Author: PaulWatts

With temperatures set to soar, forecasts suggest a climb above 80F (28C) during the next weeks.  Whilst we are not yet in a heatwave, being prepared for higher temperatures is a good idea. Older people’s bodies in particular are often unable to adjust to sudden changes in temperature, which makes them more susceptible to heat…

Shout out for Kim On Sunday 13th May, we celebrated Kim passing her NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care Management. Kim, Assistant Care Manager at Inchwater, has worked hard to evidence the excellent work she has been doing. The NVQ L5 is the equivalent to a UK degree and Kim’s assessor, Angela, was…

We are very proud to win the homecare.co.uk 2018 Top 20 Care Award! This award places us as one of the top providers in the whole South East region (2nd in Kent). We are hugely proud of our caregivers and office staff whose hard work has made this possible. There are 965 home care agencies…

We believe in the value of learning – both at work and in the classroom. The ability to take on new ideas and change old practices is essential to providing the highest quality of care. We currently offer 12 different training courses for our caregivers, including Dementia Awareness, Dementia – Advanced Care Practice, Parkinson’s Care,…

A huge “thank-you” to everyone that supported our Macmillan coffee morning!   The weather was appalling, but the welcome was warm (and the coffee hot) and we were so pleased to see so many people battle through the wind and rain, to get here. We raised over a hundred and twenty pounds and have added…

What a fantastic day at the Dover Community Regatta! It was warm, dry and very, very busy. It was lovely to be visited by so many Caregivers, clients and people asking for more information… Thanks go to Maddie, Maria and Lisa who took the lead in making sure things worked so well. And yes… we…

We have been busier this Christmas than ever before and sometimes we are *so* busy it is important to stop and see *why* we are passionate about good care… I spoke to a very angry man last night who called our on-call at about 10pm. His current care provider had let his 93yr old mother…

We would like to thank everyone who helped make the Care Fair such a success. In particular, co-hosts Carer’s Support pulled out all the stops to ensure visitors were well looked after and were able to find the information they needed, whether by directing people to service provider stalls or to the multitude of seminars…

We would like to welcome four of the latest additions to the Inchwater Home Care team, Sarah, Lisa, Jade and Anna, who have  just completed their three-day induction training. Induction Training is a comprehensive course that trains and tests caregiver knowledge and skills in key areas such as Health and Safety, Medication, First Aid, Fire…

A Fantastic day at the sea! What an epic day! First, a massive thanks to everyone in the community who made it through gridlocked Dover to come and see us. Mind you, it was a close thing early in the morning as we tried to transport two tables, a gazebo and all of our display…

We are very proud to win the homecare.co.uk 2015 Top 10 Care Award! This award places us 4th in the whole South East region (top in Kent) and is a testament to the excellent work of our caregivers and the office staff who support them. Sincere congratulations to all! There are 965 home care agencies…

Dover District Dementia Action Alliance (DDDAA) hosted a ‘dementia drop-in’ at Dover Town Council offices in Biggin Street yesterday, attracting many community organisations and even more members of the public. Community organisations attending included Carer’s Support, Kent Fire and Rescue, NHS and, of course, Inchwater Home Care. Bridget Abercombie, Inchwater’s Community Liaison and Senior Caregiver…

If you would like information about support available to you, a loved one or neighbour, please join us on 13th October at Dover Marina Hotel (Best Western). We would love to see you there! Would you like to share this? Click here to download this poster.

We would like to welcome six of the latest additions to the Inchwater Home Care Dover team who have successfully completed their induction. Pictured with Care Manager Maddie Watts who led the course are caregivers have just completed their three-day induction training. This is a comprehensive course that trains and tests their knowledge and skills…

Cold weather can affect your health; particularly if you are aged 65 or over, have a long term condition such as heart or lung disease, or have reduced mobility. In addition to the tips above, here are some additional things that could be done to keep you or your loved one safe during cold weather.…

Inchwater Home Care is pleased to announce that our Dementia Friendly Communities project for Deal is now live! A partnership between Inchwater Home Care and Deal Centre for the Retired (Age Concern) has allowed us to create the first Dementia Friendly Community in the area, reaching the entire community of Deal and Walmer. The project…

Inchwater Home Care has received excellent reviews from Clients and Caregivers in our latest survey. Our annual satisfaction survey gathers feedback on a range of topics to ensure we maintain our excellent standards of care. Feedback from clients has been outstanding, with 100% of those asked rating the service we offer as Excellent or Good.…

Working together in the community benefits all There is an ideal: community professionals working together for the benefit of our clients. Imagine the case where a home carer notices a potential problem with someone they provide care for: The carer sees the change and, with the blessing of the client, passes the information on to…

Tommy Whitelaw presented a short talk about his mum, Joan. Speaking to an audience of approximately 100 nursing students (and others who had, ahem, ‘gate-crashed’) at Canterbury Christ Church University, Tommy gave a very moving account of his experiences of caring for Joan. Tommy gave up his job to care for his mum when her…