1 Oak Home Care

20/01/2026

Worried someone you know may be experiencing abuse in Suffolk?

If something doesn’t feel right, it’s important to trust that instinct. You don’t need proof to raise a concern – just a genuine worry.

• If someone is in immediate danger, always call 999
• For adult safeguarding concerns in Suffolk, contact Customer First on 0800 917 1109
• You can also raise a concern online via Suffolk County Council
• If you’re unsure, you can seek advice from the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• You can report concerns anonymously if needed

Abuse can take many forms – physical, emotional, financial, neglect or coercive control – and it can happen to anyone.

Speaking up could protect someone from harm.
It’s always better to share a concern than to stay silent 💜💚

19/01/2026

Signs someone may need support at home💜💚

It’s not always obvious when someone is struggling. Some common signs that extra support at home could help include:

• Personal care slipping
• Changes in appearance or weight
• Struggling with daily tasks at home
• Reduced mobility or increased falls
• Memory concerns or missed medication
• Becoming more isolated
• Changes in health
• That “gut feeling” something isn’t quite right

Support at home isn’t about taking over. It’s about helping people stay safe, independent and comfortable in the place they love 💜💚

If you’re worried about someone, starting a conversation can make all the difference.

19/01/2026

1 Oak Community Meals have expanded! 💜💚

We are delighted to welcome two fantastic new team members to the 1 Oak Community Meals family — Nikola, our new Cook, and Adrian, our new Delivery Driver.

With our team growing, we now have capacity to provide even more freshly cooked, nutritious meals, prepared with care and delivered straight to your door.

We are covering (but not limited to):
Sudbury
Great Cornard
Great Waldingfield
Little Waldingfield
Acton
Long Melford
Glemsford
Cavendish
Lavenham
Newton
Ballingdon

If you would like an information pack or wish to place an order, please pop us an email or give us a call — we would love to hear from you.

meals@1oakcare.com
01787 326555

19/01/2026

Today is often referred to as Blue Monday — a day that can feel a little heavier for many.

In health and social care, we know that some days are harder than others. Long shifts, emotional moments, winter fatigue, and caring for others can sometimes take their toll.

Today, we just want to remind our team, our clients, and our community:
it’s okay not to be okay.

Check in on each other. Take a moment if you need it. Reach out, talk, and be kind — to others and to yourself.

Care starts with compassion, and that includes self-compassion 💜💚

If you’re struggling, please don’t carry it alone.

18/01/2026

What is a PAMMS Assessment?

PAMMS stands for Provider Assessment and Market Management Solution. It is the quality assurance framework used by local authorities to assess adult social care providers, including domiciliary care services like ours.

A PAMMS assessment looks at how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led a service is. It focuses on outcomes for people who use the service, governance, staff training, leadership, risk management and overall quality of care.

Following an assessment, services are given one of four ratings:

Excellent
The service is performing exceptionally well and in key areas exceeds regional standards.

Good
The service is performing well and is meeting regional standards.

Requires Improvement
The service is not performing as well as it should and has failed to meet regional standards in some key areas.

Poor
The service is performing poorly and has failed to meet regional standards in a number of key areas.

PAMMS assessments are important because they give reassurance to people, families and commissioners that care providers are being independently reviewed and held to high standards.

We are incredibly proud of the quality of care we deliver and believe transparency and accountability are essential in everything we do.

Care done differently. Care done right. 💜💚

15/01/2026

Some moments absolutely melt your heart… and this was one of them 💜💚

Ste was cared for at home by so many of our team for over 10 years, until he recently needed more specialised care in a nursing setting. While this marked a new chapter, the bond built over those years never fades.

Today, Rak and Mika – two of Ste’s familiar faces from his time at home – went to visit him in his new home, and the photos say everything. The smile on Ste’s face says a million words, and seeing how well and content he looks truly made our day.

Ste holds a very special place in so many hearts, and it was incredibly emotional and uplifting to see him so happy and settled.

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Eden View for taking such great care of Ste and for being so welcoming to our team during today’s visit.

The care our 1 Oak family gives doesn’t stop when clients move on – those connections stay for life 💜💚

15/01/2026

14/01/2026

NEW JOB ALERT 🚨💜💚

We’re looking for an Operations Assistant to join our wonderful 1 Oak Community Meals team 🌳

This role is NOT a cooking role 🍽️❌
Instead, we’re looking for someone who:
• Has great customer service skills 😊
• Enjoys working with people
• Can work as part of a well-established, fun, supportive team
• Is organised, reliable and hands-on
• MUST be able to drive 🚗

🕚 Part time hours
Monday to Friday
11am – 2pm
(No weekends 🙌)

If you love being part of a busy, friendly environment and want a role where you genuinely make a difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you 💜💚

📞 01787 326 555
📧 meals@1oakcare.com
🌐 www.1oakcare.com

Tag someone who’d be perfect for this role or drop us a message to find out more 👇

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12/01/2026

This morning was all about a little pampering ✨
Our amazing care assistant Hayley spent some quality time with Joan enjoying a lovely pamper session, finished off perfectly with some brand-new sparkly nails 💅✨

Lots of smiles, gentle care, and those special moments that really make a difference.
It’s the simple things that bring the most joy 💜💚

12/01/2026

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 💜

This week is about awareness, prevention, and looking after ourselves — something we encourage every day in care.

Cervical screening saves lives. It helps detect changes early, often before there are any symptoms, and gives the best chance of treatment if needed. Attending your screening appointment, when invited, is one of the most important steps you can take for your health.

We know life can be busy, and it’s easy to put ourselves last — especially when you spend your days caring for others. But your health matters too.

If you’ve been putting off your appointment, consider this your gentle reminder. And if you feel nervous or unsure, you’re not alone — support and information are available.

Let’s keep talking, supporting one another, and encouraging early prevention 💜

11/01/2026

After a difficult few days, this moment meant everything 💜💚

Our Registered Manager, Rhiannon, finally got a quiet moment with the ever-mischievous Sylvia — who was absolutely delighted to see her… for the third time that day.

With laughter, smiles, and very strict instructions not to cause Rhiannon any more grey hairs (which Sylvia found hilarious), this little pause reminded us exactly why we do what we do.

Connection. Reassurance. Familiar faces when they matter most.

Sometimes, it’s not about fixing everything — it’s about being there, together 💜💚

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