Purely Care

06/01/2026

Next Tuesday is the Dementia Support Group at The Boundary Pub.
A couple of hours of relaxed respite for people with dementia and their carers.
10.30 to 12.30. Free refreshments. Large car park

04/01/2026

Do you need a break from your caring role? What are Respite Breaks?

Respite involves taking a break from caring, while the person you care for is looked after by someone else. If you have care responsibilities it can be tiring and have an impact on your own health. Respite care lets you take time off to do something relaxing or enjoyable. It can help stop you becoming exhausted and run down.

How can Purely Care help?

💜Sitting services
A care worker can sit with the person you care for during the day, so you can have a few hours off from your caring role. The care worker can help with personal care if needed as well as companionship.

💜Taking the person you care for out The care worker can take the person you care for out, which allows you to have a beak at home.

💜Night time care. One of our care workers can sit with the person you care for through the night, allowing you the chance to get some sleep.

💜Short term live in care. A live-in care worker provides round the clock care. This could allow you to go away for a holiday, or cover your caring role if you have to go into hospital.

Please call Purely Care on 01603 407707 for more information.
Purely Care, The Old Corner Shop, Cromer Road, Norwich, NR6 6LZ

03/01/2026

03/01/2026

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

After the indulgence of December, January is .

How to Love Your Liver:

Moderate Alcohol: Reduce intake and aim for alcohol-free days, as alcohol is a major risk factor.

Healthy Diet: Eat balanced meals to support liver function.

Maintain a Healthy Weight: Obesity is a key risk factor for liver disease.

Stay Active: Regular exercise helps manage weight and promotes overall health.

Take the Screener: Use the free online Love Your Liver screener to check your risk.

Why It Matters:

The liver performs over 500 jobs, including filtering blood and producing energy, but can only take so much abuse before damage becomes irreversible.

Liver disease is a leading cause of premature death in the UK, making early awareness and prevention crucial.

British Liver Trust have more information.

01/01/2026

The Silver Line helpline is open 24/7 on 0800 4 70 80 90 - offering friendship, companionship and advice to older people.

31/12/2025

We wish you the very best for 2026!

31/12/2025

Happy New Year!

31/12/2025

Where to go for NHS help.

31/12/2025

Could you give me a clue?

You may already know that the seeds of the SPECAL method were sown when Penny Garner began to carefully observe her mother, Dorothy, after she was diagnosed with dementia, aged just 59.

The following extract is taken from Oliver James' book, 'Contented Dementia' and shows how Dorothy was able to talk to Penny about the difficulties she was having, which in turn enabled Penny to begin to 'get the hang of what dementia was about.'

'They were standing in the kitchen making mugs of tea. Penny had added the milk and handed Dorothy the milk bottle to replace in the fridge while she carried the tray of tea next door. When Dorothy failed to arrive in the sitting room, Penny popped back to the kitchen.

She caught sight of Dorothy contemplating the milk bottle in complete puzzlement. Catching sight of Penny she said, “Oh thank goodness you're here! Could you give me a clue? What am I doing with this?”

(Because Dorothy had not stored the facts of what had just occurred, she was unable to find information to know what she was supposed to do next ... )