With this Christmas looking a little different to usual, we’re urging you to check in on your elderly or vulnerable neighbours this festive period.
To help give you some ideas of how you can help out in your local community, we’ve published our Christmas Caring Guide below. These are our top tips to support anyone who may need a little extra help.
Anyone deciding to help friends or neighbours must, of course, adhere to Government safety regulations and procedures and never unnecessarily put themselves or others at risk.
“We’re all about caring here at Abney & Baker, it’s what we do best. This festive period will be unlike others and many members of our communities will be alone and isolated, away from family and loved ones this year. We know from working with our own clients that personal contact and a friendly face can make all the difference to someone’s day.
Christmas is a time for giving and sharing so we’re urging people to take some time out to check in on those that may need a little extra help this festive season. Hopefully, our Christmas Caring Guide will help spread some Yuletide cheer!”
Christmas Care Guide
Knock on the door and introduce yourself or pop a note through the letter box asking if any assistance is needed
Very often isolated members of the community don’t know where to turn to for help. The simple action of reaching out can work wonders!
Offer help with food shopping
Ask if you can pick anything up at the supermarket or help out with an online shop.
Send a Christmas card
Why not pop a Christmas card through the door of neighbours who you think might need some cheering up. Everyone loves to receive a card with a jolly message!
Offer help with present delivery or wrapping
Some less-mobile members of the community may be concerned about getting presents to friend and family or struggle to wrap gifts. Offering help can be a big relief.
Offer a Christmas lunch
We always cook far too much food at Christmas so why not ask if a neighbour might like a home cooked meal? Simply make up an extra plate or two (and don’t forget the pudding!) and drop it over before you sit down to yours.
Swap telephone numbers
Very often a simple phone call can make all the difference to someone’s day.
If you’re interested in finding out more about how companionship care can support you or your loved one do book a call and we can chat through your options.
Helping you to continue living happily, independently and confidently in your own home.
By providing a range of support at home, we’re helping many clients across Bath & North East Somerset and West Wiltshire retain their independence and stay in control in the comfort of their own homes.
Remember we’re always here if you want to chat about your care options. Just get in touch:
Call 0333 043 4880 or email enquiries@abneyandbaker.com