S&W Independent Living

05/12/2025

Alzheimer’s Society Elf Day Fundraiser

A HUGE thank you to everyone who made it to our fundraiser yesterday, you made our day so special and it was a great success.
Thank you to those who donated prizes to the raffle, bought tickets, cake and coffee.
A big thank you to Jane, who did some amazing baking for us, and Gemma who helped us get some amazing raffle prizes.
Together we managed to raise £1,006.86!!

Raffles winners are below:
£100 British Attire online voucher (BETH BROOKHOUSE)
Bushy In Bloom Christmas Wreath worth £50 (LEANNE SIMPSON)
£50 Morrison's voucher – S&W Independent Living Ltd (DAVE WELCH)
£30 Simply Thai, Buxton voucher (RUTH H)
Luxury treatment, wash and blow dry – The Salon, Buxton (HOWARD CROWTHER)
Two 8 item breakfasts at Flash Café – Flash Bar Stores (ROB BINDING)
Two small breakfasts at Cow Shed Café – The Cow Shed, millers dale (JOE SMITH)
£20 voucher at the High Peak Book Store & café – (MICHAEL RUMBELLOW)
A gift worth £25 from Atticusboo, Buxton (JACKIE OLIVER)
£25 The New Inn, Flash voucher (JULIAN BARBER)
£20 Beauty By Kirsty voucher (CINDY ALSOP)
M&S food hamper – Thanks to H&L Electricals in Buxton (JACK KEELING)
Two 8 item breakfasts at Flash Café – TW & EJ Gratton (PHYLISS)
Exterior car valet – Thanks to Julian Barber (GILL COCKRAM)
Introduction to Bushcraft Course – Thanks to Peter Morton at Red Oak Bushcrafts (SUE & SOL)
£10 Charlottes Chocolates voucher (KATH WRIGHT)
Fever Tree Mojito mixer set & Dairy Milk tray – Thanks to Morrisons in Buxton (CHANTELLE)
Ninja Blast – Thanks to High Peak Comps (GEORGII STORER)
£50 Luxury chocolate hamper – CKN Construction (PAUL HASKINS)
Pavilion Gardens Gym 1 month membership – Thanks to Pavilion Gardens Buxton (HELEN MCDONALD)
Peak Power Gym 1 month membership – Thanks to Peak Power Gym (KAREN WRIGHT)
£10 eat at No5 voucher (DANNII SHIPLEY)
Bottle & Bells Purse - Thanks to Bells Shoes in Buxton (EMILY FURNESS)
Bottle & Bells Wallet – Thanks to Bells Shoes in Buxton (MARY MORTON)
Bottle of Champagne - Bells shoes Buxton (JULIE BAINBRIDGE)
A Mycocks coat - Percy Mycock (JOE KEELING)
B & Q lorry brick set (LOUISE BINGHAM)
£25 Waitrose/ John Lewis voucher - Crowther Key estate agents (CAROL GRATTON)
A gift from the Wild Olive, Buxton (JACKIE BROOMHEAD)
A gift from Decor Boutique, Buxton (IRENE BEVERLEY)
Spa Town Florist voucher (SHERYL WILLIAMS)
Bottle of whiskey - donated by Cindy Alsop (MARK at eat@no5)
Bottle of Sherry - donated by Pete Wood Tanking (CHRIS MARTIN)
Bottle of Vodka - donated by Pete Wood Tanking (EMILY SNOOK)
Bottle of Baileys - donated by Pete Wood Tanking (ASHLEY CAMPBELL)
Bottle trio - Pete Wood Tanking (C.H on ticket pls answer your phone ☺️)

04/12/2025

Pop in for some cake and some fun! All to raise money for Alzheimer’s society!

