Have you noticed anyone wearing purple today? Today is International Day for Epilepsy or ‘Purple Day’, with people across the globe coming together to raise awareness of the condition and make a difference to the lives of people affected. Currently over 500,000 people in the UK are living with epilepsy, with 87 people newly diagnosed […]
The ethos at HFHC is to ensure every individual that we have the privilege to support is able to live a fulfilling and active life and to meet personal aspirations regardless of their complex needs. Not everyone enjoys the same activity however, which is why we build activities around the individuals and not the other
Are you looking for a complete change of career? Do you already work in care but feel you are ready for a change of scenery? Do you want to work for a family-run business which cares about the individuals we support? Do you want to truly make a difference? Do you want to be able
With Christmas now just a distant memory and the new year well and truly upon us, what is your New Year’s resolution? Maybe you are looking for a new challenge in 2019 or to change careers? Changing direction may not be as difficult as you think. At Home From Home Care there are many opportunities
Sledging at a snowdome, orienteering in Sherwood Forest and watching a festive panto are just some of the winter activities enjoyed by the individuals we have the privilege to support at Home From Home Care. With snow yet to fall this year, some of the individuals decided to hunt some out for themselves with a
One of the highlights of the festive period is decorating the Christmas tree, and at the Social Care Exchange in Lincoln this is no different. This year the responsibility was given to Ann Marie and Mark, two of the individuals supported by Home From Home Care. Ann Marie had already spent the morning helping to
The Halloween fun at Home From Home Care drew to a close on Saturday, as more than 50 individuals that we support enjoyed a fantastic Halloween Party. In the weeks running up to the party, individuals enjoyed creating decorations, carving pumpkins and choosing colourful costumes. It was a great opportunity for everyone to get involved
A life goal for most young adults is to work in a job that they enjoy. But, for those with a learning disability, autism or complex needs, this goal may not seem easily achievable. The individuals that we have the privilege to support at Home From Home Care, each have their own aspirations which they
There are over 6.5million people in the UK who are carers for family members or friends. But being a carer can also be an extremely worthwhile and rewarding career. Working in care offers a great sense of job satisfaction, particularly from the relationships you’ll form with the people you work with and the sense of
International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been observed around the world on December 3rd since 1992 – yet the incredible achievements of the individuals we are privileged to support are recognised daily. At Home From Home Care we experience the successes of individuals with very differing needs including autism, epilepsy, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy,