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International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8th. It is a day to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as to call attention to gender inequality and women’s rights issues around the world.
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As a carer it’s important to take care of your own wellbeing. Given the nature of the role, you might find yourself putting the needs of others before your own. Before long, you might start neglecting your own health, leading to burnout and fatigue. As the pressures of the role mount, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and disconnected from the people and things that matter to you.
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Dementia is a devastating condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is a term used to describe a decline in mental ability that impacts memory, thinking, behaviour, and the ability to perform everyday activities. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, but there are many other forms of dementia that can impact individuals and their families.
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There are many reasons people enter into a career in social care. For some, it’s vocational. Others see it as a civic duty to give a little something back to their community. And then of course there’s the appeal of a flexible job that fits in around other commitments.
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We’re excited to announce that BelleVie has been nominated as a finalist for the 2023 home care awards, and we’ve been selected for not one, but four categories, including:
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January can be a difficult time for many. After the festivities of the holiday season and New Year, it’s normal to feel a little glum. Everyone needs social connection to Thrive, whether that’s spending quality time with friends and family or simply making small talk with a stranger.
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Every year, we send a survey to the people we support and their families to give them a chance to tell us what we’re doing well, and where we could do better. We received some heart-warming feedback from both the people we support and their families, which not only tells us that people are happy with the support we provide, but also shows that we truly are making a difference in the lives of others.
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The World Health Organisation defines ‘healthy ageing’ as the process of developing and maintaining abilities that enable wellbeing in older age (1). It cites critical abilities as being able to build and maintain relationships and contribute to society, in part by engaging in individual, and/or group-based activities. This level of social engagement is known to provide a sense of belonging, social identity, and fulfilment (2), all of which further contribute to an enhanced quality of life.
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We are proud to announce that we have received £2.1 million in our latest seed and grant funding round from a group of ambitious, purpose-led investors who share our mission to empower more people to thrive at home.
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We’re excited to announce that BelleVie has been selected as a LaingBuisson Awards 2022 finalist! The LaingBuisson Awards celebrate the efforts of organisations across the UK health and social care sector and recognise businesses that set new standards of excellence in their industry.
