Prestige Nursing & Care Norwich

09/09/2025

🩺 Know Your Numbers Week is Here!

What is Know Your Numbers Week all about? Have you ever heard of it?
It’s the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness campaign! This week is dedicated to encouraging people across the country to check their blood pressure by visiting pop-up "Pressure Stations" in public places.

Why? Because high blood pressure often has no symptoms and many are living with it unaware - but if left untreated, can lead to serious health problems.

👉 This year’s theme: “Looking for the Missing Millions”
Around 5 million adults in the UK may be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure. Early detection can be lifesaving.

Why is high blood pressure dangerous?
It increases your risk of:
✅ Heart attacks
✅ Strokes
✅ Kidney disease

So, what do the numbers mean?
🩸 Ideal blood pressure: under 120/80 mmHg
🧬 Healthy cholesterol: under 200 mg/dL
➡️ If your blood pressure is between 120/80 mmHg and 140/90 mmHg, you may be at risk of developing high blood pressure in the future.

Don’t wait or delay - get your blood pressure checked today at your local GP or pharmacist.
Knowing your numbers could save your life or a family members.

08/09/2025

8th - 14th September is 'Know your Numbers Week' (Blood Pressure) it aims to reach those who have high blood pressure but are not aware, so that they can get the support they need to bring it under control.

High blood pressure is very common, especially in older adults. There are usually no symptoms, so you may not realise you have it.

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07/09/2025

Today we are wishing a Happy Birthday to 🎉 Ben 🎉we hope you have a great day, from all at the Norwich branch 🎉

05/09/2025

As we age it’s natural to experience occasional forgetfulness with age, but when memory lapses interfere with daily life it could signal something more serious. Conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can develop gradually, making early recognition and support crucial.

A Memory clinic is a specialist healthcare service that provides expert assessment, diagnosis and personalized care plans, helping individuals and their families navigate these changes with confidence. In the UK, access to a memory clinic usually begins with a referral from a GP.

To find out more about what happens at a memory clinic, and who should consider them, click the following link to our website https://www.prestige-nursing.co.uk/care-advice/what-is-a-memory-clinic/

Learn how specialist memory clinics can help diagnose, manage and support those living with memory problems and cognitive concerns in our quick guide.

04/09/2025

This month is World Alzheimer’s month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the causes and risk factors, the signs to look out for and how you can help.

Today we are sharing the risk factors and how you can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s, so what are some risk factors?

- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Physical inactivity
- Social isolation
- Depression
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Air pollution
- Excessive alcohol consumption

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What can you do to help lower your risk of Alzheimer’s?

- Keep physically active
- Stay socially and mentally active
- Don’t smoke
- Eat a healthy balanced diet
- Keep cholesterol and blood pressure under control
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Only drink alcohol within recommended limits

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Even small changes you make to lower your risk can make all the difference in preventing Alzheimer’s as well as keeping you generally healthy.

Stay tuned as we’ll be raising awareness for Alzheimer’s throughout all of September.

03/09/2025

Yellow Weather Warning – Wednesday 3 September between 11:00 and 20:00 and Thursday 4 September between 02:00 and 17:00 . Heavy rain & Thunderstorms expected across England.

Possible impacts:

• Flooding of homes/businesses
• Power cuts
• Disruption to roads, buses & trains

What to do:

• Check travel before setting off
• Be prepared for flooding
• Support vulnerable people

For more information and safety tips, please visit: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/stay-safe-in-heavy-rain

02/09/2025

Please join us in wishing a Happy Birthday today to 🎉Rhoda 🎉 best wishes from everyone at the Norwich branch 🎂

29/08/2025

Colleagues, do you know someone who may be interested in joining one of our teams? Get in touch with us at referafriend@prestige-nursing.co.uk and earn some extra money!

We're always looking for fantastic new starters to join our teams and, as a valued Prestige Nursing & Care colleague, you are one of the best ambassadors for our business.

Happy referring!

26/08/2025

Happy International Dog Day!! 🐩🦮🐕‍🦺🐕
Post a picture of you dog in the comments!!

25/08/2025

Happy Bank Holiday Monday AND THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CARERS WHO ARE CARING FOR OUR VULNERABLE CLIENTS TODAY!! 💜💜

23/08/2025

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22/08/2025

What is a befriending service for older people?

A befriending service provides companionship and emotional support to older people who may feel lonely or isolated. It goes beyond traditional care to focus on building meaningful relationships through regular visits and conversations.

This service can be beneficial for adults who are physically independent but would appreciate not just care but also the emotional support and meaningful conversations.

Benefits of a befriending service:

- Emotional support
- Improves mental health
- Routine and structure

For more information on befriending services and how they are provided you can visit our website here https://www.prestige-nursing.co.uk/elderly-care/befriending-service-for-the-elderly/