Home Instead Clacton, Frinton & Walton

26/07/2025

Navigating care can be stressful and confusing. 🥺

At Home Instead we like to make sure our clients and their loved ones know about all the help that's available locally to make their care journey as easy as possible to navigate. 😊

This week we found out about Access Social Care, who provide direct support to those with care needs and we met with Angela, their local Peer Support Navigator. 🙏

Access Social Care provides free legal advice and information for people with social care needs and helps them to achieve a better quality of life.

Visit their website to find out how they can help you - https://www.accesscharity.org.uk/what-we-do

25/07/2025

🌟 Superhero Spotlight! 🌟

We want to say a HUGE thank you to 6 of our incredible Care Pros who have truly gone above and beyond recently. 💙

These stars have stepped up in every way — helping at short notice, working extra hours, ensuring our clients receive seamless care, and doing it all with kindness, compassion, and true teamwork. 🙌

✨ Whether it's rearranging their own plans, going the extra mile to keep our clients smiling, or supporting their fellow Care Pros, they’ve reminded us what makes this team so special.

Please join us in celebrating our Superhero Care Pros 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ — you are all AMAZING and we’re so grateful for everything you do!

💫 Thank you for being the heart of what we do. 💫

24/07/2025

🌞🎶 What an afternoon! 🎶🌞

Last week's Summer Singalong Frinton Community Association at Soken House was pure magic – a heart-warming blend of joy, laughter, and the beautiful power of music! 🎤❤️

We brought together our wonderful Home Alone Seniors and amazing Singing for the Brain guests for a truly unforgettable afternoon. From classic tunes to spontaneous dancing, the room was buzzing with connection, friendship, and fun. 🌟

Singing really does something special – it lifts the spirits, gets the happy hormones flowing, and brings people together in the most powerful way. 🎵💫

Huge thanks to everyone who came along, sang their hearts out, and filled the space with love and laughter, a special thanks to our wonderful volunteers. These moments remind us just how important community and togetherness really are. 💕👵👴🎶

📸 Swipe through to see the smiles, the tunes, and all the joy!

23/07/2025

🌟 Shoutout to Our Amazing Trainer! 🌟

It’s not every day you hear “that training was actually fun!”—but with our Learning and Development Trainer, Maria Eastwood that's the norm. As one of our wonderful care professionals kindly pointed out!

A huge thank you to Maria for bringing energy, heart, and humour into every session. Learning can sometimes feel overwhelming, but Maria turns it into something our team genuinely looks forward to. She connects, inspires, and make training not only informative but enjoyable.

We’re lucky to have you on the team! 💙👏

16/07/2025

We are looking forward to our Summer Sing-along tomorrow at Frinton Community Association at Soken House.

We have around 50 guests joining us and a fab list of songs for everyone to join in with. Our wonderful volunteers are busy baking as I type, so there'll be some delicious cakes on offer. We even have a Singo Bingo game and 'Where did you get that hat?' competition.

If you would like to join us there are still a few places available, but please call to book your spot, before they all go. Call Jo on 01255 672 269.

16/07/2025

🌟🌟🌟 RECRUITING LIVE-IN CARE PROFESSIONALS 🌟🌟🌟

Make a real difference in someone’s everyday life.

We are looking for a kind, reliable, and organised live-in carer to support a lovely lady in maintaining her home just the way she likes it — tidy, calm, and well-run. 🏡✨

She values her independence and takes pride in her space. Your role will be to help her stay on top of daily tasks, provide gentle companionship, and most importantly, assist her in visiting her beloved husband regularly. 💕🚗

📌 What we're looking for:

A compassionate and respectful individual

A driver with access to their own car

Someone with a great eye for detail and a love for tidiness

Confidence in helping with domestic tasks, planning, and outings

Previous care experience preferred but not essential

💖 This is a live-in role, offering a comfortable home environment and the chance to truly connect and make a difference.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Call us today on 01255 672 269

We're here to help people live fulfilled, more independent lives in a place they know and love: thei

12/07/2025

Sharing information and resources is a great way of helping one another, particularly those caring for a loved one living with long-term health condition such as Alzheimer's.

At yesterday's carers support group at Frinton Community Association at Soken House we heard about a device called the Beech Band. So we thought we'd share what we found out, in case it can be of help to you, your loved one, friend or neighbour.

The Beech Band is a low-cost, hands-free, non-invasive wearable device designed to support people with Parkinson's.

It works by emitting a gentle, audible buzz and pulsating vibrations that provide a calming, tactile sensation. This helps distract the brain, making it easier to manage everyday tasks.

While the Beech Band is not a cure or quick fix, users have reported relief from mobility issues, stress, and communication difficulties. Though it may not work for everyone, many are experiencing benefits, and support is available for those who try it.

Here are a few links to help you find out more:

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/news/were-investing-beech-band-wearable-device-aims-manage-parkinsons-symptoms
https://www.beechband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/p/Beech-Band-Ltd-61563836532593/

11/07/2025

We dropped in on Brenda and Angela's carers support group this morning at Frinton Community Association at Soken House. 👌

These monthly sessions provide unpaid carers looking after loved ones with an informal, welcoming space to share experiences, laugh, chat, unwind and gain helpful advice and tips from others who understand. 💖🙏🫶

Brenda's husband Bill has Parkinson's, Bill used to run the local support group. In August they're celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary by holding a fundraising bash for Parkinson's UK. If you fancy a night out for a good cause, get your tickets and show your support. 👏😁

11/07/2025

☕🌊 Coffee, Catch Ups & Coastal Sunshine! 🌞💬

Yesterday we joined some of our amazing care professionals to take a well-deserved break for a beach hut coffee and catch up — sharing some much-needed downtime. 💙

In the midst of always caring for others, it’s so important to take a moment for us — to relax, recharge, and enjoy the company of colleagues who truly understand the heart of the work we do.

Grateful for the sunshine, the smiles, and the strong sense of community that keeps us going. Here's to connection, care, and coastal vibes! 🏖️✨

Walton

10/07/2025

Thank you to Sailship Training and Learning for Life for hosting our home alone seniors and volunteers this morning through their 'Grow a Friendship' Project. 🫶 Also to Catherine at Kinder Essex Tendring for supporting this trip out and our volunteers for driving. 🙏

Our guests enjoyed having a go at acrylic stone painting, whilst enjoying the beautiful gardens. They then feasted on a home-grown Ploughman's lovingly prepared by the students, washed down with home-made elderflower cordial and a yummy Victoria sponge. 🍰😁

09/07/2025

Our Care Professionals support clients in so many different ways from sharing a cup of tea and a chat for much needed companionship, to specialist care for those living with Dementia, Parkinson's or in need of palliative care. 🫶

There are two wonderful support groups in Frinton for those living with Parkinson's or caring for a loved one with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's or any other condition. Both are hosted at Frinton Community Association at Soken House.

The sessions are friendly and welcoming, so do drop in, if you or your loved one is in need of some support. 🙏

05/07/2025

We have the most amazing Care Professionals in our team and we are super proud to work alongside such kind and capable individuals. 🙏🥰

From early mornings to late nights, our Care Professionals bring heart, dedication and real connection to the people they support. 🫶

Care is more than a job here – it’s a way of life. 😊

If you would like to make care your way of life, and you can drive and have a car, contact us today to learn how the 'Outstanding rated' team at Home Instead Clacton, Frinton and Walton can support you on your journey to care.

📞 Call: 01255 672 269
💻 Visit: https://go.homeinstead.co.uk/40wMhpl