Carry Fields Home Care Provider

27/06/2026

A great way of encouraging fluid intake if you’re finding this difficult when caring for a relative with dementia 🥰

Increase water intake in people with dementia

27/06/2026

If I haven’t said this enough over the years, please be mindful and check elderly relatives’ slipper soles.

Just this week, one of my elderly chaps took a tumble because of this ( luckily just a few scrapes and a dent in his pride this time - bless him!)

Always check slippers with Velcro fastenings too. If they no longer stick down properly, please throw them in the bin as they can be very hazardous.

Worn soles and faulty fastenings are a common cause of slips, trips and falls, and a simple check could prevent a serious injury

27/06/2026

Here at Carers link Lancashire we support unpaid carers with the following -

☑️ Practical and emotional support - Carers Assessments and Emergency planning
☑️ Peer support & 1:1 support
☑️ Trips and activities
☑️ benefits advice including support to fill in forms
☑️ Access to grants
and much, much more.

We are a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service and support unpaid carers all across East Lancashire including:




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If you'd like to find out more information you can contact us on ☎️ 01254 387444,
or you can complete a self-referral form on our website 📲 https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/
or email 📧 [email protected].

Our friendly staff are here to help. 💙🧡🩷

27/06/2026

Our upcoming FREE MOVING AND HANDLING COURSE will be held on:

🗓️ Tuesday 7th July
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 Hodge House, Nelson, BB9 8LJ

If you are registered with us as a carer and you'd like to book a place visit our website to complete our online booking form: https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/moving-and-handling-course

This course is a fantastic opportunity to meet other carers and learn safe techniques for everyday transfers—helping keep both you and the person you care for safe.

*Ideal for carers supporting individuals with some baseline mobility*

If you'd like a bit more information about whether the course is right for you, email [email protected] with any questions you many have.

24/06/2026

Some medications can change how your body responds to heat and sun exposure. 🌞

Certain medications can affect how your body regulates temperature, controls blood flow, sweats, and stays hydrated. This can make it harder to cope with hot weather and increase the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, or, in severe cases, heatstroke. Other medications might make your skin more sensitive to the sun, meaning you need greater protection.

If you're taking regular medication, it's worth checking whether heat or sun exposure may affect you.

Continue taking your medication as prescribed, unless advised otherwise by a healthcare professional. Speak to your pharmacist or healthcare professional if you have any concerns.

24/06/2026

23/06/2026

A lovely surprise from one of my lovely clients today 🥰

23/06/2026

Hot weather can make some people seriously unwell, especially older people, young children and those with existing health conditions.

Check in on anyone who may be vulnerable and ask for help if you’re at higher risk.

Most heat-related illness can be prevented with simple steps - so stay cool, stay hydrated, and take care of each other.

23/06/2026

The Met Office has issued extreme heat warnings as temperatures are expected to rise significantly across parts of the UK, with the potential for record-breaking June temperatures.
Hot weather can affect anyone, but older people, young children, pregnant women and those with long-term health conditions are particularly at risk.

To stay safe:
☀️ Keep out of the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm)
💧 Drink plenty of water and avoid becoming dehydrated
🏠 Keep your home as cool as possible by closing curtains and blinds
👒 Wear loose, light-coloured clothing and a hat when outdoors
👵 Check on older relatives, neighbours and vulnerable friends
🚑 Seek medical advice if you or someone else becomes unwell due to the heat

Please take care of yourself and others during this period of hot weather.

For the latest forecasts and weather warnings, visit the Met Office:
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/weather-and-climate-news/2026/red-extreme-heat-warning-issued-with-june-temperature-records-forecast-to-break