Your HealthInvestor Awards 2023 entry
February 27, 2023 11:11 amHome Care Preferred are delighted to be finalists in Domiciliary Care Provider of the Year category at this year’s HealthInvestor Awards.
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Home Care Preferred are finalists in their first award entry for 2023 – and it is only January!
February 9, 2023 3:23 pmThe company were delighted to learn in early January 2023 that they are finalists in the prestigious Home Care Awards. Founder Ken Waterhouse commented “This is a great boost for all the team in all three branches. My colleagues deserve all the recognition possible for the work they do to make sure our clients receive the best support possible. Our thanks to the Home Care Awards body for this accolade.”
Home Care Preferred – finalists for five awards in the Great British Care Awards
September 28, 2022 10:15 amHome Care Preferred are delighted to be finalists for five awards in the Great British Care Awards. Judging days are in October and the winners will be announced at Gala Dinner events on 18th & 19th November 2022. The finalists would like to thank the award body and the entire Home Care Preferred team for their dedication and hard work. Finalists and categories are: Shir-li Lim (Care Manager at Home Care Preferred, Barnet) – The Home Care Registered Manager Award, London Region Nikki Barnes (Care Manager at Home Care Preferred, Devon) – The Social Care Covid Hero Award, South-West Region Andrina Andriukaityte (Support Assistant at Home Care Preferred, Devon) – The Social Care Covid Hero Award, South-West Region Ken Waterhouse...
Home Care Preferred wins a second award in July – Best UK Care Agency 2021
July 16, 2021 6:18 amHome Care Preferred has won a second award in the space of one month. Global Health & Pharma announced on 15th July 2021 that Home Care Preferred was awarded Best UK Care Agency 2021. As in previous years Global Health & Pharma has endeavoured to ensure that only the most deserving are recognised. All nominees were judged on their merits with assessment centred around an extensive evaluation of skills and services on offer. Global Health & Pharma’s merit driven approach has brought much commendation throughout its use and allows their team to identify those most dedicated to demonstrating expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence within their field. Home Care Preferred would like to thank GHP for the award and...
Home Care Preferred has been awarded with a High Commendation
April 29, 2021 10:47 amHome Care Preferred has been awarded with a High Commendation, in the Best Independent Home Care Provider Category, in the 2021 Home Care Awards.
Home Care Preferred is pleased to announce the opening of a branch in St. Albans during May 2021
March 15, 2021 12:40 pmThe area has many people requiring good quality care at home. Faye Maurer has been appointed as the registered care manager. For more information please call 020 8004 1603.
Home Care Preferred received the announcement that the company is finalist in the national Home Care Awards for two categories: Palliative / end-of-life care expertise and Best independent home care provider
March 1, 2021 12:11 pmFollowing a difficult 12 months for the care sector all the team are delighted to receive this news. The 2021 award ceremony will take place on-line on March 19th 2021.
Could A Keto Diet Reduce Dementia?
October 3, 2020 8:00 amA Keto diet, also known as a ketogenic diet is one that is high in fats and low in carbohydrates. Whilst research has shown that this type of diet is great at keeping you mentally sharp in old age, could it also be the answer to reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic published research which indicated that people whose diet is high in carbohydrates such as pasta, bread, potatoes, and rice have an 89% increased risk for dementia. However, those who consumed high levels of fat had only a 44% reduced risk. Ketones are compounds the body uses to produce energy, but the latest research has shown that they are neuroprotective – meaning...
Walk Your Way To Better Health
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Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
August 21, 2020 8:00 amYou may have read the news stories or even seen it on social media that happiness can lead to a healthier and longer life! Being happy is not just associated with improving the quality of your life, according to researchers, it can even increase the quantity of your life, too. CNN recently reported, “older people were up to 35% less likely to die during the five-year study if they reported feeling happy, excited, and content on a typical day.” Here’s how to banish negative emotions such as sadness, anger, stress, and anxiety to live happier and longer! Be Social Connecting with friends and family are key to living a happy and healthy life. Make sure to invest time in staying...
