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14/11/2025

Weather Alert ⚠️

The Met Office has issued amber and yellow warnings for heavy rain across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire 🌧️.

Multiple flood alerts are now in place: https://orlo.uk/1wOLy

🚨 Motorists, please take extra care:

• Beware of surface water, flooding and debris on the roads
• Reduce your speed and keep back from the vehicle in front
• Do not attempt to drive through flood water – just 12 inches of water is enough to float your car
• Report blocked roads to Highways or your local authority Herefordshire Council, Shropshire Council, Telford & Wrekin Council and Worcestershire County Council
• Your local council has more information about road closures

📞 Please only call 999 in an emergency or where there’s a risk to life.

For advice on flood preparedness and updates, visit: https://orlo.uk/iG5LX

13/11/2025

✨World kindness day✨

This day serves as a reminder of the positive impact that kindness can have on individuals, communities, and the world at large. It encourages people to perform intentional acts of kindness and foster a culture of compassion and generosity🌸🌻

12/11/2025

🚘 Limited spaces available for Mature Driver Awareness sessions in Telford and Oswestry
📆 Spaces allocated on first come first served basis - see attached poster for the booking email details

West Mercia Roads Policing
Travel Telford
West Mercia PCC

12/11/2025

In the cold weather, don't forget to look out for anyone close to you who might struggle with the drop in temperature.❄️🥶☁️

Check this list for those at higher risk, and for some useful tips;

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10/11/2025

DISABILITY HISTORY MONTH UK 2025 💙🧡

Disability History Month is a period dedicated to recognising and celebrating the history, achievements, struggles, and contributions of people with disabilities.

It aims to increase awareness, challenge stereotypes, and promote inclusion, accessibility, and equality.
The month often highlights key historical events, legislation, and advocacy efforts that have shaped the rights of disabled individuals.

In the UK it is celebrated 14th November - 20th December and each year has a different theme.

This years theme is "Creating Strategic Multisectoral Partnerships for a Disability-Inclusive Society"

06/11/2025

😌✨ National Stress Awareness Day | 5 Nov 2025 ✨😌

Let’s raise awareness about stress and share ways to stay well. 💚

We all experience stress from time to time. And we all deal with stress differently.💜

When stress is too intense or lasts for a long time, it can affect our physical and mental health.🧠

We may not be able to avoid stress completely, but here are five ways to help manage it before it becomes overwhelming.✅

This guide offers techniques to help you manage and reduce your stress. Check it outnow:
https://shorturl.at/GWrUg

05/11/2025

The 5th of November

Not every spark lights up the sky,
Not every flame burns bright on high,
Some glimmer softly, warm and near
Like you, who care, year after year.

While bonfires crackle, crowds delight,
You walk through calm with gentle words,
with steady hands,
You bring a peace that few demands.

No fireworks mark the care you give,
No headlines tell the lives you lift,
But in each smile, each breath, each tear,
Your quiet light is what we cheer.

So on this night of flame and spark,
We honour those who heal the dark
For kindness is the truest fire,
And you, the light we all admire 🎆

04/11/2025

Have you ever heard the term ‘sandwich carer’?

This means someone who's caring for a parent, or other older relative, while also raising children – and often working a job, too.

An estimated 2.4 million people in the UK care for both older and younger generations, so if this describes you, then you’re not alone. And this ‘triple burden’ of care can have a huge impact on physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

We asked members of our Dementia Support Forum what advice they would offer to others finding themselves ‘sandwiched’ between caring responsibilities.

Here’s what they said:

‘Lay out your boundaries. Realistically, what can you do without compromising your wellbeing? It was only when I broke down that I realised I couldn’t do it anymore.'

‘Don’t overpromise. I always said to my mum I would keep her independent and at home as long as possible, but I never promised that we wouldn’t consider a care home.’

‘Ask for help (and then take it!) I have a good friend who my son is happy to go with (he’s very attached to me!) so he hasn’t had to sit through all the hospital appointments.’

‘Look after you. You can’t love your “carees” any more if the stress of caring damages your health and wellbeing. Be firm and do the right thing – look after yourself.’

And if you ever need any support or advice, call our Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456.

30/10/2025

🎃👻 Halloween can prove to be a scary time of year for the elderly and people living with dementia or physical limitations.

Please be mindful of this, stay safe and have a Halloween full of fun and shivers, scares and lots of sweet treats! 🍬

Although, just be mindful it’s important as a community that we support and protect our older residents and to be thoughtful and considerate. This can make a significant difference to an individuals sense of well being and safety.

Want some more tips on how to keep safe this Halloween - click the link below for more information 👻🎃

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/latest-news/articles/2018/october/halloween-tips/

28/10/2025

Arranging social care can be a challenge.

From knowing where to start, what type of care and support you need and who pays for it, there are lots of questions to ask.

But you're not alone follow the link below for some more information and tips!

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/care/

Whether you're in need of care and support services, or you care for someone who's ill or disabled, we have information and advice that can help.

26/10/2025

🌟 Join Our Fantastic Care Team! 🌟

We’re recruiting care workers in the local area to help make a real difference in people’s lives.

💜 Why join us?
✅ Supportive, friendly team
✅ Flexible hours to fit around you
✅ Rewarding work helping others every day

Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we’d love to hear from you!

📞 Get in touch today or apply here;
https://linktr.ee/affinityhcshrewsbury

24/10/2025

Myth: “Care work is unskilled.”

Fact: Care work takes skill, patience, empathy, and expertise.

Carers handle medication, support complex needs, and build trust with clients every day — that’s real skill in action.

Care work isn’t “just helping” it’s skilled, meaningful, and vital.

“Kindness is free, but its impact is priceless.”