Mental health problems have become more commonplace than ever before as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Lockdowns, restrictions, job losses, health problems, financial struggles, housing issues and so much more have exacerbated anxiety and depression in those...
ENA named in the finals of the Homecare Awards 2022 The Homecare Awards are a highly prized and prestigious award ceremony held each year to review, judge, and award the very best in field care providers in the United Kingdom. ENA has entered and been announced as a...
In the conclusion of our first 2-part blog, Beth Britton continues her interview with one of ENA’s Care Managers, Matt Blanche, to find out about matching personalities between live-in carers and clients, and how a positive work culture drives ENA’s commitment to the...
In our first 2-part blog, Beth Britton interviews one of ENA’s Care Managers, Matt Blanche, to find out what his day-to-day work involves and why he loves supporting people to find their ideal live-in carer. So much is written about the negative aspects of poor social...
With around 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and predictions that this number will rise to 1.6 million people by 2040, most of us will know someone either now or in the future who is living with dementia or be living with it ourselves. In the early stage...
Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. The coronavirus pandemic has created levels of stress that have been unprecedented for so many people. Whether your stress has been caused by fears of contracting COVID-19, other health issues, financial concerns, housing problems,...
It’s long been known that when a stroke strikes, acting quickly is vital to ensure the damage to the person’s brain is minimised. This message is being reinforced this World Stroke Day with the #PreciousTime campaign. As the World Stroke Day organisers say: “When...
Keeping busy at home is one of the most important ways to live as well as possible when you have dementia. Many people with dementia experience low mood, low self-esteem or depression partly through fears about what is happening to them and what the future holds, but...
One of the most powerful messages from the UK government during the coronavirus pandemic has been: Hands. Face. Space. Putting hand hygiene at the front of the fightback against COVID-19 saw sales of soap and hand sanitiser soar in 2020, with everyone being reminded...
Every day we see and hear about the difference our live-in carers make to the lives of our clients. We are proud to celebrate all achievements in homecare, no matter how big or small, knowing that for the individuals involved these are important moments that help to...
For a person with a spinal injury in a wheelchair, the risk of pressure ulcers (also known as pressure sores or bed sores) is very high. Indeed, according to the Spinal Injuries Association, people who are paraplegic have an 80% chance of developing reoccurring...
Many people who live with dementia do so within their own home with the help of family and friends. Their home is generally the environment a person with dementia would prefer to live in – as discussed in our article ‘Why dementia care is so much better at home’ - but...
At ENA, we are passionate about supporting all of our clients to reach their maximum potential, no matter what their age, disability or health condition. Understanding each person’s goals, and helping them to work towards those, is a vital part of how we tailor our...
Domiciliary care is a very rewarding vocation for many people. For these people, a natural tendency to truly care about how their client feels and how well they do their job will make all the difference. But it takes a combination of a desire to care for others,...
Live-in carer job description Becoming a live-in carer isn’t just a career decision, it’s a lifestyle change. A highly trained live-in carer lives with the client at home, supporting their day-to-day needs as an alternative to residential care. As the carer, you may...
Working as a live-in carer in the UK is a rewarding career that pays well. Helping your clients to maintain their independence and stay in their own home is fulfilling for you and invaluable for clients. Read on as we answer frequently asked questions about the...
Thinking about a job in social care? Beth Britton interviews ENA’s Recruitment Manager Catherine Wingrove to find out what it takes to be a live-in carer and the rewards that are on offer. Thanks to high-profile campaigns like the Department of Health and Social...
ENA are very proud to announce that we are the UK's first care provider to roll out the Calm app to all of our employees We know that taking care of our staff's mental health is vital, now more than ever, to ensure that everyone feels supported and empowered to...
Whether you or your loved one have been in hospital for a planned procedure or as a result of an injury or illness, the news that it’s time to go home is usually very welcome, albeit perhaps tempered with concerns about coping at home. ENA live-in care is the ideal...
Eating, drinking and mealtimes, in general, should be a really positive part of everyone’s day, but for many people who need care and support the enjoyment can easily be lost if food preparation or consuming food or drinks is a struggle, or personal preferences aren’t...
Living at home has always been the preferred option for most elderly and disabled people. Indeed, in relation to living with dementia we reported in our blog, ‘Why dementia care is so much better at home’ that, “85% of people would choose to live at home for as long...
For last year’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, we were particularly struck by the stories that were shared by people living with spinal cord injuries. From Peter to Josh, Naomi to Carol, every account published by the Spinal Injuries Association was deeply personal...
