When Is the Right Time to Consider Home Care?
Realising that someone you love may need extra help at home can be difficult. Often, there isn't one particular moment when you know care is needed. Instead, you gradually notice…
What to look for in a care provider
Deciding to get some home help isn't always easy. When you’re looking for a home care provider, it’s important to do your research. Here are some key things to consider…
Sue takes on Blackpool
Service User Sue went on an amazing trip to Blackpool with Carer Sarah Sue has been a client of Papillon Home Care for several years and is well-loved by the…
Spotting the signs of loneliness in older adults
According to Age UK, more than 2 million people in England over 75 live alone, and more than a million older people say they go over a month without speaking to a…
If Dad is caring for Mum, who’s caring for Dad?
Was your mother the queen of the house, cooking, cleaning, and overseeing the household in general? All the while, your father worked hard to provide for the family and cared…
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…
care agency work
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…
support at home discussions
Initial discussions around support at home
Knowing that someone needs support at home and getting them to accept that they need support can be a difficult conversation. Taking steps in approaching the subject can help you…
Meet Mazie – Papillon’s First Client
This week we caught up with Mazie, the first-ever client of Papillon Home Care. We have been supporting Maisie since 2018 and she has built up a lovely relationship with…
Stay Safe this Halloween
For some, Halloween is a fun night of dressing up and going trick or treating, but some will spend days before worrying about a knock at the door and can…