Prestige Nursing & Care Wakefield

15/09/2025

Happy Professional Care Workers’ Week! 🥰

Now in its eighth year, this special week is all about celebrating and recognising the vital contributions of care workers across the UK 👏

Care workers do such incredible and meaningful work, and they absolutely deserve a dedicated week to honour everything they do and celebrate how many lives they impact.

At Prestige Nursing & Care, we want to say a huge thank you to our entire care workforce. You are the heart of what we do. Every single day, our carers go above and beyond to help clients live independently at home. Your dedication, compassion, and hard work make a real difference in people’s lives 💚

We’d also love to highlight the in-person events and virtual panels taking place this week, hosted by The Care Workers’ Charity. These sessions are free and accessible to all, and they’re a great opportunity to learn more about the sector and connect with fellow care professionals across the UK.

🖱️ To explore the sessions and sign up, click here: https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/professional-care-workers-week-2025/

🔗 Zoom links to all sessions are available on the website.

And don't forget to stay tuned as we’ll be sharing testimonials and lovely feedback about our amazing carers throughout the week! ✨

Professional Care Workers’ Week 2024: The Future of Social CareJoin us for Professional Care Workers’ Week (PCWW) 2024, hosted by The Care Workers Charity! Celebrating its seventh year, this event honours the essential contributions of care workers and aims to elevate their profile across the UK...

12/09/2025

Yellow weather warning – Sunday 14 September 20:00 to Monday 15 September 18:00

Strong west or southwesterly winds expected across southwest England and Wales, spreading inland Monday. Gusts of 45–55 mph likely, with 60–70 mph possible along coasts and hills.

Possible impacts:
• delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport
• disruption to bus and train services
• short-term power cuts and loss of services
• coastal routes and communities affected by spray and large waves
• delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges

What to do:
• secure loose items outside
• check travel before you set off
• drive slowly and give extra space in strong winds
• take care at the coast
• stay indoors where possible

For more information and safety advice, visit: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice/stay-safe-in-strong-wind

12/09/2025

✨ Brave the Shave….Macmillan Coffee Morning
Please come along to support us and cheer on our amazing team.
Iuliu, Lisa and Charlie, as they bravely take on Brave the Shave! 💚

Please Join us on Friday 26th September

For cakes, coffee, raffles & fun - all in support of Macmillan Cancer Support 💚

Outwood WMC, WF1 2NS

Care colleagues, clients, family, friends, children all welcome!
Every slice & sip makes a difference!

We honour everyone affected by cancer and together we want to make a real difference. Your donations and support mean the world - every penny helps Macmillan continue their life-changing work.

👉 Please use this page to donate and share far and wide to support our team, please share our link and let’s keep the amazing fundraising going!

💚 Let’s stand together, share our memories, and support those battling and suffering.



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Help Zoe Martin raise money to support Macmillan Cancer Support

10/09/2025

☕🍰 Macmillan Coffee Morning 🍰☕

Join us on Friday 26th September for cakes, coffee, raffles & fun - all in support of Macmillan Cancer Support 💚

💚 Two of our amazing care colleagues will be taking part in ''brave the shave'' 💚

📍 Outwood WMC, WF1 2NS | 🕙 15:00-19:00

Care colleagues, clients, family, friends, children all welcome!

Every slice & sip makes a difference. See you there! ✨

🌸 Let’s come together as a community and show our support.

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.

09/09/2025

💙 Know Your Numbers Week - Take Charge of Your Health 💙

Did you know that high blood pressure often has no symptoms, yet it can significantly increase the risk of heart disease and stroke? That’s why it’s so important to know your numbers.

At Prestige Nursing & Care Wakefield, we’re supporting Know Your Numbers Week by encouraging everyone in our community to check their blood pressure regularly. A simple check could make all the difference in protecting your long-term health.

✅ Get your blood pressure checked - at home, your pharmacy, or with your GP
✅ Take small steps for a healthier lifestyle - eat well, stay active, reduce salt, and look after your wellbeing
✅ Encourage friends and family to know their numbers too

Your health matters. Let’s raise awareness together and keep our community safe and well. 💙

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

https://ow.ly/Rkau50WQwZh

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

https://ow.ly/RTUZ50WQx6r

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

03/09/2025

🧡 September is World Alzheimer’s Month 🧡

At Prestige Nursing & Care Wakefield, we continue to stand with those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. 💜

This month is about raising awareness, reducing stigma, and remembering the strength of families and individuals living with this condition every day. Alzheimer’s may change how someone experiences the world, but it never takes away their value, dignity, or need for compassion.

Let’s use September to listen, learn, and show kindness. Together, we can help create a more supportive community for everyone.

26/08/2025

🌸 August is Happiness Happens Month! 🌸

At Prestige Nursing & Care Wakefield, we believe happiness is contagious - a simple smile, a kind word, or a helping hand can brighten someone’s entire day. ✨

This month, let’s celebrate the little moments of joy that happen every day - whether it’s sharing laughter with a loved one, enjoying a cup of tea together, or simply knowing someone cares. 💛

Our dedicated team is here not only to provide care, but also to nurture happiness and wellbeing in every way we can. Because when happiness happens, life feels that much brighter. 🌞

💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s one small thing that makes you happy?