Meet the Locals: Megan Ramsier, Feet By Megan

We like to say hello to local businesses in our area. We're joined by Megan Ramsier from Feet By Megan, a foot health practitioner who offers home visits.

Recruiting a Live-in Carer from South Africa to UK

South African carers looking to work in the UK. Home Instead regularly recruits carers for Live-In Care jobs from South Africa. Provided you are eligible to work in the UK.

Life as a South African Live-in Carer in the UK

Become a live-in carer with Home Instead for placements throughout the UK. We're looking for carers in South Africa with the right to work.

Home Instead Farnborough Wheel Chair Accessible Vehicle

Have Wheels, Will Travel

As part of their continual improvement of service offerings, Home Instead Farnborough, had the pleasure, this month, of taking delivery of a customised wheelchair accessible vehicle, dedicated to the transport of clients and individuals within the local community, who need further tailored, care support.

What It Means To Be A CAREGiver

For those considering a role in care, there can often be a question mark surrounding what the true benefits of the job are.

Between CAREGiver and client is a special bond

Discounted Rates on Companionship Services

To combat loneliness we're offering a new discounted rate for companionship visits.

Hampshire Leisure Discounts For Over 60's

Getting older offers a wealth of benefits, from being able to spend time with the Grandkids or take up new hobbies. Older residents in Hampshire can take advantage of discounts and concessions available exclusively for the over 60s.

Find Your Work Life Balance, With A Role In Care

With flexible work schedules, autonomy to create personal care visits for clients and un-rivalled training and support from a dedicated office team, a job as a CAREGiver with Home Instead, offers many of the benefits employees seek, as we return to the ‘new normal’ and are just some of the reasons, why our team love their job.

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Mahdi's Snowdon Trek

After a challenging past year, our Director of Care, Mahdi, felt it was only right to keep the challenges coming and enlisted on the 2021 Alzheimer’s Society Snowdon Trek.

Your Insiders Guide to 'Care at Home' Providers

Finding the right home care provider for yourself or a loved one can often be a daunting task. Download our new Insider's Guide to Choosing a Care at Home Provider.

Home Instead Farnborough CQC Outstanding Rated

Continued Outstanding Rating from the CQC

Home Instead Farnborough rated Outstanding by the CQC for the third consecutive time.

Guidance For Coping With Extreme Heat

How to keep yourself and your loved one's safe during extreme heat.

Reduce your risk of Arthritis

Reduce the risk of developing painful joints and keep moving well into your golden years with our facts about Arthritis.

Afternoon's down at Farnham Community Farm

Calling All Green Fingers

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Farnham Community Farm, offering our clients the chance to join us for afternoon's touring the farm, sharing horticultural knowledge and enjoying the tranquil countryside surrounds.

10 Early Signs of Parkinson's

Within the UK around 145,000 people live with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological condition which causes problems in the brain. Most commonly Parkinson's is associated with a tremor of the hands, but are you aware of the many other potential signs and symptoms?

Scams Awareness Month – Are you scam aware?

This June marks Scams Awareness Month. Learn how you can protect yourself from scammers with our top tips for spotting a scam.

Coronavirus. The latest guidance - June 2021

Our latest updates and government information for Coronavirus.

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Emilie's Story

Our CAREGivers join us from all walks of life, with experience in many professions, but all share a common passion for helping and caring for others. We spent time with Emilie, who recently joined our CAREGiver team.

Nicky's Story

At the heart of our care family is an incredible group of CAREGivers, devoted to supporting our clients and enabling them to live well in the comfort of their home, as they age. As part of our CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated care team, Nicky joined Home Instead Farnborough in 2020 as one of our dedicated Live-in CAREGivers.

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Matching you with the perfect CAREGiver

“How do we match our Clients and CAREGivers?” is a common question we receive from prospective clients and their loved ones. There are many aspects that we consider, to ensure that we make the perfect match and to help explain this process we have put together a handy infographic.

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Brits are bold about getting old!

Home Instead's national office conducted a survey of 2,000 over 65's to find out their views on getting older. Here are the results!

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Our CAREGivers do so much more than is expected.

