Maintain Independence Ltd

24/03/2026

🧠 Stroke Rehabilitation: Supporting Hand Function Recovery 🖐️
In stroke rehabilitation, regaining hand function can be one of the most challenging—but important—parts of recovery.
I use airflow compression gloves as part of my rehabilitation approach to support individuals who struggle with hand movement.
These specialist gloves gently inflate and deflate, creating controlled movement within the hand. This allows for:
🔹 Assisted finger flexion and extension
Supporting movement where active control is limited.
🔹 Improved joint mobility
Helping to maintain range of motion and reduce stiffness.
🔹 Neuromuscular stimulation
Encouraging the brain and muscles to reconnect through repeated movement patterns.
🔹 Reduced muscle tightness (spasticity)
Providing a gentle, rhythmic stretch to the hand and fingers.
🔹 Increased circulation
Supporting tissue health and recovery.
This type of intervention is particularly beneficial for individuals who are unable—or find it difficult—to open and close their hands independently.
At Maintain Independence, these tools are always used as part of a person-centred rehabilitation programme, tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.
💬 If you or someone you support could benefit from stroke rehabilitation, feel free to get in touch.

24/03/2026

👣 Struggling with Plantar Fasciitis? We Can Help 👣

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and it can make every step feel uncomfortable.

It’s often caused by overuse, poor foot mechanics, tight calf muscles, or reduced ankle mobility, leading to irritation of the tissue along the sole of the foot.

At Maintain Independence, we take a clinical, personalised approach to help you manage and reduce your symptoms:

🔹 Targeted rehabilitation exercises
To strengthen the foot and improve support.
🔹 Mobility work
Focusing on the ankle and calf to reduce strain on the plantar fascia.
🔹 Manual therapy techniques
To relieve tension and improve tissue quality.
🔹 Movement & gait assessment
Identifying underlying causes to prevent recurrence.
🔹 Advice on footwear & daily habits
Supporting long-term recovery and pain reduction.

Early intervention is key—don’t ignore persistent heel pain.

💬 Get in touch to start your recovery and get back to moving comfortably.

22/03/2026

✨ Cupping Therapy – More Than Just Recovery ✨
Did you know we offer cupping sessions as a standalone treatment at Maintain Independence?
Cupping isn’t just for sore muscles—it can support your overall health and wellbeing in more ways than you might expect:
🔹 Reduces muscle tension & pain
Helping you move more freely and comfortably.
🔹 Boosts circulation
Encouraging oxygen and nutrients to reach areas that need healing.
🔹 Supports lymphatic drainage
Helping the body remove toxins and reduce fluid retention.
🔹 Aids relaxation & stress reduction
Lower stress levels can positively impact your overall health.
🔹 Can support weight loss journeys
By improving circulation, reducing water retention, and supporting your body’s natural detox systems, cupping can complement a healthy diet and exercise routine.
🔹 Improves skin appearance
Often leaving skin looking more refreshed and revitalised.
Whether you’re looking for pain relief, recovery, or extra support alongside your weight loss goals, cupping can be a powerful addition.
Visit our booking page https://maintain.setmore.com?utm_source=qr-code&utm_medium=more-share-bp or give us a call for more info: 01270 417700

22/03/2026

Specialist led ➡️ clinical falls assessments ➡️ safe and effective chair based group sessions ➡️ keep your independence 🫶🏻 sign up now: https://maintain.setmore.com/classes/639ff59a-15b2-45a3-a9cd-483ed2ed0162 or call 01270 417700 for more info

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝟴-𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 🚨

After successfully delivering ‘𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲’ within our clinic and local community groups, we're now rolling it out at the Nantwich Civic Hall!! ‘𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲’ a specialist-led, chair-based exercise programme designed to improve balance, mobility and confidence, helping you stay active and independent.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝟴-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵, 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁?

✔ 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 ~ we assess your balance, mobility and fall risk at the start, middle and end so you can clearly see your progress.
✔ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ~ designed by a rehabilitation specialist who has worked on 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.
✔ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 ~ ideal for building strength and stability in a safe and supportive way.
✔ 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 ~ we monitor how you respond to the exercises and adjust the programme to suit your abilities, confidence and goals, ensuring everyone progresses safely at their own pace.

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹
📅 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹
⏳ 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝟴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 (plus free trial)

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀
As part of the programme, we also help participants understand their health numbers. During the course we record and monitor blood pressure, helping you understand what your readings mean and how movement and exercise can support your overall health. Tracking this information allows us to safely guide your exercise and helps you build awareness and confidence in your own wellbeing.

🎁 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: Everyone who joins will receive a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 £𝟮𝟱 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, packed with exercises to help you continue maintaining your strength, balance, and independence long after the course finishes.