26/11/2025

Alzheimer’s Society Fundraiser - Elf Day🎄

Updated list of raffle prizes! 🥳
£100 British Attire online voucher –Country Attire
Bushy in Bloom Christmas Wreath worth £50
£50 Morrison's voucher – S & W Independent Living
Voucher for a Deep conditioning treThe Salon Buxtonnh & blow’ - The Salon Buxton
Two 8 item Breakfasts at Flash Bar Cafe & Storess
Two small breakfasts at The Cow Shed Cafee
£20 voucher for High Peak Bookstore & Cafe
A gift worth £25 from Atticusboo
£25 The New Inn voucher – The New Inn, Flash
£20 Beauty By Kirsty voucher – Kirsty Kingham
M&S food hamper – Thanks to H&L Electricals in Buxton
Two 8 item breakfast at Flash Bar Cafe - TW & EJ Gratton
Exterior car valet - JB Valetting
Introduction to Bushcraft Course – Thanks to Peter Morton at Red Oak Bushcrafts
£10 Chocolates Chocolatier & Cafe
Fever Tree Mojito mixer Morrisonsry Milk tray – Morrisons
Ninja Blast – High Peak Comps
£50 chocolate hamper CKN Construction ltd
Pavilion Gardens Gym 1 month membership – MyActive Buxton
Peak Power Gym 1 month membership – PEAK POWER GYM Strength and Fitness
£10 Eat at No.5 voucher
Bottle & Bells Purse - Thanks Clarks Shoes
Bottle & Bells Wallet – Thanks Clarks shoes

If you can kindly donate any prizes to the raffle please contact us on the below:
Tel: 01298 22299
Mail@homecarebuxton.co.uk

If you wish to buy raffle tickets it’s £1 a ticket - please get in contact.

If you can, please join us to raise awareness for this amazing charity to enable them to continue with their research to become one step closer to finding a cure and to allow them to continue to support individuals and their families who are currently living with this devastating disease.

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Help Niamh Lisser raise money to support Alzheimer's Society

24/11/2025

Alzheimer’s Society Fundraiser - Elf Day🎄

When:
4th December 2025

Where:
Flash Bar Cafe

What time:
1-4pm

What to expect:
Games
Cake sale
Raffle prizes

£100 British Attire shopping voucher huge thanks to British Attire
Ninja Blast with thanks to High Peak Comps
£25 cash prize
£10 Eat @ No5 voucher with thanks to Eat at No5
Purse / Wallets with thanks to Bells Shoes @ Buxton plus a very generous donation to the charity
Fever Tree Mojito and Cadburys chocolates with thanks to Morrisons @ Buxton
Two small breakfasts @ The Cow Shed Cafe
Two 8 item breakfasts @ Flash Bar Cafe thanks to Flash Bar Cafe & Stores
One month membership at Peak Power gym with thanks to Peak Power Gym

If you can kindly donate any prizes please contact us on the below:
Tel: 01298 22299
Mail@homecarebuxton.co.uk

If you wish to buy raffle tickets it’s £1 per ticket - please get in contact!

If you can, please join us to raise awareness for this amazing charity to enable them to continue with their research to become one step closer to finding a cure and to allow them to continue to support individuals and their families who are currently living with this devastating disease.

Last year, 77,000 people reached out to Alzheimer’s Society on their Dementia Support Line, and this is why we feel it is so important to support this charity.

Please use the below link to donate:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/s-w-elfdayfundraiser

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17/11/2025

❗ Being prepared for a crisis can often be key.

The Herbert Protocol scheme makes sure that should a person with dementia go missing, their family has all the information on hand to pass to the emergency services quickly.

As you spend time with your loved ones this festive season, take the time to consider whether a Herbert Protocol form could come in useful at a critical time.

The form asks for information about the person living with dementia to make them easily identifiable. This includes:
🔹 An up-to-date photo and/or description of how they look
🔹 Key details of their favourite places/memories
🔹 Any medications
🔹 Important contact details

Those living with dementia may experience confusion and disorientation whilst in public, posing a risk of them becoming injured or placing themselves in a dangerous situation.

Caring for vulnerable people can be challenging. By filling out this form, it ensures the safety of your loved ones and helps us provide the correct support when needed.

For more information on how to access and fill out the form, search ‘Herbert Protocol’ on the Derbyshire Constabulary Website.

In an emergency, call 999.

10/11/2025

Sometimes a person with dementia may become intensely distressed and agitated in the later afternoon or towards the end of the day. This is known as ‘sundowning.’

The symptoms may continue into the night, making it hard for them to get enough sleep, but they aren’t necessarily linked to the sun setting, or limited to the end of the day.

Sundowning can happen at any stage of dementia but is more common during the middle and later stages.

