Purely Care

03/11/2025

With Bonfire Night fast approaching, it’s important to know how to respond to burns.

Recognising whether a burn is superficial, partial thickness, or full thickness can help you provide the right first aid promptly. 💥

We hope everyone enjoys themselves whilst staying safe! If you see our volunteers, be sure to give them a wave! 👋

03/11/2025

😌 It’s National Stress Awareness Week (3–7 November)

We all feel stressed from time to time, and it’s a normal part of life. But when stress starts to feel overwhelming or hard to manage, it’s important to reach out for support.

Talking can really help. Whether it’s about work, relationships, or life’s ups and downs, we’re here to listen and support you.

💬 Visit nandwtalkingtherapies.org.uk

📞 Or call 0300 123 1503 to refer yourself today.

Take a moment this week to check in with yourself and someone else too. Small conversations can make a big difference.

03/11/2025

02/11/2025

02/11/2025

Smell is one of the senses we sometimes forget about. This activity from NAPA suggests using herbs, but you can use perfumes, fruit or other food stuffs too.

01/11/2025

“Don’t think it can’t happen to you. It can happen anytime to anyone, anywhere.”

Former nurse Janet Hancock never imagined she would become the patient.

In April 2024 she was rushed to hospital with severe abdominal pain and went into septic shock.

Her recovery has included PTSD, fatigue and brain fog – but she’s gradually getting her life back on track.

Don't forget, you can get free nurse-led support via our website if, like Janet, you've been affected by Post Sepsis Syndrome.

Read Janet's Sepsis Voices story and learn the signs that save lives today: https://sepsistrust.org/sepsisvoices/janet-hancock-sepsis-voices/

31/10/2025

31/10/2025

29/10/2025

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month — a great reminder that your hearing health is worth protecting!

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) remains one of the leading causes of hearing loss, alongside age-related changes. Consistent exposure to loud environments — whether at work, during recreation, or from everyday noise — can damage the delicate structures of the inner ear over time.

The good news is that NIHL is largely preventable.

➡️ Use hearing protection in loud settings.
➡️ Take listening breaks.
➡️ Keep volume levels at a safe range.

Protecting your hearing today helps preserve it for years to come!

29/10/2025

Symptoms of a Stroke:

Face weakness: Can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped?

Arm weakness: Can the person raise both arms fully and keep them there?

Speech problems: Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say? Is their speech slurred?

Time to call 999: if you see any one of these signs.