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30/09/2025

🧬 Your DNA holds the key to better health.

& recently had a Medication Check with Bupa.

They discovered how their DNA can influence which medications work best for them—something they’d never considered before. It’s personalised healthcare at its finest. 🧠💊

Too often, we ignore our health until it’s urgent. But taking control early is everything. The Kemps know that with a big family, knowledge is power—especially when it comes to being aware and prepared. 💪

Whether it’s understanding your medication, your genetics, or your future health risks, Bupa’s Medication Check helps you make informed decisions.

👉 Ready to take control of your health? Link in bio.

26/09/2025

Voice changes, body odour, first razor - puberty is a wild ride! 🚀 Dr. Zoe Williams shares a simple kit to help boys navigate the changes with confidence. What would you add?

💙 Shower gel
💙 Deodorant
💙 Mouthwash
💙 Floss
💙 Chewing gum
💙 Razor
💙 Shaving foam
💙 Moisturiser
💙 Face wash
💙 Acne products
💙 Boxers / underwear
💙 Story book
💙 Educational books
💙 Journals
💙 A sweet treat

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25/09/2025

Hey parents! 👋 Need tips on talking to your boys about puberty? Our GPs, Dr. Sam and Dr. Naveen, have got you covered. 💬 🌟 Let's open up the conversation and support our boys through these changes.

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We celebrated one of our residents birthday recently….look at that lovely cake! 🎉🎉 The residents also enjoyed another Yo...
24/09/2025

We celebrated one of our residents birthday recently….look at that lovely cake! 🎉🎉 The residents also enjoyed another Yoga class with Jenny and a good game of skittles this afternoon!


Did you know that 58% of women returning after a career break did not feel supported by their employer? Find out more an...
24/09/2025

Did you know that 58% of women returning after a career break did not feel supported by their employer? Find out more and read our latest Bupa Wellbeing Index here:https://www.bupa.co.uk/~/media/Files/MMS/MMS-hosting/bins-20401.pdf

Did you know that in the UK, the sun is only strong enough to meet our Vitamin D needs from April to September? ☀️ 👉 Why...
22/09/2025

Did you know that in the UK, the sun is only strong enough to meet our Vitamin D needs from April to September? ☀️

👉 Why Vitamin D is important

Vitamin D is important for healthy bones, muscles, and teeth. For example, we need vitamin D to absorb calcium and phosphorus from our food. These nutrients help our body to build and maintain bone.

👉 Why would I need a vitamin D supplement?

Your body makes vitamin D when your skin is out in the sunlight. You can also get it from foods, including eggs, oily fish, and fortified cereals. But it’s difficult for most people in the UK to get enough.

Taking a daily supplement containing 10 µg (micrograms) of vitamin D from October to March will help make up this shortfall. If you work indoors, you could also try taking a walk outside at lunchtime to boost your sunlight exposure.

👉 Do I need to take vitamin D all year?

It’s especially important to take vitamin D supplements during autumn and winter.

From April to September, you can still choose to take vitamin D supplements if you wish. But you normally get more exposure to the sun during these months.

Certain groups are at a higher risk of having low vitamin D. People from these groups should consider taking a supplement throughout the year.

People with dark skin, who don’t make as much vitamin D from sunlight.

People who don’t get much exposure to sunlight. This could apply if you don’t get outdoors much, or if you wear clothes that cover most of your skin.

👉 Do my levels need to be tested?

You won’t usually need to have a blood test unless you have signs of deficiency.

If you’re an adult, your doctor may ask to test your vitamin D levels if you have pain in your bones, or muscle weakness. This could be a sign of bone disease, like osteoporosis.

👉 Do I need a prescription?

No, you can buy vitamin D supplements from supermarkets, pharmacies, and health food shops. Although you don’t need to take more than 10 µg (micrograms), products that provide up to 25 µg are suitable for most people.

Although the recommend doses will be suitable for most people, it’s important to take the dose that’s right for you. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you’re unsure.

