Able Community Care

27/10/2025

Traffic Light Labelling
This is part of the UK's voluntary traffic light system, which uses red, (high), amber (medium), and green (low) to show how healthy a food is at a glance.
• Red means the product is high in a nutrient and you should try to cut down, eat less often or eat smaller amounts.
• Amber means medium. If a food contains mostly amber, you can eat it most of the time.
• Green means low. The more green lights a label displays, the healthier the food is.
Approximately two-thirds of food products on UK shelves display front-of-pack nutritional labelling, commonly known as "traffic light" labelling

17/10/2025

The Friday Care Tip
The Attendance Allowance
Estimates from several organisations advise that there are over one million people who could claim The Attendance Allowance but currently are not doing so.
The Allowance is for people aged 66 or over who have a disability or long-term health condition that requires help with personal care or supervision. It is not means-tested, so your income, savings, and capital do not affect your entitlement to claim it.
There are two rates in 2025: Higher rate £110.40 pw and Lower rate £73.90.
To apply, you will need:
• your National Insurance number.
• your address and contact details.
• details of the disability or health condition that you need extra help for.
• details of your GP surgery or medical centre.
• details of your care home, hospital or hospice if you are currently staying in one.
You can apply online at Gov.UK or if you do not have the internet you can call the helpline on 0800 731 0122 to request a paper form by post.
Posted by Able Community Care, nationwide provider of Live-in Care Support.

15/10/2025

Cruise the World with Care and Confidence

Travel with a Holiday Care Companion who will offer assistance when travelling, support onboard, mobility, help with excursions, other activities and in addition, one to one personal care throughout your holiday.

Your Care, Your Holiday, Your Way

Call us today to discuss your 2026 cruise plans, 01603 764567 or complete the Holiday Care Companion application form online at www.ablecommunitycare.com,
• We support individuals or couples who value luxury travel but need extra support.
• Those who wish to cruise independently without relying on family to help.

How it works

• Tell us about your cruise plans
• Let us match you with a professional Care Companion
• Let us give you a quotation for the cost

The world is still yours to explore, and we can make it possible.

Able Community Care was established in 1980 and provides live-in, care support throughout the United Kingdom and the offshore islands.

Our Holiday Care Companions can travel worldwide, wherever you want to go. Call 01603 764567 and speak to Karen for further information and a Holiday Care Companion brochure.
www.ablecommunitycare.com.
Able Community Care, based in Norfolk but available everywhere.

Live in Care across the UK and Channel Islands. Trusted care since 1980 , for details please call with no obligation 01603-764567.

13/10/2025

Looking after elderly parents or relatives can be challenging – especially if they live in rural or remote areas where support isn’t always close by.

Since 1980, Able Community Care has been helping families across Scotland to keep older people safe, comfortable and independent at home. Our experienced Live-in Carers provide ‘round the clock support’ tailored to each person’s needs, giving families peace of mind.

Request a free Live-in Care Information Pack to find out more about how we can help your loved ones stay where they are happiest – at home.

Call 01603 764567 or email to; info@ablecommunitycare.com or visit our website at; www.ablecommunitycare.com

It is better to know us and not need us than need us and not know us.

Live in Care across the UK and Channel Islands. Trusted care since 1980 , for details please call with no obligation 01603-764567.

10/10/2025

The Friday Care Tip

What is The Blue Light Card?

The Blue Light Card is a UK-based discount service offering exclusive savings on over 15,000 partner brands for those working in:
• The emergency services,
• The NHS,
• Individuals employed in the Social Care Sector.
• Teaching, and the Armed Forces.
Many chain restaurants have signed up to offer discounts as have many clothing retailers, supermarkets, travel agents, home and garden retailers, etc.

To find out more and to see if you are eligible visit: www.bluelightcard.co.uk

Posted by Able Community Care – nationwide provider of Live-in, Care Support since 1980.
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For an information pack please call 01603 764567.

Live in Care across the UK and Channel Islands. Trusted care since 1980 , for details please call with no obligation 01603-764567.

09/10/2025

As the festive season approaches, our thoughts turn to Christmas shopping, twinkling decorations, and quality time with loved ones. But behind the scenes, the busiest time of year is also our most important time.
We're proud to share that Able Community Care maintains 100% reliability — and that commitment doesn't take a holiday. Our dedicated Care Managers and Live-in Carers are already working together to ensure seamless support for our clients throughout Christmas and the New Year.
Many of our Carers are choosing to spend the festive season caring rather than celebrating with their own families. It's a sacrifice they make year after year, and we are deeply grateful for their unwavering dedication and personal commitment.
Our Care Managers work tirelessly behind the scenes to facilitate this reliability, coordinating schedules and ensuring everything runs smoothly so our clients receive continuous, uninterrupted care.
Continuity of care isn't just what we promise — it's what we deliver, every single day, even on the days that matter most.

07/10/2025

This was received this morning from the daughter of a client we care for in the North of Scotland. Christine* is the name of the Live-in Carer we introduced to our client and her family.

Many thanks Christine*
Your care, experience, knowledge and kindness shone through in your work with mum.
We would be delighted to have you back anytime you have availability and can cope with the journey.
Hope it is a safe trip home.
Betty*

*Names have been changed.

03/10/2025

In the month of September, we gave out free of charge, 800+, of our Do Not Knock door stickers. These are still available and if you know of an older person who would like one, please email to: info@ablecommunitycare.com

03/10/2025

The Friday Care Tip
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, will shut at least 303 bank branches in 2025 and 2026, after the Group announced a further 49 closures. To find out if your bank is going to close, go to moneysavingexpert.com where a list can be accessed.
Posted by Able Community Care, nationwide, live-in, care provider since 1980.
www.ablecommunitycare.com

Live in Care across the UK and Channel Islands. Trusted care since 1980 , for details please call with no obligation 01603-764567.

03/10/2025

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, will shut at least 303 bank branches in 2025 and 2026, after the Group announced a further 49 closures. To find out if your bank is going to close, go to moneysavingexpert.com where a list can be accessed.

03/10/2025

Live-in Carer Required – Nottinghamshire
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable, self-employed, live-in carer to support a 40-year-old gentleman living with cerebral palsy on a fortnightly, rotational basis. He is a wheelchair user with speech impairment and requires assistance with all aspects of care support.
Location: Nottinghamshire
• Interests: Enjoys boxing and football
• Pet: Small friendly dog
• Mobility vehicle provided – driver preferred
• £950 per week including food & travel
The ideal candidate will be patient, have at least one year’s professional care experience and able to provide consistent, respectful support. This role would suit someone who can share and encourage the client’s interests, while offering companionship in a relaxed, homely environment.
If you are an experienced carer looking for a rewarding placement, please get in touch in the first instance with Karen Robinson on 01603 281913.
Able Community Care, nationwide live-in care provider since 1980.

Live in Care across the UK and Channel Islands. Trusted care since 1980 , for details please call with no obligation 01603-764567.

26/09/2025

Today, we proudly celebrate the 45th anniversary of Able Community Care, established in 1980. For more than four decades, our dedicated live-in, carers have had the privilege of supporting our clients to remain where they feel most comfortable and independent – in their own homes. We are grateful for the trust placed in us and look forward, to many more years of delivering compassionate care and promoting independence.
www.ablecommunitycare.com Nationwide Live-in, Care Provider. T: 01603 764567

Live in Care across the UK and Channel Islands. Trusted care since 1980 , for details please call with no obligation 01603-764567.