Austin Ben - Supported Living

27/10/2025

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It’s Halloween week

There are no tricks here though it’s all treats all the way

Feel free to pop into the office to collect a little treat this week if your out and about 👻

20/10/2025

10/10/2025

💚 Today is world mental health awareness day 💚

Let’s turn everywhere green, staff have had the option to wear green today and our care co ordinators / facilitators will be out and about delivering goodies to staff on site.

The common 5 Cs of Mental Healthare :

💚Connection: Building and maintaining strong, healthy relationships for a sense of belonging and support.
💚Compassion: Practicing kindness and understanding towards yourself and others, especially during difficult times.
💚Coping: Developing effective strategies and mechanisms to manage stress and navigate challenges.
💚Community: Being part of a supportive group or social network.
💚Confidence: A positive self-regard and belief in one's ability to handle situations and achieve goals.

Other C's that may be included are :

💚Care: Actively nurturing your physical, emotional, and mental health.
💚Character: A commitment to morality, integrity, and social responsibility.
💚Competence: A realistic view of one's capabilities and skills.
💚Consistency: A non-linear but ongoing commitment to nurturing your mental health, even with small steps.
💚Clarity: Gaining a clear understanding of your thoughts and feelings.

Not all superhero’s wear capes 💚

Remember it’s OKnot to be OK 💚

https://www.mind.org.uk/

https://www.staffsandstokewellbeing.nhs.uk/

In cases of crisis please call 0300 123 0907

We're Mind, the mental health charity. We're here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

06/10/2025

It's been a while, but we have a Halloween hamper
That we are raffling off.

£1 a strip ( anyone can play )

We also have a scratch card, "name the Halloween dog," again £1 a name
The winner receives £80 cash prize ( staff participation only )

Bank transfer available via the following bank account ( Please ensure you let me know when paid,) and I'll send you a picture of the tickets via WhatsApp. Alternatively, you can call into the office with cash

Siobhan Clews
77 58 04
27166068
Lloyds bank.

The winners will be announced on 31st October at 9 am

Remember, you have to be in it to win it.

Good luck, everyone xx

01/10/2025

Today we say our goodbyes and good luck to Sydney as a single lady, the next time she is back she will be a Mrs and a wife ( her big day is on the 11th )

We wish you the very best of luck - pictures will follow after her big day 👰🏼🤵

29/09/2025

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️World Heart Day ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

The World Heart Day 2025 theme is "Don't Miss a Beat". This global campaign encourages individuals, communities, and decision-makers to take action for healthier hearts by promoting regular check-ups, healthy lifestyle choices like moving more and eating nutritious food, and addressing inequities in heart care access.

What "Don't Miss a Beat" means:
Personal vigilance: Stay alert to your body's signals and don't ignore early warning signs of heart issues.
Healthy habits: Commit to regular physical activity, a balanced diet, and managing stress to protect your heart.

Community action: Advocate for and create healthier urban environments that prioritise clean air, active living, and nutritious food.

Equitable care: Work towards better access to heart health care for everyone.

Why it's important:
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the world's leading cause of death, claiming over 20 million lives annually.

Many heart disease and stroke cases are preventable, highlighting the need for awareness and action.
World Heart Day 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the event, emphasizing the enduring importance of heart health.

More information can be found using the following link

https://world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/about-whd/ #:~:text=Yet%2C%20up%20to%2080%25%20of,Learn%20more

26/09/2025

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

A very big well done to our Audley team, we have received some amazing feedback from a social worker whilst doing a care review with family members.

Their words were - Staff are amazing at communicating, their knowledge and level of understanding was second to none, the care deliverance is the best he has had ever had, so kind caring and compassionate.

Well done everyone 💪🏻

21/09/2025

Today is national Alzheimer’s day, to recognise this all staff are able to wear something purple if they choose too.

There is a link attached at the bottom of this where you can learn more about the sign’s, symptoms and treatments of this disease, it also allows you to donate if you can, so vital research, possible cures could be sourced.

https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs

18/09/2025

Just a few days to go until our second event!!

We hope to see you there! 😀

03/09/2025

29/08/2025

Today we have celebrated Darian’s last working day before she becomes a married woman - Ryan you are a very lucky man

Monday is the special day - enjoy every moment Darian 👰🏼💍

26/08/2025

Today’s national dog day 🐕🦮🐩🐩🐕‍🦺🐾🐶🦴

⬇️ Feel free to post pics of your pooches below ⬇️