Ashridge Home Care recognises World Mental Health Day – Saturday 10th October
Ashridge Home Care owner Trudi Scrivener urges the public to seek help for relatives and friends in need. The company offers visiting and live-in carers in Buckinghamshire and the South East of England. In these uncertain times a carer can make a huge difference to vulnerable people. This year more than ever World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10th October is very important. After months of lock down and uncertainty engaging a carer can be the ideal solution for many families.
Ashridge carer Heather had been visiting her new client several times a week but had been turned away until the day she arrived with her dog Patch. The neighbours of her client had approached Ashridge Home Care as their friend was frail and needed help around the house, as well as companionship. Heather had been visiting her new client several times but had been turned away. But when she arrived with her dog Patch the situation changed. She was welcomed in and the client enjoyed Patch sitting on her lap sleeping while she played a game of scrabble with her carer, who was then able to help her with important tasks around her home and check she was safe. Carers offer companionship and vital positive social interaction so important to good mental health.
Ashridge Home Care offers visiting carers for a minimum of two hours and live-in 24/7 carers who ensure family and loved ones are well looked after. Owner Trudi Scrivener said: “This is an amazing story of how patience and perseverance can really pay off. The neighbours reached out to us and our carer Heather did an amazing thing, thinking outside the box and really trying to work out what her client would like. She made an amazing breakthrough and can now ensure the client is safe and the loneliness she experienced will be lessened by a regular visit from Heather and Patch. Simply knowing that someone is coming to help around the house and share a cup of tea and biscuit with, can make a huge difference to a person’s mental wellbeing. ”
Home care makes such an important impact on a person’s life. A home carer provides vital social interaction that is often not possible. Trudi continued: “Personal relationships and someone’s social environment are vital to life, regardless of age, physical or mental ability. Carers, friends and family, can help a person suffering loss of memory to feel valued and included. We firmly believe in person centred care, the little things matter and our carers really care about making sure their clients are happy.”
On Friday 9th October the Ashridge Home Care team will all be wearing yellow to show their support for World Mental Health awareness amongst young people. #HelloYellow#
To find out more about Ashridge Home Care visit www.ashridgehomecare.co.uk or for an informal chat about how a visiting carer or a live-in carer might benefit someone in your family.