🧠 PINCH ME: A mnemonic to help spot delirium and identify triggers for stress in people living with dementia.Delirium is...
19/09/2025

🧠 PINCH ME: A mnemonic to help spot delirium and identify triggers for stress in people living with dementia.
Delirium is a sudden, acute confusional state that can be distressing for both the person experiencing it and those around them. It’s especially common in people living with dementia during end-of-life care, where communication barriers make it harder to identify what’s wrong.
To help carers and families explore possible causes of distress, the British Geriatrics Society introduced the PINCH ME mnemonic:
P – Pain
I – Infection
N – Nutrition
C – Constipation
H – Hydration
M – Medication
E – Environment
Each letter prompts us to consider a potential trigger for sudden changes in behaviour or mood.
At Bupa, we’ve adapted PINCH ME to support dementia care in residential and nursing homes. It’s a reminder to look beyond the surface and do the detective work when someone can’t tell us what’s wrong. As Fran Vandelli, Bupa Dementia Lead explains, “The PINCH ME model can stop us from making unhelpful (or even harmful) assumptions and can remind us to leave no stone unturned”
Let’s raise awareness this and empower carers with tools that make a difference. 💙
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Another FANTASTIC performance with Nicki with her new sets, Sentimental Journeys and a ‘Country’ theme! Laughter and yee...
17/09/2025

Another FANTASTIC performance with Nicki with her new sets, Sentimental Journeys and a ‘Country’ theme! Laughter and yeeeehaaas were heard throughout the home! The staff made a huge effort by dressing up to amuse the residents in their ‘Country’ clothing! Thank you! 😂🤠🐴




We’re cruising to Italy today 🇮🇹 and enjoyed some lovely Italian cuisine! The ladies were looking beautiful after having...
16/09/2025

We’re cruising to Italy today 🇮🇹 and enjoyed some lovely Italian cuisine! The ladies were looking beautiful after having their hair done.
We also had our monthly church service led by the Rev Toogood. 🙏




We’ve got stage by stage photos of one of our lovely residents making a puzzle and we enjoyed a good quiz this afternoon...
15/09/2025

We’ve got stage by stage photos of one of our lovely residents making a puzzle and we enjoyed a good quiz this afternoon. 😃😃



Happy Birthday to Mike at our Edmund House Care Home in Scunthorpe. 84 years young! 🥳💙
15/09/2025

Happy Birthday to Mike at our Edmund House Care Home in Scunthorpe. 84 years young! 🥳💙

13/09/2025

A well-stocked first aid kit = peace of mind! 🩹 As today is World First Aid Day, Dr. Zoe Williams shares the essentials you need to have on hand. Do you have one ready?

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Massive congratulations to one of our lovely Care Assistants, Bunmi, who has been nominated by her colleagues for Employ...
11/09/2025

Massive congratulations to one of our lovely Care Assistants, Bunmi, who has been nominated by her colleagues for Employee of the Month! Well deserved! 🏆
Also, another Care Assistant, Lauren was nominated by a family member/resident for Bupa’s Customer First! Well done! 👏



Wow!! Another fantastic performance from Sentimental Journeys with Nicki doing a Spanish theme for our Bupa Cruise as we...
10/09/2025

Wow!! Another fantastic performance from Sentimental Journeys with Nicki doing a Spanish theme for our Bupa Cruise as we’re visiting Spain this week…..I think we’re all tired out from the excitement and dancing!! 💃 Nicki also went into two of our residents rooms to sing Happy Birthday to them too!! How special! 🥰



10/09/2025

Wondering how to chat with your girls about boys' puberty? Dr. Sam and Dr. Naveen are here with some helpful tips for parents. 💬✨ Let's make these conversations easier and build understanding together.

Got any tips or experiences to share? Drop a comment below! 👇

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This week, on our Bupa Cruise we are visiting Spain 🇪🇸 we had delicious Spanish food for dinner today; Chicken Paella or...
09/09/2025

This week, on our Bupa Cruise we are visiting Spain 🇪🇸 we had delicious Spanish food for dinner today; Chicken Paella or Spanish Omelette and Churros & Ice cream for dessert! Yummy! 😋😋 We also had a game of Triominoes and the Alphabet Game.



Many happy returns to Pat 💙
08/09/2025

Many happy returns to Pat 💙

What a busy week we’ve had this week with activities! Today we said a very sad goodbye to our lovely Paul who has tentat...
05/09/2025

What a busy week we’ve had this week with activities! Today we said a very sad goodbye to our lovely Paul who has tentatively taken care of Bayford House’s gardens for several years now, keeping them looking immaculate up until several months ago 😔 we wish you all the best Paul.
We’ve also had Bupa’s Virtual Cruise, kicking off with France this week. 🇫🇷 we enjoyed some lovely French cuisine, which the residents loved!
We went ‘Back to School’, dressing up in school uniform 🤣


05/09/2025

Periods, deodorant, first bra - puberty can be a lot! 🛍️ Dr. Zoe Williams shares a must-have kit to help girls feel prepared and confident. What would you add?

