Prestige Nursing & Care Chingford

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

11/08/2025

The UK Health Security Agency has now issued an Amber Heat Health Alert for some parts of England, valid until Wednesday 13 August at 6.00pm, with temperatures expected to exceed 30°C.

High temperatures can put people at risk, especially older adults, young children, and those with underlying health conditions. Health and care services may face more pressure, and indoor spaces could become dangerously warm.

Top tips to stay safe:

For clients:
• offer water regularly
• keep curtains/blinds closed during the hottest parts of the day
• encourage light, loose clothing
• avoid outings between 11am–3pm
• use fans or ventilation safely
• apply sunscreen and wear hats when outside
• watch for signs of heat exhaustion: dizziness, nausea, confusion, heavy sweating

For colleagues:
• stay hydrated and carry water with you
• take your breaks in cool or shaded places
• wear SPF 30+ if outdoors for long periods

Stay informed:

You can sign up for alerts and read more guidance here:
• https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-health-alerts/heat
• https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/11/heat-health-what-you-need-to-know-for-summer-2025/

We have also shared guidance on our team portal.

Let’s keep ourselves and those we care for safe during the heatwave!

11/07/2025

*Amber Heat Health Alert*

The UK Health Security Agency has now issued an Amber Heat Health Alert for some parts of England, valid until Monday 14 July at 9.00am, with temperatures expected to exceed 30°C.

High temperatures can put people at risk, especially older adults, young children, and those with underlying health conditions. Health and care services may face more pressure, and indoor spaces could become dangerously warm.

Top tips to stay safe:

For clients:

• offer water regularly
• keep curtains/blinds closed during the hottest parts of the day
• encourage light, loose clothing
• avoid outings between 11am–3pm
• use fans or ventilation safely
• apply sunscreen and wear hats when outside
• watch for signs of heat exhaustion: dizziness, nausea, confusion, heavy sweating

For colleagues:

• stay hydrated and carry water with you
• take your breaks in cool or shaded places
• wear SPF 30+ if outdoors for long periods

Stay informed:

You can sign up for alerts and read more guidance here:

• https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/
• https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/11/heat-health-what-you-need-to-know-for-summer-2025/

We have also shared guidance on our team portal.

Let’s keep ourselves and those we care for safe during the heatwave!

10/07/2025

*Yellow Heat Health Alert*

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a Yellow Heat Health Alert for some parts of England, valid until Tuesday 15 July at 10am, with temperatures expected to exceed 30°C.

High temperatures can put people at risk, especially older adults, young children, and those with underlying health conditions. Health and care services may face more pressure, and indoor spaces could become dangerously warm.

Top tips to stay safe:

For clients:

• offer water regularly
• keep curtains/blinds closed during the hottest parts of the day
• encourage light, loose clothing
• avoid outings between 11am–3pm
• use fans or ventilation safely
• apply sunscreen and wear hats when outside
• watch for signs of heat exhaustion: dizziness, nausea, confusion, heavy sweating

For colleagues:

• stay hydrated and carry water with you
• take your breaks in cool or shaded places
• wear SPF 30+ if outdoors for long periods

Stay informed:

You can sign up for alerts and read more guidance here:

• https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/11/heat-health-what-you-need-to-know-for-summer-2025/

• https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

We have also shared guidance on our team portal.
Let’s keep ourselves and those we care for safe during the heatwave!

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

22/05/2025

As a Complex Care Nurse, you’ll join us in our continued efforts to make life better for our clients. And we want to make life better for you, by ensuring you have all the support and development you need to thrive in your role and develop your career.

We are looking for a dynamic, resourceful and independent professional with solid nursing experience as an Adult, Child or Dual Qualified Nurse, that is flexible, enthusiastic, and has a can-do attitude to join our clinical team supporting both adults and children with complex needs. The role of a Complex Care Nurse is to provide clinical expertise and leadership to enable the planning and delivery of safe, high-quality complex care to all clients in their own homes and/or community settings.

If you're dedicated to caring for our clients, we'll support you every step of the way!

You can find out more about the role and how to apply by following this link: https://www.prestige-nursing.co.uk/job/complex-care-nurse-19/

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

As a Complex Care Nurse, you’ll join us in our continued efforts to make life better for our clients. And we want to make life better for you, by ensuring you have all the support and development you need to thrive in your role and develop your career.

We are looking for a dynamic, resourceful and independent professionals with solid nursing experience as an Adult, Child or Dual Qualified Nurse, that is flexible, enthusiastic, and has a can-do attitude to join our clinical team supporting both adults and children with complex needs. The role of a Complex Care Nurse is to provide clinical expertise and leadership to enable the planning and delivery of safe, high-quality complex care to all clients in their own homes and/or community settings.

If you're dedicated to caring for our clients, we'll support you every step of the way!

You can find out more about the roles and how to apply by following the below link: https://www.prestige-nursing.co.uk/job/complex-care-nurse-20/