We share some lovely examples of Home Instead CAREGivers who go the 'extra mile' for clients.

Home Instead Home Aware smart home sensors dementia care

Using technology to support dementia care.

“Home Aware” uses smart sensors in the home to build insights into potential care needs.

Is live-in care more cost effective than a care home?

Care costs depend upon your individual circumstances. Our article tells you more.

Our very latest award.

Find out why we are listed as one of the Top 20 Home Care Providers in the South East.

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Home Instead increases support for clients.

Covid-19 has changed life for the elderly in the UK, at least for the moment. We have responded to meet their changing needs. Find out how.

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Home Instead & The Silver Line Launch Home Challenge

Dame Esther Rantzen and charity The Silver Line have helped us to set a weekly challenge to keep our clients amused.

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Caring For Someone Who Has Dementia.

Life changes for those who have memory loss, and their families. We discuss ways to help.

Answering your care concerns.

Having someone coming into your home to support you may seem like a huge step. We explain what you can expect from our CAREGivers.

Covid19 - We Need Extra CAREGivers.

It's a challenging time, particularly for older people. Join the UK's care workforce. Get in touch with us today about a CAREGiver role.

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New dementia-friendly club for Farnborough.

Memory Lane is a new dementia-friendly club serving the Farnborough area. Click below to find out more about what the club offers.

What CAREGivers say about working for Home Instead

CAREGiver feedback enabled us to win a 5 Star Employer Award. Read what CAREGivers think about working for us.

A Brief History of Farnborough - Home Instead

Home Instead is the leading home care agency in Farnborough, so we thought we'd share more information on the history of this iconic and historic Hampshire town.

A Brief History of Frimley - Home Instead Frimley

Home Instead is the leading home care agency in Frimley, so we thought we'd share more information on the history of this iconic and historic Surrey town.

A Brief History of Farnham - Home Instead Farnham

Home Instead is the leading home care agency in Farnham, so we thought we'd share more information on the history of this iconic and historic Surrey town.

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Twiddle Muffs in Farnham!

Have you heard of twiddle muffs? Neither had we until our Care Professional Annie Warner brought them to our attention! Twiddle muffs are a brilliant idea, which are designed for dementia patients.

Local Hero, Bob Bone, Wins Award for His Fundraising

In a competition hosted by Greatest Hits Radio and Home Instead, the public was asked to nominate older people who have done something exceptional as part of their Purple Plaque Awards. Bob was nominated by one of his care team due to the money he has raised selling his paintings for the NHS, Help For Heroes and the National Heart and Lung Foundation Institute.

A Brief History of Fleet - Home Instead Fleet

Home Instead is the leading home care agency in Fleet, so we thought we'd share a bit more information on the history of this iconic and historic Hampshire town.

Care Home vs Home Care - Home Instead Farnham

It is never an easy decision to know how to move forward if becoming older and frailer or a more acute medical condition means you need some more care and help around the house than you are used to needing. If a medical emergency has meant that you need care, then it is important to consider the pros and cons carefully.

Five Places for Walks in Farnham - Home Instead

Are you looking for a good place to walk in Farnham? If so, Home Instead Farnham have put together a list of five of their favourite spots for your consideration.

The Lions' Message in a Bottle Scheme

Did you know that if you are visited by medics in your home, they are trained to look in your fridge? This may sound odd, but it’s for a very good reason. They will be looking for a green and white ‘Message in a Bottle’, a brilliant idea created by the charitable Lions Club.

A Brief History of Aldershot - Home Instead Aldershot

Most people, when hearing the name ‘Aldershot’ think of the army and that is hardly surprising. There has been a garrison at Aldershot since 1854 when the outbreak of the Crimean War made the British government think rather hard and rather fast about improving and increasing the size of the army.

A Whistle Stop Tour of Grants and Allowances

We aren’t financial advisors, but we thought that listing some of the possible benefits you may be entitled to could be of interest. You should always seek professional advice or get in touch with your local Citizen’s Advice who will be able to assist further.

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Meet the Locals: R H Faulkner & Daughter

We're always keen to say hello to local businesses, charities and services in our area and bring them to your attention. Today we're joined by R H Faulkner & Daughter, independent funeral directors.

