Emma's perfect storm
After imagining a beautiful spring day with Emma, Carrie proves that possibilities are endless as she heightens both of their senses.
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Read blogs from our Care and Wellbeing Consultants and Wellbeing Companions about how we improve wellbeing and provide care for the people we support. Hear about sensory experiences, care homes moves, communication issues, retaining independence, dementia, isolation, wellbeing, and magic moments.
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Carrie
Apr 22, 20222 min read
Jimmy's thoughts
Carrie has many fascinating conversations with Jimmy. Today she lets us in on one of them.
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Carrie
Mar 28, 20223 min read
Emma’s Light
As a follow-up to her blog 'Emma's Room', Carrie writes about the success she has had implementing a sensory experience for Emma.
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Carrie
Mar 10, 20223 min read
Emma’s Room
Carrie writes about creating a sensory experience for Emma to enjoy.
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Plan with Care
Mar 2, 20223 min read
A balancing act to retain Alice's independence and improve her wellbeing
Alice’s Wellbeing Consultant balances her initial desire to return home with her overall safety and situation.
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Plan with Care
Feb 23, 20223 min read
Communication and Collaboration: The Role of Our Creative Companions
Read about how, through communication and collaboration, our Creative Companions deliver life-improving results every day.
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Carrie
Feb 14, 20223 min read
Empowering Enid
Here, Carrie writes about her visits to Enid, which she has been making for a few years.
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Carrie
Jan 14, 20223 min read
Soul Dancing
Carrie writes about a wonderful visit she made to Emma, who is living with advanced dementia.
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Ruth
Jan 7, 20222 min read
A Beautiful End
Ruth, a Creative Companion for Plan with Care, writes about visiting Clare and providing end-of-life support.
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Carrie
Nov 29, 20213 min read
Emma: Our Journey With Dementia
Carrie writes about visiting Emma as Emma's dementia progresses.
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Carrie
Oct 25, 20212 min read
Wellbeing is in the details
Carrie writes about how wellbeing can be in the smaller details, like choosing someone's clothes or bringing them scented hand cream.
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Carrie
Sep 13, 20213 min read
A Magical Moment
Carrie writes about a visit she had with Clare, where they visualised going on a trip to the beach.
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Alise
Sep 10, 20213 min read
Why We Offer Out-of-Hours Support
Being able to contact us outside of your normal working hours relieves the pressure on you. This is what we want.
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Carrie
Aug 14, 20213 min read
Finding Connection
As a Creative Companion, I was lucky enough to visit Josie in a care home set in an idyllic country village, a few miles out of the area...
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Chris
Jul 14, 20214 min read
What Makes Plan with Care Exceptional: The View of a Senior Social Worker
Neil joined the Plan with Care team as a Care and Wellbeing Consultant in May this year. He brings with him 28 years of experience as a...
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Sally Knocker
Jul 12, 20212 min read
It’s the Simple Things: The Role of a Creative Companion
Sally writes about the role of a Creative Companion and the tailored and creative support they can offer.
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Carrie
Jul 6, 20213 min read
Losing Jill
Losing someone who has become so dear to you is one of the hardest things to deal with when you work in care.
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Carrie
Jun 7, 20213 min read
Helping Restore Emma’s Calm
One of my recent visits to Emma did not go as well as I had hoped. When I arrived, she seemed quite distressed, which was unsettling to see.
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Alise Kirtley
May 16, 20214 min read
How to Reconnect with Loved Ones After Lockdown
Are you feeling apprehensive about revisiting your loved one now lockdown is easing? We've put together some ideas that could help.
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Carrie
May 16, 20213 min read
Revisiting Emma
I was so excited to be able to go back into Emma’s care home recently to finally visit her in person again!
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