Lord’s Care Solutions

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

A message for all the amazing young carers as we round off the month. Thank you to everyone who showed their support on ❤️

📸 All On The Board

28/03/2026

🌞 Good news klaxon! The clocks go forward this Sunday at 1am, bringing longer and lighter days.

While we can’t promise sunshine, more daylight can help lift your mood and energy.

28/03/2026

Reminder - British Summer Time starts this Sunday⏰

When the clocks go forward it can be confusing for all of us, but it can be especially disorientating for people living with dementia, who might struggle with awareness of time.

As our days get longer and brighter, people living with dementia may find it harder to differentiate between 6am and 6pm. This disrupts their natural circadian rhythm and makes it hard for them, and those who care for them, to ensure they get enough sleep.

Thankfully there are a few easy things we can do to help minimise any disruption.

🌙 Consider having dinner and going to bed an hour earlier on Saturday. This means the person you’re caring for can still get enough sleep and can wake up at their usual time on Sunday, and that their routine will only be different for an evening rather than the whole day.

📆 Keep to a regular routine during the day and at bedtime. This can help to regulate a disrupted body clock. Doing regular activities at the same time each day – for example, going for a walk after breakfast – can help a person with dementia make sense of the time.

🚶‍♀️ Gentle exercise during the day can help the person feel sleepier during the evening, meaning they’ll go to bed at their usual time. If this isn’t an option, keeping them active during the day can have a similar effect. You could also consider using blackout curtains to reduce sunlight in the evenings.

⏰ Invest in an auto-setting clock. Some people with dementia can find it tricky to read a clock face, so often digital clocks are easier. You can also get clocks that show the day of the week and date as well as the time, and for some people a day/night clock can help them distinguish what time of day it is.

28/03/2026

🌟 Let’s Celebrate Your Volunteers Again! 🌟

We’re excited to announce the return of volunteer recognition at this year’s Support Staffordshire June Market Place forums!

Nominate here: https://bit.ly/449ish.g

Just like last year, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible volunteers who make a difference in our communities every single day. 🙌 From their tireless work to the kindness they bring, we’ve seen their impact, and we’re doing it again in 2026.

🎉 How it Works: The June Market Place forums are a fantastic opportunity for Member organisations to promote their work. And, as part of the event, we’ll host a formal Volunteer Recognition Ceremony to publicly thank those who go above and beyond. This includes a Roll of Honour presentation with certificates and a HUGE round of applause! 🎤👏

✨ We Need Your Nominations! Do you have a volunteer or team who has made a special impact in your organisation over the past year? Nominate them for recognition! You can nominate up to 3 people per organisation, and if you work across multiple districts, you can nominate in each district.

It’s simple—no judging, just pure recognition! Everyone nominated will receive a certificate and be celebrated with applause! 🙌

📅 Forum Dates & Venues:
- Newcastle: Thursday 4th June, 2pm-4pm at St Wulstan’s Community Centre, ST5 0EG
- South Staffordshire: Thursday 11th June, 1:30pm-3:30pm at Perton Civic Centre, WV6 7PD
- Lichfield District: Wednesday 17th June, 1pm-3pm at Burntwood Memorial Institute, WS7 9BE
- Stafford District: Thursday 18th June, 1:30pm-3:30pm at Rising Brook Community Church, ST17 9LT
- Cannock Chase: Tuesday 23rd June, 10:30am-12:30pm at Lea Hall Miners Club, WS15 2LB
- Staffordshire Moorlands: Tuesday 23rd June, 4pm-6pm at Salvation Army Hall, Leek, ST13 5EE
- Tamworth: Wednesday 24th June, 1pm-3pm at DBC Club for Young People, B77 1PQ
- East Staffordshire: Thursday 25th June, 1:00pm-3:00pm at Riverside Church, DE14 1LD

💥 Nominate by Friday 1st May 2026 at 5pm!

✨ Make sure your nominated volunteers can attend, and don’t forget—keep it a surprise! If you’ve got a large team, pick a select few to attend as space is limited.

24/03/2026

Key safes allow your family members, home carers and the emergency services to quickly enter your home, which particularly helps older people living alone to stay independent.

https://www.homecare.co.uk/advice/key-safes-for-older-people-are-they-safe-where-to-install-it?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=Advice

24/03/2026

We're committed to improving access to trusted information and support for families navigating later-life care, which is why we're pleased to be partnering with the team as Carents.co.uk to help support adult children caring for aging parents.

homecare.co.uk is the UK’s leading website for finding and choosing home care services. It lists all registered home care agencies in the UK and provides verified reviews and displays registered UK inspection ratings to help families make informed care decisions.

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