⭐ 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥 ⭐

Your first session is completely FREE.
Simply sign up and attend your first session, and you will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win the entire 8-week course for FREE.
We’ve already seen incredible results running this programme in our clinic and community groups.

𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 – 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮, 𝟳𝟮🥰

Sandra joined us after experiencing several falls which left her feeling nervous about leaving the house. She worried that another fall might mean losing her independence.
After completing the programme, Sandra’s balance, strength and confidence improved significantly. She now confidently walks around Nantwich, does her own shopping again, and no longer feels like she needs to rely on family members for everyday tasks.
This is exactly why we created Move for Independence ☺️ to help people stay strong, confident, and independent.

⚠️ 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱.

BOOK HERE: https://maintain.setmore.com/classes/639ff59a-15b2-45a3-a9cd-483ed2ed0162

🧠 Dementia friendly 🫶🏻

📍Maintain Independence, Frederick House, Nantwich, CW5 6PQ
📞01270 417700

19/03/2026

Come and see us at Nantwich Civic Hall for the Nantwich Buddies birthday event for older adults living in the local area

19/03/2026

Join us for Well Connected Nantwich - 6 years of supporting the community at Nantwich Civic Hall
Celebrating 6yrs of supporting our community with befriending and social groups.

Come along between 1.30-4.30pm for guest talks and exhibitor's all supporting in Nantwich and CW5.

Free event with refreshments and lots of birthday cake!

19/03/2026

You’re not alone.

So many people struggle with a lack of confidence, poor balance, and the fear of falling. But here’s the truth, falls are not an inevitable part of ageing, and there is so much that can be done to reduce the risk.

At Maintain Independence Ltd, we’re here to help.
We offer:

✔️ One-to-one exercise rehabilitation in our specialist rehab suite
✔️ Home visits for those who find it difficult to get out
✔️ A brand-new chair-based exercise class launching at the Nantwich Civic Hall every Thursday at 11am

We’ve helped hundreds of people maintain their independence, from preventing moves into care homes, to rebuilding confidence on the stairs, to simply getting back to doing the things they love.

If you’d like to find out more, visit:

🌐 www.maintainindependence.co.uk
📍 Frederick House, Nantwich (by appointment only)
📞01270 417700

Let’s keep you moving, confident, and independent.

18/03/2026

🦠 Don’t worry everyone! We’re being extra vigilant with all these nasty bugs going around at the moment. 💪

We’re double sanitising after every appointment this includes the clinic and the rehab suite.

Apologies if there’s a bit of an overwhelming “cleaning smell” better safe than sorry! Your safety and wellbeing come first. 🖤

14/03/2026

𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙟𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠?

Expert care for pain-free movement and injury recovery.

At Maintain Independence Ltd , we don’t just hand out exercise sheets or rely on quick-fix treatments.

𝙒𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣. 𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨. 𝙒𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙚.

Our MSK specialists are highly trained in soft tissue rehabilitation, allowing us to feel and identify dysfunction within the body and treat it effectively.
Your treatment may include:

• Hands-on soft tissue therapy
• Targeted rehabilitation exercises
• Movement and posture correction
• Strength and mobility training
• Injury recovery programmes
• Nutrition support to aid healing
• Long-term strategies to keep you active and pain-free

Every treatment plan is tailored to you, because no two bodies or injuries, are the same.

Our goal is simple:

Get you moving better, feeling stronger, and back to living life without pain.

📍 Frederick House, Nantwich, C25 6PQ
📩 https://maintain.setmore.com?utm_source=qr-code&utm_medium=more-share-bp

13/03/2026

Some battles don’t end when the uniform comes off.
The Elysium Memorial Foundation is working to build a memorial dedicated to veterans who tragically lost their lives to su***de after serving their country. A place of remembrance. A place for families. A place that says they are not forgotten.
Too many of our brothers and sisters fight silent battles after service. This memorial aims to honour them and raise awareness about the mental health struggles many veterans face.
If you’ve served, know someone who has, or simply believe in remembering those who gave so much — take a moment to support and share their mission.
Because every veteran deserves to be remembered. 🇬🇧


https://www.elysiummemorial.co.uk

13/03/2026

Stay Strong. Stay Independent. 💪

Our Adapted Personal Training is designed for people living with neurological conditions, long-term health conditions, injuries, mobility challenges, or loss of confidence in movement.

Sessions are carefully adapted to support your body and help you regain strength and confidence safely.

✔ Personalised training adapted to your condition and ability
✔ Improve strength, balance, coordination, and mobility
✔ Rebuild confidence in your body and everyday movement

Our focus is helping you move better, feel stronger, and maintain your independence.

📩 Message us to find out more or to book a session.

01270 417700
Frederick House, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6PQ