Spire Homecare Frome

04/11/2026

💙 November is Diabetes Awareness Month – Let's Learn Together! 💙

At Spire Homecare Frome, we're helping to raise awareness of diabetes and encouraging everyone to understand more about this condition.

Did you know there are different types of diabetes?

🔵 Type 1 Diabetes – An autoimmune condition where the body stops producing insulin. It can develop at any age and requires insulin treatment.

🔵 Type 2 Diabetes – A condition where the body doesn't use insulin effectively or cannot produce enough. It can develop gradually, sometimes without obvious symptoms.

Both types require understanding, appropriate treatment and ongoing support.

For people receiving care at home, having support that recognises their individual health needs can help them feel more confident and independent.

💙 Knowledge helps us care better. Please share to help raise awareness.

02/11/2026

💙 Good Care Starts with Listening! 💙

Every person we support has their own story, routines, preferences and wishes, and understanding these is such an important part of providing quality care.

In our latest Spire Homecare blog, Toni Rowbotham, Care Quality Lead at our Trowbridge branch, shares what a typical day looks like and how she works with clients and their families to create care plans that truly reflect their needs.

One of the things Toni highlights is that a care plan isn't set in stone.

As someone's circumstances change, their care and support can change too.

That's something we strongly believe in here at Spire Homecare Frome.

Whether someone needs a little extra support with everyday tasks or more regular assistance, their choices and independence should always come first.

💙 It's a lovely insight into the dedication and thought that goes into providing care at home.

📖 Read Toni's blog here:
https://www.spirehomecare.co.uk/blog/day-in-the-life-care-quality-lead

30/10/2026

🎃 A Gentle Halloween Reminder from Spire Homecare 💙

Halloween is an exciting time for many families, but please remember that not everyone enjoys unexpected visitors knocking at their door.

For some elderly and vulnerable adults, particularly those living with dementia, loud noises, unfamiliar costumes and unexpected knocks can be frightening or distressing.

🏡 Please only visit homes where trick-or-treaters are clearly welcome.

A little kindness and consideration can make a big difference.

Let's help everyone in our communities feel safe and respected this Halloween.

💙 Be kind. Be thoughtful. Respect every home.

Please share this reminder with friends and family.

29/10/2026

🏡 Growing Older Shouldn't Mean Giving Up the Things You Love.

Your favourite armchair. Your garden. Your pets. Your friends and neighbours. The familiar routines that make your house feel like home.

When someone begins to need more care, leaving all of this behind can be a difficult prospect.

💙 At Spire Homecare Frome, we want local families to know that Live-in Care could offer another way forward.

With a carefully matched live-in carer, people can continue enjoying their own home and lifestyle while receiving help with everyday activities, personal care, meals and companionship.

Whether that's enjoying a morning coffee, going for a walk, visiting a local café or spending time with family, care should support the life someone wants to live.

Our Live-in Care Manager, Natalie Morgan, has written a lovely and informative blog about what live-in care really looks like, including how she matches carers with clients based on their personalities, interests and individual needs.

📖 Read Natalie's blog here:
https://www.spirehomecare.co.uk/blog/live-in-care-explained

If you have a family member in Frome or the surrounding villages who may benefit from more support at home, we'd love to hear from you.

📞 Call Natalie and our Live-in Care team on 01722 327319.

Sometimes, simply knowing what options are available can make a huge difference.

💙 Please share to help us spread awareness of live-in care within our local community.

25/10/2026

This is a great read if you are interested about the journey to getting our new website 🩵

Our old website showed one location, a fraction of our staff and an out-of-date recruitment section. Caroline Burfield explains how a new one was built in a little over a week, and what it changed.

24/10/2026

22/10/2026

💙 Our new client folders have arrived at Spire Homecare Frome 💙

We’re delighted to introduce our new client folders, designed to give clients and families easy access to helpful information about the care and support we provide.

The folders have been created to look professional, clear and easy to use, while also reflecting the warm, person-centred approach we bring to care every day.

We’re really pleased with how they have turned out and look forward to sharing them with both new and existing clients across Frome and the surrounding areas.

Everything we do is built around:

💙 Compassionate Care
💙 Respecting your Choices
💙 Supporting Independence

To find out more about Spire Homecare Frome and the services we provide, please get in touch with our local team or look at our website www.spirehomecare.co.uk

19/10/2026

We would like to wish our CQL Josphine a very happy birthday today.
We hope you liked your presents and cake 🩵