💙 Gentle skin care
🩷 Acne products
💙 Body wash
🩷 Deodorant
💙 Mouthwash
🩷 Chewing gum
💙 Tooth floss
🩷 Trainer bra
💙 Period products
🩷 Razor and shaving products
💙 Hairbrush
🩷 Journals
💙 Storybooks
🩷 Puberty books
🍭 A sweet treat!

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We had Farm2Ewe visit us this afternoon taking some of their animals around the home so the residents could have some an...
03/09/2025

We had Farm2Ewe visit us this afternoon taking some of their animals around the home so the residents could have some animal therapy, unfortunately due to the wet weather they were limited on what animals could come inside the home but it was still great to see them! 🐎 🐐 🐥




03/09/2025

🎓 Back-to-Uni Vaccine Checklist 💉📚
Starting uni? Make sure your health is ready too! Here's your jab-by-jab guide to staying protected 🛡️👇

💉 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
These diseases are highly contagious, make sure you’ve had 2 doses or book a booster. 🧪

🧠 Meningococcal ACWY
Living in halls or shared spaces? This protects against meningitis & septicemia, make sure you're up to date.🏘️

🌸 HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Protect yourself from cervical & other cancers and ge***al warts. Catch-up jabs are available. 💪

🍂 Flu (Influenza)
Flu season hits hard in autumn 🍁. A quick jab helps you stay well and avoid spreading it around campus. 🤧

🦠 COVID-19
Stay up to date with your COVID vaccines, don't forget boosters may be available to keep you protected. 🧬

📅 Top Tip: Book your vaccines before term starts to avoid the rush.

💬 Tag a mate who needs this checklist 👇

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02/09/2025

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🧠💜 September is World Alzheimer’s Month 💜🧠A time to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and support those affected by Alz...
01/09/2025

🧠💜 September is World Alzheimer’s Month 💜🧠
A time to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and support those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing valuable health content, from practical care tips to educational tools like the PINCH ME mnemonic for delirium. Whether you're a carer, clinician, or advocate, there's something here for you.

📲 Follow us and check back regularly for fresh insights, resources, and ways to get involved.

Together, we can make a difference. 💬

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3US7bfJ

28/08/2025

Running your own business doesn’t mean running yourself into the ground.
It was great to discuss the importance in knowing the difference between resilience and blowing a fuse! Any of these signs sound familiar? Check out the Instagram for some great tips and advice on knowing when resilience ends, and burnout begins. 💙

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What a performance from Matthew Quilliam, the professional Ukulele player we had recently here at Bayford House, and it ...
28/08/2025

What a performance from Matthew Quilliam, the professional Ukulele player we had recently here at Bayford House, and it was great to see a visitor from the community come along to our event! 😊
He even sang/played Happy Birthday for our lovely Activities Coordinator, Freda Joyce, as it’ll be her birthday this weekend! 🎂🎉🎉





27/08/2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Take a few seconds to stop and try box breathing, which can be a useful tool to help lower your heart rate and calm your nervous system. 💙

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We had a great laugh this morning horse racing! The residents and staff loved it. 🐎 🐎🐎
27/08/2025

We had a great laugh this morning horse racing! The residents and staff loved it. 🐎 🐎🐎


Some recent pics of Bingo afternoon, games morning and Chair Yoga with Jenny….get those limbs stretching! 🧘‍♀️
27/08/2025

Some recent pics of Bingo afternoon, games morning and Chair Yoga with Jenny….get those limbs stretching! 🧘‍♀️




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26/08/2025

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21/08/2025

Sleep is as important for our health as our diets and exercise, yet we often cut it short.

Follow these 5 tips to get the most out of it:
1. Whilst the length of sleep is important (aim for 7-9 hrs a night) but quality of sleep is important too. Improve sleep quality by removing distractions from your bedroom, avoiding caffeine late in the day.
2. Sleep consistency is important - going to bed and waking up at the same time each day (even on weekends or kids’ holidays) can improve how restorative your sleep is. Keep lie-ins less than 1 hour.
3. Stop snoozing! Each time you fall back to sleep, you initiate a new sleep cycle which takes 90 mins to complete, so breaking it by another alarm 10 mins later is added stress on your body
4. Keep your bedroom cool - your body needs to drop its temperature to initiate and maintain sleep
5. Screen time before bed has similar effects to drinking coffee on the brain. Avoid screens and blue light in the hour before sleep.

This year I’ve partnered with Bupa to bring you evidence based health information, that you can trust - for more sleep tips, check out Bupa’s website and the Bupa Health YouTube channel!

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Set in six acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, our home warmly welcomes those in need of nursing or residential care. We’re split into two areas, each dedicated to a different type of care. Bayford House offers nursing care and Newdale Court offers a choice of independent residential living suites.