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30/12/2025

As many people have been enjoying precious time off with family and friends this Christmas, we want to pause and reflect on the incredible dedication shown by the Welcome Independent Living care team.

While the festive season brings rest and celebration for many, our carers have been out every day and night, delivering compassionate, dignified and person-centred care to those who rely on us. Your commitment ensures that people feel safe, supported and cared for in their own homes – especially at a time of year when that care matters most.

Thank you for the kindness you show, the sacrifices you make, and the professionalism you bring to every visit. Christmas would not be the same for so many without you, and we are immensely proud of the care you deliver, not just at Christmas, but all year round.

With heartfelt thanks from all of the management team at Welcome Independent Living

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Today we celebrate the birthday of our oh so fabulous Steph Thomas....Happy Birthday Steph from everyone at Welcome Inde...
26/12/2025

Today we celebrate the birthday of our oh so fabulous Steph Thomas....Happy Birthday Steph from everyone at Welcome Independent Living! sshhhhh it's the big 60!

Sixty on Boxing Day – A Steph-tacular Celebration!

On Boxing Day, when leftovers reign,
And telly repeats drive us half insane,
There’s one more reason to raise a cheer—
Steph turns 60 (yes, we said it 😆), this year!

Business Director, cool and wise,
With laser focus and new eagle eyes,
Running Welcome with heart and flair,
And somehow keeping us all in line (mostly fair!).

She’s seen trends come, she’s seen them go,
From fax machines to “Can you Zoom?” you know,
Policies change, but one thing’s true—
Steph’s steady leadership sees us through.

At 60, she’s not slowing down,
She’s hitting stride, she’s wearing the crown,
Experience? Bags of it. Style? Class.
And a laugh that reminds us work can be a blast.

So here’s to Steph, on this festive day,
When birthdays and Boxing Day collide in a way,
May your cake be big, your presents be neat,
And your team behave… at least until New Year’s week 😉

Happy Birthday, Steph—legend, leader, star,
At 60 you’re exactly perfect as you are 🎂🥂🥰

🎄✨ A Massive Merry Christmas from Welcome Independent Living & Sunnyside Rest Home! ✨🎄This Christmas, we want to say a h...
24/12/2025

🎄✨ A Massive Merry Christmas from Welcome Independent Living & Sunnyside Rest Home! ✨🎄

This Christmas, we want to say a huge thank you to all of our incredible staff and customers. Your kindness, dedication, and trust mean the world to us.

To our amazing team, thank you for all you do every single day. And to our wonderful customers, thank you for letting us support you and be part of your lives.

We hope your Christmas is filled with warmth, joy, and special moments with the people who matter most. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Welcome Independent Living 🎅🎁🎄

A Christmas Message from Welcome Independent Living and Sunnyside Rest home.As we come to the end of the year and look t...
24/12/2025

A Christmas Message from Welcome Independent Living and Sunnyside Rest home.

As we come to the end of the year and look toward Christmas and the New Year, we want to take a moment to say a truly heartfelt thank you.

To our incredible care staff at Welcome Independent Living and Sunnyside Rest Home – your dedication, compassion and professionalism never go unnoticed. While many people are spending Christmas at home with loved ones, you will be working throughout the festive season, providing care, comfort and reassurance to those who need it most. That commitment speaks volumes about the kind of people you are, and we are endlessly grateful for everything you do, every single day.
To our customers and residents, thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives. It is a privilege to support you, and we are honoured by the trust you place in us.
To the families and loved ones of our customers and residents, thank you for your ongoing support, understanding and partnership. Your kindness and appreciation mean more than words can say.

And to all the colleagues, professionals and partners we work alongside, thank you for your collaboration, shared values and commitment to delivering the very best care.

This Christmas, we ask everyone to spare a special thought for our carers working through Christmas and New Year. Your hard work, warmth and humanity make a real difference, and you truly embody the values of Welcome Independent Living and Sunnyside Rest Home.

