Tips to stay warm this winter
With the colder days coming in and the cost of heating going up, we understand everyone might be worrying about how they will survive the winter months, this is especially…
What is a care worker?
What is it like to be a homecare worker? If you are thinking about a career in care or looking for a support service for your loved one, read on…
Sleep-tember – Are you getting enough sleep?
Sleep is critical to health and well-being, but are you getting enough of it? Here are a few things that are key to enabling you to get a restful night…
The steps when choosing a care agency
Realising that an elderly relative might need extra support within their home may be difficult to come to terms with. Whether they're struggling with everyday tasks like washing or cleaning…
What makes a good care worker?
There can be many reasons people find themselves working in care; it might be that their parents/siblings are carers and they followed in their footsteps, they might have cared for…
Day in the life of a carer
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a carer involves? During our recruitment calls with new prospective carers, we regularly talk about what is involved in care work,. Carers days…
Short or Long term support
What is the difference between long-term care and short-term care? Below, we explain the differences between these care arrangements: Short-term Care: Short-term care arrangments can be made when someone requires…
You Can Care Week 2024
‘You Can Care Week’ starts today and highlights the amazing job opportunities available working within the care sector. If there is one job that there will always be a need…
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Benefits of being an Agency Worker
Benefits of being an Agency Worker The term' Agency Work' may have a negative connotation for some, but Papillon Home Care aims to change this perception. Agency work, in our…
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Check on loved ones and neighbours this Christmas
Christmas can be a lonely time of the year for some people, while some have family bringing joy around them, others can be left feeling alone and isolated. This year,…