Walfinch Welwyn & Bishops Stortford

23/07/2025

👣 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝘄𝘆𝗻 & 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱

Welwyn and Bishop’s Stortford offer a range of beautiful parks, riverside trails and countryside paths, many of which are ideal for elderly residents. Here’s our guide to the best walking spots for seniors in the area and how Walfinch carers can make every outing safe, sociable and enjoyable.

👇 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 👇

Walking is one of the simplest and most beneficial activities for older adults. Whether it’s a gentle stroll through landscaped gardens or a peaceful wander

21/07/2025

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10/07/2025

Shout out to our wonderful office team who are always planning ahead for the safety and wellbeing of our staff and clients. As we enter another heatwave ☀️ the team have done a fantastic job in ensuring hydrating Jellydrops are available for all!

06/07/2025

Carer Hubie (right) and his client Alfie have been letting off steam at the gym this week! 🏋🚴

Helping our clients to thrive both at home and in the community is integral to our service and brings important benefits not only to clients, but to staff too.

19/06/2025

Congratulations to our Managing Director, Ian, who recently completed the Edinburgh Half Marathon, raising over £500 for the Royal Osteoporosis Society

The ROS carry out vital work to promote bone health which in turn can help prevent broken bones due to falls and accidents in later life.

This fantastic achievement comes after Walfinch’s wider pledge to raise money to help fund ROS research, awareness and treatments.

Read Ian’s full story below! 👇
https://www.caretalk.co.uk/charity/fundraising/ians-run-for-ros-helps-defeat-osteoporosis/

09/05/2025

We’re proud members of and so far in 2025 our membership has given us the opportunity to introduce Care Champions in Dementia, Infection & Prevention Control, End of Life, Enablement & Mobility, as well as Care Culture.

Having experts working hands on in the field is such an important part of running a high quality service, allowing us to provide specialist support to clients quickly and effectively.

01/05/2025

Yesterday we had the pleasure of attending the annual networking event at the beautiful in Welwyn. Some key highlights included learning about the new structure for CQC inspections, meeting Apetito who provide nutritious meals at home for specially tailored diets, and speaking with about their free home visits for vulnerable adults. A thoroughly enjoyable and informative day for all!

19/03/2025

Working in partnership with local groups means we are able to share vital resources with those who need them the most.
These colourful fidget blankets kindly knitted and donated by volunteers in will provide important sensory stimulation as well as a calming and soothing effect for those living with in our community. 🧡

21/01/2025

Home care doesn’t always have to mean staying at home. At Walfinch we are passionate about keeping our clients connected with vital community groups and resources to promote their physical health and emotional wellbeing.

The Dementia Friendly Hub in Hertford provides a warm and welcoming environment for those living with dementia and their families. The group is held twice a month and run by local professionals, providing tailored activities, refreshments, support and advice.

If you are local to Hertford and are interested in attending please get in touch at hertsessex@walfinch.com or call us on 01920481600.

13/01/2025

We are so pleased with the regular positive feedback we receive from our clients. This is a reflection of the skills and dedication of our staff, and we couldn’t be prouder. 🧡

08/01/2025

This month we are shining the light on 🌟Lisa 🌟who has recently joined our team. Lisa has worked in the care sector for over 16 years and was inspired by her mum who is also a Carer.

When asked what she loves about her role at Walfinch, Lisa told us “meeting new clients and hearing their life stories makes this role so fulfilling and rewarding, as well as knowing we are making a difference to their everyday lives.”

Welcome to the team Lisa, we are thrilled to have you on board!

06/01/2025

We’re kickstarting 2025 as we mean to go on with our brand new comprehensive care training programme 💫
The new programme focuses on the small but vital everyday details that are unique to our clients and make our service exceptional!