What is the Better at Home Report? The Better at Home Report looks at the benefits of community-based care, over that of a conventional residential care setting. Key findings look at the safety and wellbeing of those in institutionalized care settings and compare the...
With increased dementia awareness, brought about in part from years of campaigns like Dementia Action Week and Dementia Friends, more people than ever before knowing something about dementia and how it begins. With that knowledge, however, often comes the worry that...
“Nature is so central to our psychological and emotional health that it’s almost impossible to realise good mental health for all without a greater connection to the natural world.” This quote from Mark Rowland, Chief Executive of The Mental Health Foundation,...
ENA scoops the award for ‘Training and Development Expertise’ at this year's Homecare Awards The Homecare Awards are a highly prized and prestigious award ceremony held each year to review, judge, and award the very best in field care providers in the United Kingdom....
At ENA we don’t just provide care and support. We are passionate about the conditions we specialise in and champion the individuals who live with those conditions. Understanding both the person and their health challenges is vital in order to provide the optimum...
In her third article for us, Beth Britton draws on her personal experiences of social care services to offer advice on how families and care providers can work together. I consider myself very fortunate to have experienced social care from the perspective of a family...
In her second article for us, Beth Britton looks at the real-life experience of living with Parkinson’s As someone who’s done a lot of media work I’ve had a fair few interviews, but one that has always stood out for me is my 2017 interview for health communications...
One of the most difficult aspects of living with dementia can be a change in sleeping habits. Lack of sleep can make confusion worse and the fatigue can be debilitating, affecting the person’s ability to participate in tasks of daily living, hobbies or interests....
After a very dark and difficult time for the whole of the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the welcome reports that the UK has reached its initial vaccination target has provided some much needed good news. However, this has been tempered for everyone in social...
In her first article for us, Beth Britton gives tips and advice to enable meaningful engagement with a person who has dementia. Communicating with a person who has dementia, especially as their dementia becomes more advanced, is probably one of the areas of care and...
Rehabilitation: It’s a word that can both inspire and frustrate those who are plunged into a rehabilitation programme following an injury or the onset or progression of an illness. At ENA we support many clients who are beginning or continuing a rehabilitation...
One of the most common symptoms we support our clients with is urinary incontinence, which is where a person unintentionally passes urine. Despite the fact that millions of people experience some form of urinary incontinence in their lifetime, it is a condition that...
In our 27 years’ experience of supporting people following a spinal injury, one of the greatest concerns many of our spinal injury clients have is developing autonomic dysreflexia (AD). This sudden rise in the person’s blood pressure can have severe and even fatal...
As a company providing care and support for some of the most vulnerable people in our society, we recognise what makes a good carer. It is vital that when we are recruiting our live-in carers, we find individuals who are able to demonstrate our core values and who...
Our dedicated care team at ENA, based in Welwyn Garden City, were recognized for their outstanding achievements during the COVID-19 pandemic at the tenth annual Hertfordshire Care Awards. We at ENA were awarded an Outstanding Achievement plaque by HCPA to display...
The cornerstone of everything we seek to achieve for our clients is maximising their independence, choice and control. These principles run throughout all ENA services, no matter what the needs or health challenges of our clients, and are vitally important to every...
One of the singularly most important ways in which a person can live as well as possible at home after a diagnosis of dementia is through modifying their environment. This may sound counter-intuitive given that people with dementia are known to find familiarity...
There is no doubt that having a fall is something that terrifies older and vulnerable people and their families immensely. Even relatively minor falls can damage the confidence of elderly and frail individuals, and of course if the fall is more serious, it can lead to...
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, care homes – more than any other type of social care provision – have become synonymous with higher than average infection and death rates. The combination of older, frail and often already unwell people sharing communal living...
As we wrote about in our recent blog, Why needing care doesn’t have to mean leaving home, many people are so determined to remain at home that they will only leave when they are, “Carried out in a box.” Indeed, in the National Bereavement Survey of 2011, 71 percent of...
As documented by singer Ozzy Osbourne’s admission earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, later admitting in an interview that he doesn’t have “that much longer”, being told you have Parkinson’s and living with the effects of it are tough for...
More families than ever before are being affected by dementia, with current figures suggesting that 52 percent of the UK population (34.5 million people) know someone who has been diagnosed with a form of dementia. Most types of dementia begin with relatively mild...
During these worrying times we need to be extra cautious, particularly if you are going to be in contact with those at increased health risks if they are exposed to the virus. Taking measures such as frequent (more than you would normally do) hand washing, keeping...
