Lifestyle By Homecare Services - Bury

15/10/2026

What makes a great carer?

Experience? Qualifications? Knowledge?

They are all important! - but some of the most valuable qualities can't be taught in the classroom.

❤️ Compassion
👂 Good listener
🗨️ Communication
🪴 Patience
🤝 Empathy
😄 A sense of humour
💙 Reliability

If you have the right attitude and genuinely want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

We are recruiting!

Get in touch to find out more about our current opportunities.
https://loom.ly/IiG1dE4

Becoming a care worker is for people who believe life is for living and who want to make a difference to people’s outlook on life.

14/10/2026

🌿Wellbeing Wednesday - How's your Stoptober Going? 🚭

If you've decided to make October the month you quit smoking, how are you getting on?

Whether you've been smoke free for a few days, a few weeks, or you're still working towards your quit date - every step counts! 💚

And we'd love to hear from those who've already been there ...

👇If you've successfully quit smoking, what helped you most?

Was it: 🚭Nicotine replacement
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Support from friends and family
📱 An app or quit-smoking programme
💪 Going completely cold turkey
🎯 Having a reason or goal that kept you motivated..or something completely different?

Share your tips in the comments - Your experience might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today!

12/10/2026

🏠Sometimes a little support is all someone needs.

When we think about home care, we might picture someone needing lots of help all the time.

But that's not always the case.

Sometimes, a little support with everyday things can help someone feel more confident and continue living independently at home. 🌱

It could be:

☕ Helping to get ready for the day
🍽️ Preparing a meal
💊 Supporting with medication
🛒 Help with shopping
🚶 Getting out and about
❤️ Or simply having someone there for a chat and check-in

Care isn't one-size-fits-all!

The right support is built around the individual - what they need, what they enjoy and, most importantly, what matters to them.

Because a little support could help someone to do a lot of the things they love. 💙

If you would like more information about the services we can offer, give our team a call today
📞 0300 124 5004
🌐 https://loom.ly/FquAlTk

Homecare Services by Lifestyle. A family run organisation providing care to adults and Job opportunities in Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

10/10/2026

🧠Who looks after the people who look after everyone else?

Working in care can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be emotionally demanding.

Care workers support people through some of life's most difficult moments. They build relationships, provide reassurance, work independently and often carry a lot more emotional responsibility than people realise.

So, this World Mental Health Day, we are thinking about the minds behind care. 💙

Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained doesn't mean you're not great at your job, it means you truly care! 🤗

Read our blog, Mental Health Awareness: Looking After the Minds Behind Care: https://loom.ly/2tlGZ2A

09/10/2026

🏠Friday Fact

Did you know, you don't have to be a certain age to receive home care? 👀

Home care can support people of all ages who might need extra help at home - whether that's because of a disability, illness, recovering after an operation, or simply needing some additional support with everyday life.

Care can be tailored around what a person needs and wants - from a little support with daily routines to more regular support.

💜 Good support is built around the person - not their age

08/10/2026

❤️ ❤️

Joana and Ashleigh received some beautiful flowers, chocolates and a card from a client's family as a token of appreciation for the outstanding care they deliver day in and day out.

😊 We are so proud of our team! Delivering the best care to everyone we support every single day!

07/10/2026

🍂 Wellbeing Wednesday - Pick One!

Sometimes looking after our wellbeing is simply doing something that makes us HAPPY! ❤️

So, if you had a little bit of time for you today, which would you choose?

🎨 Try a new craft
🧩 Do a puzzle
🌱 Plant something
🎵 Listen to a favourite song
📖 Read a book
🍰 Bake something
📷 Take a photo of something beautiful

There are no right or wrong answers - just something that makes you smile 😊

👇Tell us your choice in the comments!

And if you support someone, why not choose something to enjoy together?

06/10/2026

💚 Fantastic local support in from Beacon Dementia and Wellbeing

After listening to feedback, we have made some changes to our Rediscovering Me course.
We would now like to invite people who are grieving following the death of a person with dementia, but also carers who are experiencing feelings of loss and grief following a full-time care home placement of their loved one. We understand that when a caring role changes in this way, many people can be left feeling unsure of their place, their purpose, and what comes next.
Rediscovering Me offers a supportive space to reflect, connect with others who understand, and begin exploring life beyond the caring role.
For more information or to discuss whether the course is right for you, please get in touch. We would be happy to hear from you. 💙

05/10/2026

🚭 It's Stoptober!

Thinking about giving up smoking?

October could be the perfect time to make a change.

Stopping smoking can have benefits for your health at any age, and you don't have to do it alone.

Whether you're ready to quit today or just thinking about making a change, there is support available to help you take that first step. 💚

More info and support, from the NHS here: https://loom.ly/kLJyARU

So, if you've been thinking “I really should quit…” — maybe October is your month. 💪

02/10/2026

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, but finding changes can make a real difference.

Know what is normal for you and always get any unusual changes checked.

Things to look out for can include:
🎀A new lump or swelling in the breast or armpit
🎀Changes in size or shape of your breast
🎀Changes to the skin, such as dimpling or texture change
🎀Discharge or changes to the ni**le
🎀Persistent pain in your breast or armpit

Most changes won't be cancer, but it is important to get checked, and never, ever feel like you are wasting anyone's time doing so!

And don't forget your routine breast screening appointment if you are invited! ❤️