Valley Care Doncaster

13/12/2025

🎶 On the second day of Christmas, my service user gave to me…
Two cosy chats 💬 ,
and a nice cup of Yorkshire tea ☕️

12/12/2025

Ice breakers and day 1 induction with some of our newly recruited Harrogate Court Extra Care team 💚

Hope the rest of the day was as fun and insightful as learning the magic with Andy 🧑‍🏫

Welcome Valley Care 🥰

12/12/2025

🎶 On the first day of Christmas,
my service user gave to me…
A nice cup of Yorkshire tea ☕️

10/12/2025

✨ We woke up to some amazing news this morning… Valley Care Doncaster, Barnsley & Rotherham has officially received a Homecare.co.uk rating of 9.8! ✨

We’re absolutely over the moon and so proud of our wonderful team who make this possible every single day. This score is based on independent reviews from the people we support and their loved ones which makes it extra special. 💙💚

To everyone who has taken the time to share their experience: thank you. Your feedback helps us grow, stay grounded, and continue providing the compassionate, reliable care our communities deserve.

👋 Have you received care or support from our Doncaster, Barnsley or Rotherham branch?
We’d love to hear from you! Your voice matters and helps others feel confident in choosing the right support. Simply scan the QR code below ⬇️

🔍 Thinking about care services for yourself or a loved one?
You can read all of our independent reviews over on Homecare.co.uk real stories from real people who know us best.

Here’s to continuing to make a difference, one visit at a time. 💙✨

07/12/2025

We’re building a united, sector-wide response and your name matters.

Every signature strengthens our message.
Every voice adds weight.
Every provider who joins the line helps us speak with the power our workforce deserves.

If you haven’t signed the letter yet, this is your reminder:
Add yours to the movement.

Let’s show what social care can do when we stand together.

https://forms.gle/E9R53AsRQmLbpQni8

02/12/2025

🎄 At Valley Care, the festive season starts a little differently…

While most people are planning cosy nights, Christmas markets, and food shopping…
our teams are already preparing the visits, the support, and the winter shifts that keep people safe at home.

This is the time of year when calendars fill fast, phones get busier,
and everyone starts working out how to balance family, rest, and responsibility.

Yet every December…
you always find a way to put people first.

✨ To the coordinators piecing together complex rotas with patience and care
✨ To the managers who step in, support, and steady the team
✨ To the carers who brave the cold, the early mornings, and the late nights
✨ To every person who goes the extra mile so someone else can have a peaceful Christmas…

You make a difference in ways most people will never see but we see it.
And we appreciate you.

Before the presents, before the parties, before the glitter…
this moment is for recognising the dedication behind the scenes.

So here’s to you —
the calm in the chaos,
the steady hands,
the hearts of Valley Care and Care Santé.

If your December has officially switched to “festive madness,” drop a 🎅 below.
And tag someone who deserves a little Christmas appreciation this year. 🎁💛

01/12/2025

Today Marks the first day of National Grief Awareness Week. Everyone has either been or know somwonw that has been effected by loss.

Please always practise kindness and patience and compassion 💚

💛 Did You Know? Grief Isn’t Linear

Grief is a deeply personal experience — and it never follows a straight line. People may move back and forth between different stages, skip some entirely, or feel several at once. All responses are valid.

Here are some common stages of grief and how they may show up:

🌀 Denial

A sense of shock or numbness.
People may struggle to accept what has happened or feel emotionally disconnected.

🔥 Anger

Anger may be directed at a situation, oneself, others, or even the person who has passed.
It often reflects the pain underneath.

🤝 Bargaining

Thoughts like “If only…” or “What if…?”
People may replay events, wish they’d done something differently, or search for meaning.

🌧️ Depression

Feelings of deep sadness, withdrawal, overwhelm, or exhaustion.
This stage often brings the reality of the loss into sharp focus.

🌿 Acceptance

Not about “moving on,” but learning to live with the loss.
Acceptance can look like finding moments of peace, adjusting routines, or reconnecting with daily life.

💬 A gentle reminder

👉 People don’t pass through these stages in order.
👉 They may revisit stages many times.
👉 There’s no “right” way to grieve.

If you or someone you know is struggling, these organisations offer confidential support:

•Cruse Bereavement Support: cruse.org.uk / 0808 808 1677

•The Good Grief Trust: thegoodgrieftrust.org


• Samaritans (24/7): 116 123
• Mind: mind.org.uk
• Child Bereavement UK: childbereavementuk.org / 0800 02 888 40

20/11/2025

💙 Emotional Abuse: Understanding the Signs & Speaking Up

Emotional abuse isn’t always visible — but its impact can be just as damaging as physical harm. Adults with care and support needs may be especially vulnerable, and recognising the signs early can make a huge difference.

Emotional abuse can include:
• Persistent criticism, humiliation or blame
• Intimidation, threats or coercion
• Controlling behaviour (who someone sees, where they go, what they do)
• Gaslighting or manipulating someone’s reality
• Isolation from friends, family or community
• Withholding affection or communication as punishment
• Making someone feel scared, worthless, or dependent

Possible signs someone may be experiencing emotional abuse:
• Becoming unusually withdrawn, anxious or fearful
• Sudden drop in confidence or self-esteem
• Avoiding certain people or seeming nervous around them
• Behaviour that seems “on edge” or overly apologetic
• Changes in communication or mood
• Being pressured to make decisions against their wishes
• Reluctance to speak when a particular person is present

Emotional abuse can be subtle — but it is never acceptable.

If you’re concerned about yourself or someone else, speaking up can protect you or others.
You’re not alone, and help is available:

📞 Samaritans: 116 123
📞 24 hour national domestic abuse helpline 08082000247
📞 Mind Mental Health Helpline: 0300 123 3393

Your voice matters.
Your safety matters.
Support is here. 💙

20/11/2025

19/11/2025

Homelessness can happen to anyone.🫂
This Safeguarding Week, join the Starting Point conference as they look into those with lived experience of homelessness and trauma - and the support available.
📍Wednesday 19 November, 9am-1pm, Legacy Church, Doncaster.

19/11/2025

Scams and financial abuse affect vulnerable adults more than you might think.
A friendly chat, a too good to be true offer, a pressure to sign something these could be red flags.
Stay safe contact the police or the fraud team if you suspect you or someone you know maybe being subject to exploitation 💚