IOW Care Solutions

18/08/2026

August is FULL - thank you to all my existing clients 💛

A little update from IOW Care Solutions…
My regular August diary is now fully booked, and I’m already taking enquiries for September, October and going forward.

If you’re looking for reliable, person-centred support on a regular weekly basis, now is a good time to get in touch and secure a slot.

My bespoke services can include:
• Personal care
• Companionship
• Post-hospital recovery
• Shopping & appointments
• Medication support
• Getting out and about
• Practical day-to-day support

I offer bespoke, unrushed care with continuity and a personal touch.

📍 East Wight
📅 September & October bookings now open
📞 Anthea 07955 344402

17/08/2026

I was a little early for my first visit this morning, so I took a stroll at Seaview. Beautiful, cool and peaceful.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead 💙

13/08/2026

🌟 A little milestone for IOW Care Solutions 🌟

Today I’m proud to have completed the Professional Carers Network Professional Standards.

But what does that actually mean?
It means I have formally demonstrated my commitment to working legally, safely and professionally and to providing care with the standards, accountability and professionalism that people should be able to expect from someone they trust in their own home.

Being independent doesn’t mean working without standards. I’m super proud of the work I do, proud to keep learning, and proud to be part of a professional network that is working to raise standards across the care sector.

Professional care matters. And so do the standards behind it. 💙💛

09/08/2026

I’ve signed. Will you?

NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) funding can be a lifeline for people with long-term complex health needs and their unpaid carers in England. But many families are missing out this vital funding because the assessment process is flawed. It doesn’t have to be this way. Right now, you have a critical...

09/08/2026

Carer or cleaner? They’re not the same job. 🧹❤️

This is something that gets a little blurred sometimes, so I thought it was worth talking about.

A cleaner is there to clean your home. That’s their job - and a very important one.

A carer is there to support you.
That might mean helping with personal care, getting dressed, preparing food, prompting or administering medication, supporting mobility, accompanying someone to appointments, shopping, providing companionship or helping someone regain confidence after hospital.

And yes, a carer may well do some light domestic tasks along the way - putting a load of washing on, changing the bed, washing up after preparing lunch or keeping the immediate environment safe and tidy.

But there is a difference between supporting someone's care needs and providing a house-cleaning service.

If a person needs two hours of deep cleaning, that is a cleaner's role.

If someone needs support to shower, get dressed, have breakfast, take their medication and get ready for the day - that's care.

And sometimes, what a person really needs is a bit of both.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking on a cleaner and a carer. In fact, separating the roles can mean that you get the support they're actually there to provide.

I work alongside some brilliant cleaning professionals and our roles compliment each other perfectly.

Call me on 07955 344402 for my current availability.

Anthea 💙

07/08/2026

It's been a little quieter on here lately...

Not because I've disappeared, but because I've been busy doing what I love most - supporting my wonderful clients.

Every now and then I get a few moments to pause and enjoy somewhere as beautiful as Priory Bay. It's a reminder of how important it is to slow down, breathe, and appreciate the simple things in life.

I hope you're all finding a few moments of peace this summer. 💙

Also, just reminder that if you're feeling overwhelmed by the care system, have questions about care in general, or you're simply not sure where to start, you're always welcome to give me a call. You don't have to be a client to ask for advice, and if I can point you in the right direction, I'm happy to help.

📞 07955 344402

Happy weekend everyone!
Anthea 💙

30/07/2026

If you or a loved one are looking for reliable, compassionate support in the East Wight area, I'd be happy to have an informal chat about how I can help. Please get in touch to discuss my current availability.

📞 Anthea 07955 344402. Or email [email protected]

30/07/2026

Every day, we make choices.

Some are simple. Some are difficult. Some are decisions others might not agree with. But having mental capacity doesn't mean making the "right" decision – it means having the ability to understand, weigh up the information and make your own choice.

One of the most important principles of the Mental Capacity Act is that people have the right to make what others may see as an unwise decision.

As carers, our role isn't to take control. It's to:

💛 Support people to make their own decisions.

💛 Respect their wishes and values.

💛 Protect their dignity, rights and independence.

Good care isn't about making decisions for people. It's about empowering people to make decisions for themselves wherever possible.

18/07/2026

Are there any other self-employed care workers in the East Wight area? (or anyone considering becoming one?)

I’m an independent carer and increasingly I find myself having to turn people away due to high demand. I’d like to connect with another self employed care worker, so we can offer greater flexibility to our respective clients, while each remaining fully independent and contracting directly with our clients individually.

This could mean supporting each other with things like holiday cover, additional care hours, sharing knowledge and being on hand to help each other out.

Working independently in care can be incredibly rewarding, and it would be lovely to connect with someone local who feels the same.

If you’re already a self-employed care worker in East Wight, or you’re interested in becoming one, please comment below or send me a message.

Feel free to tag any amazing local care workers you know too.

Thank you, Anthea x

17/07/2026

**Could you or someone you know be entitled to Attendance Allowance?**

If you’re of State Pension age and need a bit of help because of a physical or mental health condition, then you could qualify.

✅ It is **not means-tested** Savings and income do not affect the claim

✅ The money can be used however it helps - including towards care, cleaning, transport, heating, meals or other support

✅ People who pay all their own care-home or assisted-living costs may still qualify

The current weekly rates are:

• **£76.70** - for help or supervision during the day or night

• **£114.60** - for help or supervision during both the day and night, or under special end-of-life rules

The application is based on the help a person reasonably needs, even if they are not currently receiving that help.

I can assist with form filling, help you understand the questions and make sure the relevant information about your daily support needs is clearly included. Call Anthea on 07955 344402 or email [email protected]

Many eligible people miss out because they assume they will not qualify. It is always worth checking.

📌 Please share this post with anyone who may find it helpful.

*Information applies to Attendance Allowance in England and Wales. In Scotland, new applicants claim Pension Age Disability Payment instead.*