From all of us, we wish you a peaceful Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.

With our sincerest thanks and warmest wishes from all of the management team at Welcome Independent Living and Sunnyside Rest Home. 🎄✨

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❤️🎄❤️ WELCOME ❤️🎄❤️
❤️🎄❤️ INDEPENDENT ❤️🎄❤️
❤️🎄❤️ LIVING ❤️🎄❤️
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Please note that our care office will close for the Christmas and new year period at around 12:30 pm today and re-open on Monday 5 January 2026. However for our domiciliary care customers and their families and friends, if you have and questions or need any help, please contact our on-call phones in each of the following areas.

Halifax, Elland and Brighouse Locality – 07368 966 292
Hebden Bridge Locality – 07368 619 003
Todmorden Locality – 07794 345 331

Great to see our fabulous recently retired colleague Janice Barford popping in to see us at Welcome Independent Living j...
20/12/2025

Great to see our fabulous recently retired colleague Janice Barford popping in to see us at Welcome Independent Living just before Christmas.
Janice managed to fit us in between some of her visits to Grand Canaria, Spanish mainland, Durham, Cyprus, Lapland, Helsinki , Spain again in the New Year and no doubt many more👍.
Janice says she is missing everyone at Sunnyside Rest Home & Sunnybank Community Hub - Whitworth too and will be calling in soon ❤️

🎄✨ Happy Mad Friday! ✨🎄To all of our amazing carers working so hard and our wonderful customers, we just want to say tha...
19/12/2025

🎄✨ Happy Mad Friday! ✨🎄

To all of our amazing carers working so hard and our wonderful customers, we just want to say thank you.

We know today can be a little mad, a little busy, (and very festive), so please take care, be kind to yourselves and each other, and enjoy the Christmas spirit wherever you are 🎅❄️

Let’s spread some Christmas cheer! 🎁✨

From all of us at Welcome Independent Living ❤️

19/12/2025

Here at Welcome Independent Living and Sunnyside Rest Home we don't just care for the "12 days of Christmas" We care 365 days of the year. However here's a little tune to singalong to celebrate everything we do and to celebrate our amazing staff that go the extra mile!

🎶 The Twelve Days of Caring from – Welcome Independent Living and Sunnyside Rest Home 🎶

On the first day of Christmas, Welcome gave to me,
A heart full of care, respect and dignity ❤️

On the second day of Christmas, Welcome gave to me,
Two listening ears,
And a heart full of care, respect and dignity.

On the third day of Christmas, Welcome gave to me,
Three core values shining bright,
Two listening ears,
And a heart full of care, respect and dignity.

On the fourth day of Christmas, Welcome gave to me,
Four caring hands supporting daily life,
Three core values shining bright,
Two listening ears,
And a heart full of care, respect and dignity.

On the fifth day of Christmas, Welcome gave to me,
Five golden smiles 😄😄😄😄😄
From carers who go the extra mile,
Four caring hands supporting daily life,
Three core values shining bright,
Two listening ears,
And a heart full of care, respect and dignity.

On the sixth day of Christmas, Welcome gave to me,
Six care plans for independence,
Five golden smiles,
Four caring hands supporting daily life,
Three core values shining bright,
Two listening ears,
And a heart full of care, respect and dignity.

On the seventh day of Christmas, Welcome gave to me,
Seven and more Sunnyside stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Supporting residents night and day,
Six care plans for independence,
Five golden smiles,
Four caring hands supporting daily life,
Three core values shining bright,
Two listening ears,
And a heart full of care, respect and dignity.

On the eighth day of Christmas, Welcome gave to me,
Eight moments of kindness, shared with care,
Seven and more Sunnyside stars,
Six care plans for independence,
Five golden smiles,
Four caring hands supporting daily life,
Three core values shining bright,
Two listening ears,
And a heart full of care, respect and dignity.

