Isn’t it lovely to be looking forward to a ‘normal’ Christmas after the uncertainty of the past few Covid Christmases. Of course, being normal does mean a return to some of the stresses and strains of the season, buying presents for friends and family, making travel...
An old fashioned view of self-care may be that it’s self-indulgence, but research shows that looking after ourselves can help with both our physical and emotional wellbeing in the short and longer term. Did you know that there is even a National Self Care Week,...
It’s horrifying to know that between 10-15% of all 999 calls are due to falls, and falls prevention is now a priority. Recovering from a fall can take a long time, and we know through our own experiences at Home & Company that regaining full health and confidence...
Death and bereavement have been very much on our minds over the past few weeks. The national, and indeed international, response to the death of Queen Elizabeth II has reminded us all about the importance of being able to show and share one’s feelings. In some...
We’ve had a great summer but inevitably it won’t be too long until we’re putting the heating on. Fuel price rises in recent months have been eye-watering, and the price cap on dual fuel costs, set at £3549 (the highest rate ever to date), comes into effect...
