Purely Care

15/04/2026

15/04/2026

How germs are spread 🤢

Infection Control in hospital settings - wrong use of gloves and not performing handwash.English version of an instruction flm about infection control in hos...

15/04/2026

Just a little tip for anyone looking after elderly or disabled family members! ❤️ You might want to check if they can claim Attendance Allowance.

It’s a really helpful benefit that isn't means-tested, so savings don’t affect it, and the money can be used however they need—not just for care.

The basics:

Who: Anyone over State Pension age with a physical or mental disability.

Current Rates: £76.70 and £114.60

You can grab a form on the Gov.uk website under ‘How to Claim’ or give their helpline a ring on 0800 731 0122. Hope this helps someone out!

14/04/2026

14/04/2026

UTIs

Find out how to spot the symptoms of a UTI and how to prevent one from occurring.

13/04/2026

Plenty of activities on at The Virtual Village Hall this week

13/04/2026

Stoma friendly toilet finder.

Take a look at our stoma-friendly toilet venues across the UK on our website! There are over 1200 venues and growing!

This work forms part of our ongoing campaign to improve public toilet provision and reduce stigma. We welcome organisations who would like to join the initiative and help create more inclusive spaces: https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/stoma-friendly-toilets-finder/

13/04/2026

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

11/04/2026

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