which session best suits you.

These sessions are completely free, but spaces are limited, so please make sure to book your slot early to avoid disappointment. All the details you need to register are included on the poster.
This is a truly valuable and insightful training opportunity, focusing on recognising and understanding the changes in communication that occur as someone progresses through their personal journey with dementia.

Whether you’re caring for someone in a professional capacity, supporting a loved one, or simply wish to be better equipped to help friends and neighbours in your community, this course will offer practical tools and understanding to make a real difference.
We hope to see many of you there and look forward to learning together.

08/10/2025

🌟 Happy 1-Year Anniversary, Julie! 🌟

Today we’re celebrating one whole year of our amazing carer, Julie, being part of the Silver Assist Homecare family! 💙

Julie goes above and beyond in everything she does — her kindness, compassion, and dedication shine through every single day. We couldn’t be without her.

Thank you, Julie, for all that you do for our clients and our team. Here’s to many more years together! 🥂✨

03/10/2025

🎗 Cheering on Marie Philippe in her 100 Skips a Day Challenge! 🎗

We’re thrilled to share that our very own Marie is taking part in the 100 Skips a Day challenge this October in aid of Cancer Research UK. 💪

Every single skip counts — Marie will be completing 100 skips each day throughout the month to raise money for life-saving research. When you sign up, Cancer Research UK provides a free skipping rope and your very own online Giving Page.
Cancer Research UK

This is such an inspiring cause — nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime, and every donation brings us closer to beating it.
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If you’d like to support Marie as she skips her way through October, please follow this link: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/maries-giving-page-231759

Even a small amount or just spreading the word would mean so much 🌟

Marie — we’re all behind you, rooting for you every skip of the way!

29/09/2025

✨ This afternoon we were proud to host a Grief Workshop delivered by the wonderful Gethin and Ness from Brecon & District Mind. The session was deeply informative, fostering honest conversations about loss, healing, and support in a compassionate space.

If you’re seeking help or someone to talk to, here are ways to reach Brecon & District Mind:

📞 Phone: 01874 611 529
✉️ Email: info@breconmind.org.uk

💡 They offer a range of services including Bereavement Support, Counselling, Green Minds, groups, one-to-one support and more

Did you know, there is also a Bereavement Cafe at Kensington Baptist Church hosted by Brecon and District Mind on the first Friday of every month @ 14:30-16:00. For more information, please contact Ness on 01874 611529 or email support@breconmind.org.uk