Whether you are a live-in carer or someone caring for family or friends, we want to help you limit problems from someone experiencing a urinary tract infection. Knowing the signs and symptoms of a UTI will help you understand what to watch for and how to manage it. A...
Our homes are very special places – personal havens in a busy world that reflect our personalities, tastes and choices. As we age, our homes often take on additional meaning as important places of security, independence and control. Most people would fiercely defend...
Dementia UK has created a template to create a 'Life Story Book'. Asking users to build a personal biography supported by friends, family or care workers. We don't have to have a story that's good enough for a movie to enjoy the small moments we have had with friends...
ENA Care Group is proud to renew its sponsorship of the Southern All Star Boccia team. ENA provided the team with a brand new iPad to facilitate improvements in the team's training. The iPad will enable the team to be able to monitor scoring, review statistics and...
ENA Care Group have proudly become an affiliate to the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA), enabling our existing and new live-in care clients to access a wealth of knowledge, support and advice surrounding their later-life plans. SOLLA is a not-for-profit...
We are so pleased to announce that Sonia our Head of Care has won the Home Care Registered Manager Award at The Great British Care Awards. Sonia has been leading the ENA Hourly Care Team since 2017 and recently become Head of Care. She has been a great asset to our...
ENA Care Group recently paid a visit to CST.Today in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. The trip was to see the vital work they do in the community providing services to those living with Dementia. The event held on the day marked a year in CST’s new home. Mitch...
The UK Government has published an update on EU citizens who wish to come to live and work in the UK after the UK leaves the European Union on 31st October 2019. These arrangements are in addition to those already available for non-British EU nationals already in the...
ENA Care Group (European Nursing Agency) has been rated 'Good' following its recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission in July 2019. The rating forms part of the hard work that the team have been applying over the past twelve months to improve the quality of...
Easter with the family and activities for people with dementia With Easter approaching, many families are getting together over the long weekend to spend time with each other. Family times can be busy, chaotic and full on. Organising such an event with your family can...
It can feel like a slippery slope once an elderly parent takes a fall at home. What may have initially been a minor injury, can lead to; repeated visits to the hospital, an increase in medical prescriptions and the sense that their overall health is deteriorating. A...
Caring for Someone at Christmas Our winner of this year's Christmas Card Competition was Sarah Mills who submitted this design: "I live in Devizes, Wiltshire. I have a degree in German, Art History and Classical Mythology from The Open University. My hobbies are...
What is an advocate? The role of an advocate in health and social care is to support a vulnerable or disadvantaged person and ensure that their rights are being upheld in a healthcare context. Health and social care advocacy means supporting people who are unable to...
What is confidentiality? Confidentiality means respecting someone’s privacy, and abstaining from sharing personal or potentially sensitive information about an individual, especially if that information has been shared in confidence. In the context of health and...
What is a care assistant? A care assistant may also be called a caregiver, a personal care aide, a healthcare assistant or simply a care worker or carer. They support their elderly, disabled and vulnerable clients with every aspect of their day-to-day lives. If you...
Dementia currently affects more than 570,000 people in England - 1 in 6 people over 80. It mainly impacts older people, although about 12,500 people under 65 display symptoms - this is known as early onset dementia. Both men and women are affected by the condition....
Price is a key consideration when you are choosing at-home care. The exact cost of a live-in carer will depend on the level of care and the amount of care you need. live-in care can often be more cost effective than residential care, but it’s important to determine...
Finding the right live-in carer is crucial, as you must feel comfortable living with them at home. When you’re looking for a live-in care provider, research is essential as there are several key factors to consider. Does the care provider meet your needs? A live-in...
If you need support at home to enable you to live-independently, you may choose to opt for live-in care. An alternative to hourly care — also known as domiciliary care - live-in care provides you with a care assistant who lives with you at home, supporting your day to...
When we eat well, we can’t deny that we feel the physical and emotional benefits of exactly what we are consuming. But for wheelchair users, working off that extra piece of cake can be a little trickier. Staying healthy, on top of everything else we have to manage,...
Thinking about dementia care? Let's discuss live in care! A dementia diagnosis whether recent or not, can be an incredibly daunting and confusing time. Not only for the patient but their family and friends as well. During the next few months, a new world of...
Who is domiciliary care for? Domiciliary care is for those who need extra help with personal care or household tasks in order to stay in the comfort of their own home. A residential care home might come to mind when the home environment becomes unsafe. However, there...