Home Help and Housekeeping Offer

Living well often starts with looking after the home and studies show that having a clean and tidy house can have positive effects on health and wellbeing. No matter your age or ability, our team can support you, giving you the time to do the things you enjoy. For older people, you will have the reassurance that you're home helper is also a trained Care Professional.

Jubilee Special Cake Sale Outside Our Office

To get into the Jubilee spirit, we'll be holding a cake sale outside of our office on Tuesday 31st May between 10am and 4pm. If you're in the area, why not drop by?

The Community Cupboard at The Vine Centre

Did you know that The Vine Centre in Aldershot runs The Community Cupboard? The Community Cupboard is open to anyone and all are welcome, whether it is to make donations or to receive items they need. They have a store cupboard, fridge and freezer with a variety of products available, including toiletries.

Why Your Eyes Matter

It’s often said that our eyes are the window to our souls, and in many ways, there’s a truth to that. The health of our eyes can tell us so much about our general health. That’s why it’s so important to have regular checks. The NHS funds a free eye examination for everyone over the age of 60.

Why Did Equity Release Get a Bad Name?

Equity Release got off to a bumpy start in the 90s, mostly due to a lack of regulation and a few highly publicised bad cases. But a lot has changed since then and the industry has worked hard to rebuild trust, becoming one of the most popular forms of later life lending.

Are You Eligible for Attendance Allowance?

Have you heard of Attendance Allowance? It’s a payment by the government for those of us who are state pension age or over, have a mental or physical disability, and may find daily tasks challenging. This could include general mobility, preparing food or washing yourself, with the intention being that the payment is used to subsidise the cost of any professional home care you receive or may receive in the future. You do not need to be receiving care currently to be eligible. If you’re in a care home and your care is paid for by your local authority, you usually won’t be eligible. However, if you pay for all your care home costs yourself you can still claim.

Is It Time to Unretire Yourself?

Have you recently retired but it's not quite what you were expecting? We surveyed 1,000 retirees and asked what their views were on retiring. The results may surprise you! Here are some of the highlights.

The Difference Between Dementia and Normal Ageing

We're joined by Mary Jordan, dementia specialist and author, who discusses the difference between dementia and normal ageing, signs to look for and support.

Why do you need a will?

We're joined by David Prior of Michael Usher Wills & Estate Planning. David explains how important a will really is and the peace of mind it can give you to get one done sooner rather than later.

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What happens next when a loved one passes away?

When a loved one passes away it is, naturally, an extremely upsetting and stressful time. Paula from R H Faulkner & Daughter Independent Funeral Directors has kindly produced this quick guide to help explain the next steps

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle for Hire

Is transport a challenge for you? Do you long for a trip to the seaside? How about a few hours strolling around a museum or park, or perhaps you'd just like to visit an old friend? If so, we're pleased to let you know that we have a wheelchair accessible Community Vehicle available for anyone to hire.

Equity Release - An Introduction

Staying in your own home and receiving domiciliary care, as opposed to moving on to a care home, is preferential for most people. Did you know it could be a better financial option too? Read on to find out more.

The Lions Need You!

Do you have time to spare and are you looking to help out in your community? If so, the Lions Club may be perfect for you. With branches in Aldershot, Farnborough, Farnham and Fleet. Find out more.

Take Advantage of Our Companionship Offer

Are you interested in receiving support from a CQC rated 'outstanding' company and the UK's most recommended home care provider?

Home Instead are looking for Caregivers from all walks of life

A growing business in Farnborough, Farnham and Fleet

A local home care company is gearing up for a sharp rise in demand for its services, which in turn has led to new employment opportunities for people in the area who want to start or further a career in care.

Operation Christmas Child

Here's our wonderful client Barbara and our brilliant Caregiver Nat making up their shoebox gifts for The Samaritan's Purse, a charity which delivers presents to children in need throughout the world. They have been working hard to put the gift boxes together which will be delivered in time for Christmas. Well done ladies, they look fantastic and we're sure the children who receive them will be delighted! Samaritan's Purse have delivered over 186 million gift boxes since 1990. If you'd like to make your own shoebox gift, please visit www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/ for more information.

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