Empress Home Care & Therapies

23/03/2026

Thank you As One Community Choir for a truly uplifting experience 🎶🩷 here at the Together Group in Letchworth today.
It was wonderful to see the reactions and engagement from the whole group, including the lady I support, who freely got up to dance!

The Together Groups are open to people living with dementia and their family, friends and carers across Hertfordshire.
Find out more here 👇 💙
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/support-services/Hertfordshire

07/03/2026

Here is an explanation of
'The Care Act 2014' and how I implement it into my role.

The Care Act 2014 is an important piece of legislation governing Adult Social Care in England. It created a national framework for how adults with care and support needs are assessed and supported. The act places legal duties on local authorities to ensure adults receive appropriate care, support, and protection, while promoting independence, choice, and wellbeing.

At Empress Home Care and Therapies, I work independently to provide personalised support reflecting the principles of the Care Act 2014. My care planning approach focuses on putting the individual at the centre of their care, ensuring that their wishes, preferences, and wellbeing are always respected. I work together with each person to develop a care plan that supports their independence, dignity, and quality of life within their own home. By taking the time to understand what matters most to each individual, I can offer flexible care and therapeutic support that promotes both physical and emotional wellbeing. I also remain mindful of safeguarding responsibilities and, where appropriate, signpost individuals to other services that may further support their needs.

Laura Sherwood
Care & Therapy Practitioner
Empress Home Care & Therapies
(a Community Micro Enterprise)

02/03/2026

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27/02/2026

Sharing some of my recent reviews ⭐️
Each and every client is so important to me. I am so grateful to support such lovely people and their family members!

27/02/2026

29/01/2026

Every day is different in my care role. Here is an example:

As part of my support package, I can also attend the people I usually visit at home, in hospital or another setting.

This acts as a retainer, meaning I can continue providing some support until the person comes home so that I can guarantee their allocated times.

This gives peace of mind, knowing that they will not have to find another care provider on their return.

It is also helpful for family members who may be working and unable to visit their loved ones in the hopsital during the day.

Today, I supported one of my ladies in hospital, encouraging her with her meal and also giving her a gentle hand massage to help relax her. I provided a link between her and her family to reassure on both sides.

I spoke to the medical staff and relayed some important information to her family (with consent). It isn't always easy to get through to the hospital on the phone when the staff are busy, so the information I passed on was very helpful.

A special note to the staff at Lister Hospital, at a busy time!
Thank you for making my visit easier and looking after me too. I was really impressed with the level of care and communication throughout.

27/01/2026

Serving up this morning's breakfast for my lovely lady. She enjoyed smoked salmon & scrambled egg on sourdough toast, whilst having a warm foot bath and listening to some favourite songs!

In the meantime, I followed up on a referral I made with the integrated community team and communicated with the district nurse.

When needed, I communicate to her family and any health proffesionals involved with any concerns or updates I may have.

If you would like more information about what I do, please get in touch. I offer a wide range of support which can be combined in the same visit.

Find me on the Herts directory where you can refer yourself or someone else for my support.
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https://directory.hertfordshire.gov.uk/Services/13526

Laura Sherwood
Care & Therapy Practitioner
Empress Home Care & Therapies
a Community Micro enterprise (CME).

'Caring for everyone as a whole, Mind, body & soul'

19/01/2026

If you have ever worked with me in a caring role, have received a holistic therapy treatment from me or had support for yourself or a loved one, it would be great to get some additional reviews on Google and here on my page.

⭐️I have had two wonderful reviews on google recently. This is really helpful for myself as an independent provider, so I can continue doing the work I love!

See the link below
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https://maps.app.goo.gl/nMY65JCvnBcSwNm9A

Thank you for your continued support,
Laura

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14/01/2026

The gentleman I support loves his music collection. Every visit we choose a different music genre, put the needle on the record... then we sing and dance along! We didn't let the care assesment social worker visit stop us and we carried on dancing to Boney M 😁
🎵💃🕺

06/01/2026

Here is my link on the Herts Directory page where you can refer yourself or someone else for my support.
Alternatively you can get in touch with me via email: empresshcc@gmail.com
Or
telephone or whats app:
07507 537321

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