Home Instead - Ipswich, Woodbridge & Felixstowe

21/01/2026

For Day 3 of our Week of PEAQ, we’re sharing some lovely anonymous feedback from one of our Care Professionals.

Hearing comments like this means so much to us, because it shows the real impact of feeling supported, valued and part of a team.

We’re so proud of our incredible Care Professionals and everything they do, every single day. 💚

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21/01/2026

When families first get in touch, they often tell us the hardest part is how to start the conversation about care with a parent.

Not because their mum or dad needs lots of help, but because the word care does not feel like it fits.

Many people have spent their lives working, running households, supporting others and making decisions. Being offered care can feel like a step backwards.

What we often find works better is reframing the idea completely. Instead of “you need help”, it becomes “would it be nice if someone came round for an hour a week to help you sort the photos, get the garden back on track or tackle those boxes in the spare room”.

Very often, just one hour a week can be enough to keep routines going, build confidence and give families reassurance.

Support does not have to mean losing independence. Sometimes it simply means having someone alongside you to get things done.

If you are curious about how even a small amount of support could make a difference, our team in Ipswich, Felixstowe and Woodbridge is happy to talk on 01473 272301 or via homeinstead.co.uk/ipswich.

21/01/2026

As well as sharing feedback from our Care Professionals this week, we’re delighted to share some client feedback too.

In a separate survey, 93% of our clients said Home Instead has made a real difference in their lives 💚

Call us today on 01473 272301 to see how we can support you too. 💚

20/01/2026

Continuing our Week of PEAQ, we’re so proud to see how strongly our Care Professionals feel supported in developing their skills.

Knowing that our team feels they have the training they need and the opportunity to keep growing and learning means everything to us. Investing in our Care Professionals is something we truly believe in.💚

Apply today! www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/ipswich
Call our recruiter on 01473 272301.

20/01/2026

This week, we’re talking about PEAQ, and you may not know what that means…

PEAQ stands for Pursuing Excellence by Advancing Quality, and it’s our annual survey that gives our Care Professionals and Office Support team the chance to share their honest feedback.

It helps us understand what’s going well, what could be even better, and how we can continue to make Home Instead a fantastic place to work and receive care. 💚

Stay tuned this week as we share some of the amazing feedback from our Care Professionals. We can’t wait to celebrate it with you! 👏🎉

19/01/2026

This week, we’re sharing some of the fantastic feedback from our 2025 PEAQ Survey, completed by our amazing Care Professionals, and we’re kicking things off by celebrating their journey into our team. 👏

From first contact to training and settling into their role, it means so much to know that our Care Professionals feel supported, welcomed and prepared right from the very start.

We believe that when our team feels confident and valued, our clients receive the very best care, and this feedback makes us incredibly proud. 💚

Join ur team! Visit www/homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/ipswich or email careers@ipswich.homeinstead.co.uk 😊

Build a career where you are making a difference at Home Instead Ipswich, Felixstowe and Woodbridge

19/01/2026

Please join us in wishing our wonderful Care Professional Team Leader Dayrell a Happy 30th Birthday! 👏🎉

Dayrell is looking forward to a family holiday this week to celebrate. We hope you have a wonderful time, Dayrell! 🎉🎈🎁

19/01/2026

You ring mum during the week and she sounds just like herself.

She chats about the weather, tells you she is fine and asks how work is going. Then you visit at the weekend and notice the milk is out of date, the post is still unopened and she seems tired after just a short conversation.

It can feel confusing and even a bit unsettling.

This happens more often than people realise. Phone calls are familiar and brief, which makes them easier to manage. Many older people can draw on well practised phrases and concentrate their energy for a few minutes.

Being together in person is different.

Over time you start to notice routines, energy levels and small changes that simply do not come across on the phone.

It does not mean they are pretending or hiding anything. Often it means they are working hard to stay independent in the ways they know how. Trusting what you notice in person is important, and it is often what prompts families to start gentle conversations about extra support.

If this feels familiar and you are not sure what the next step is, our team in Ipswich, Felixstowe and Woodbridge is happy to talk things through on 01473 272301 or you can find out more about how support at home can provide care and reassurance on our website homeinstead.co.uk/ipswich.

19/01/2026

This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is a chance to pause, share awareness, and talk about how cervical screening helps protect long term health.

Almost all cervical cancer cases are caused by HPV, a very common virus that most people come into contact with at some point. Screening now checks for HPV first, helping to spot risk early and prevent cervical cancer before it develops. For most people, results are reassuring, and for a small number, early follow ups help keep them safe and well.

If you are invited for a smear test, attending is one of the simplest ways to look after your health. For information and support, visit https://ukcervicalcancer.org.uk/.

Taking care of yourself helps you stay well for the people who matter most 💚

18/01/2026

🎉 We’re incredibly proud to share that, for the third year in a row, we’ve been awarded a 5-Star Employer Award! 🏆👏

This recognition is based on our recent PEAQ survey results. PEAQ stands for Pursuing Excellence by Advancing Quality and is our annual, completely anonymous survey of all Care Professionals and Office Support staff, run independently by Workbuzz.

To achieve this three years running is a true testament to our amazing team 💚
Thank you all for your dedication and the wonderful feedback. We couldn’t do this without you! 🥰

Want to be part of an award-winning team? Join us! CALL TODAY on 01473 272301 or email careers@ipswich.homeinstead.co.uk

Build a career where you are making a difference at Home Instead Ipswich, Felixstowe and Woodbridge

17/01/2026

If you are visiting family and one of your loved ones lives with dementia, younger children may feel confused, awkward or worried about saying the wrong thing.

It can help to talk things through before the visit and give them simple ways to understand what is happening.

1. Explain that dementia can make people forget things or say unexpected things, but it is not anyone’s fault.

2. Reassure them that it is okay if the conversation feels a bit different or slower than usual.

3. Let them know that repeating a story or question is part of the illness, not something they have caused.

4. Suggest they talk about familiar things like school, pets or favourite foods rather than asking tricky questions.

5. Remind them that being kind, smiling and listening is more important than knowing what to say.

A little reassurance can help children feel more confident and make visits calmer and more enjoyable for everyone.

To learn more about how to support someone with dementia visit our website homeinstead.co.uk/ipswich.

17/01/2026

Some wonderful comments from our latest Homecare review. 💚

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