The reasons why sundowning happens are not well understood, but it is possible that a range of different causes makes it more likely. These might include:

Tiredness, hunger, pain or other unmet physical needs

Not enough exposure to sunlight during the day

Overstimulation during the day, such as from a noisy or busy environment

Disturbance to the person’s ‘body clock’ caused by damage to the brain

Disturbed levels of hormones that vary over the course of the day

Sensory impairment, such as hearing or sight loss

Tiredness in other people causing the person with dementia to become upset

Mood disorders, such as anxiety or depression

Fewer carers around to look after the person (in a care home)

Side effects of prescribed drugs

Sometimes what seems like ‘sundowning’ could be the person trying to communicate a need. This could be needing the toilet, feeling hungry or being in pain.

Uneven indoor lighting and reflective surfaces can sometimes cause confusion by creating disturbing shadows or mirrors.

Close the curtains or blinds once it starts to get dark and cover the television with a dust cover, if it’s not being used.

Think whether something that’s happened during the day has affected them.

If they remain agitated, it could be that they have a need that is not being met.

If they seem agitated, try to calm them by distracting them, perhaps talking about a favourite memory.

[Image description:
A light blue infographic with the title 'What causes sundowning?' centred infront of a yellow glow, surrounding by eight different illustrations depicting each cause, including: tiredness, hunger, pain, lack of sunlight, overstimulation, sensory impairment, body clock disturbance, prescribed drug side effects, mood disorders, and hormone level imbalances.]

07/11/2025

🪻✨November 2025✨🪻

S&W Independent Living is a small independent, family-run domiciliary agency based in central Buxton, Derbyshire. We have a fantastic team of compassionate, loving, and knowledgeable carers.

Being a Care Worker with us here at S&W Independent Living you will finish your shift with a sense of pride and satisfaction.

We have part and full time Community Care Worker positions open in Buxton, including a vacancy for a non-driver.

• £13.00- £14 per hour
• 45p / mile (all visits are in Buxton) plus travel time paid at hourly rate.
• Flexible hours available
• Set days available to promote a healthy work life balance
• Weekend enhancements
• Annual leave incentive scheme
• Refer a friend bonus

☎️ 01298 22299
📧 mail@homecarebuxton.co.uk
Or simply send us a message for further information.

We look forward to hearing from you 😃

S & W Independent Living - Care Agency

07/11/2025

🪻✨November 2025✨🪻

S&W Independent Living is a small independent, family-run domiciliary agency based in central Buxton, Derbyshire. We have a fantastic team of compassionate, loving, and knowledgeable carers.

Being a Care Worker with us here at S&W Independent Living you will finish your shift with a sense of pride and satisfaction.

We have part and full time Community Care Worker positions open in Buxton, including a vacancy for a non-driver.

• £12.60 - £13.75 per hour
• 45p / mile (all visits are in Buxton) plus travel time paid at hourly rate.
• Flexible hours available
• Set days available to promote a healthy work life balance
• Weekend enhancements
• Annual leave incentive scheme
• Refer a friend bonus

☎️ 01298 22299
📧 mail@homecarebuxton.co.uk
Or simply send us a message for further information.

We look forward to hearing from you😃

15/10/2025

Our Gemma and Dotty enjoying a trip to Flash Bar Cafe & Stores for hot chocolates and cake this afternoon! 🧁☕️ just lovely! 💓

07/10/2025

Cold weather reminder ❄️

Colder climes can be tough for people living with dementia – but with the right support, we can help them stay warm, safe, and independent.

Thanks to our Gas Distribution Network partnership, there are several ways to access financial and practical support before the cold weather sets in and things become more urgent.

If you care for someone with dementia, here are just a few actions you can start implementing now to help ensure the coming months are safe, comfortable and affordable:

- Fit & test carbon monoxide alarms regularly
- Get your boiler serviced ahead of winter
- Call our Dementia Support Line for info on local grants for energy costs
- Close curtains at dusk and use draught excluders to keep warmth inside
- Set the thermostat and use timers – aiming for around 18–21°C
- Join the Priority Services Register – a free support service for people living with dementia

[Image description:
A winter-style infographic with a heading that reads: 6 ways to keep someone with dementia safe and warm in winter. Each tip has a small illustration with text underneath that advises the following: setting thermostats and using timers, joining the priority services register, calling our dementia support line, servicing your boiler, testing carbon monoxide alarms, closing curtains and using draught excluders.]