On the ninth day of Christmas, Welcome gave to me,
Nine acts of teamwork, strong and true,
Eight moments of kindness,
Seven and more Sunnyside stars,
Six care plans for independence,
Five golden smiles,
Four caring hands supporting daily life,
Three core values shining bright,
Two listening ears,
And a heart full of care, respect and dignity.

On the tenth day of Christmas, Welcome gave to me,
Ten dedicated carers, proud to wear the badge,
Nine acts of teamwork,
Eight moments of kindness,
Seven and more Sunnyside stars,
Six care plans for independence,
Five golden smiles,
Four caring hands supporting daily life,
Three core values shining bright,
Two listening ears,
And a heart full of care, respect and dignity.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, Welcome gave to me,
Eleven residents smiling, safe and supported,
Ten dedicated carers,
Nine acts of teamwork,
Eight moments of kindness,
Seven and more Sunnyside stars,
Six care plans for independence,
Five golden smiles,
Four caring hands supporting daily life,
Three core values shining bright,
Two listening ears,
And a heart full of care, respect and dignity.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, Welcome gave to me,
Twelve months of outstanding care 🎄✨
From our carers all across Calderdale and our Sunnyside staff and carers all around,
Working with compassion, pride and unity,
Making Welcome Independent Living
A place where people truly matter ❤️

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8 Years On — Same Values, Same Pride in Care ❤️Back when we made this video about Welcome Independent Living, we wanted ...
18/12/2025

8 Years On — Same Values, Same Pride in Care ❤️

Back when we made this video about Welcome Independent Living, we wanted to show the heart of who we are — our values, our community focus, and the incredible pride our carers take in their work. That message hasn’t changed — and we’re just as proud of our team today as we were then.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QC3_YEwUoI&t=6s

Since then, our commitment to providing compassionate, personalised care in people’s homes has stayed at the centre of everything we do. Our local carers continue to go above and beyond every day — delivering not just care, but respect, dignity, and warmth to the people we support.

From supporting everyday living to helping people remain independent in their own homes, we’re proud of our history, our values, and the amazing team of carers who make it all possible. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey — and a huge thank you to our carers for embodying what Welcome Independent Living is all about still today. ❤️

We are Welcome Independent Living, proudly sponsoring Hannah Cockroft MBE

❄️ Winter Wellbeing at Home ❄️As the colder months set in, staying safe, warm and supported at home is more important th...
17/12/2025

❄️ Winter Wellbeing at Home ❄️

As the colder months set in, staying safe, warm and supported at home is more important than ever. Domiciliary care helps people maintain independence while getting the right support with daily routines, meals, medication and companionship

At Welcome Independent Living, our care is tailored around each person — supporting comfort, dignity and wellbeing through the winter season and beyond.

If you or a loved one could benefit from extra support at home, we’re here to help.

📞 Get in touch today to find out more about our home care services. We care

https://www.welcomeindependentliving.co.uk/


🎄✨ Christmas Jumper Day at Welcome Independent Living! ✨🎄The team is officially in the festive spirit! Today we’ve swapp...
11/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Jumper Day at Welcome Independent Living! ✨🎄

The team is officially in the festive spirit! Today we’ve swapped uniforms for our most Christmassy jumpers ❤️

It’s a very wet one out there today, so please spare a thought for our amazing carers who are out in all weathers! 🌧️ We...
09/12/2025

It’s a very wet one out there today, so please spare a thought for our amazing carers who are out in all weathers! 🌧️
We thank each and every one of you dearly for your hard work, dedication and the care you give, rain or shine.
You are truly appreciated ❤️

🎉 Happy Birthday Willow! 🎉All of us at Welcome Independent Living would like to wish our wonderful carer Willow Dutton t...
08/12/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday Willow! 🎉

All of us at Welcome Independent Living would like to wish our wonderful carer Willow Dutton the happiest of birthdays! 🌟💙

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Elphin House, 1 New Road, Mytholmroyd
Hebden Bridge
HX75DZ

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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