Circle Of Care

25/06/2026

☀️ Heat Alert – Looking After Ourselves and Our Clients ☀️

Good morning Team,

With the hot weather continuing today, please remember that your safety is just as important as the wellbeing of our clients.

💙 For our clients:
• Encourage regular drinks throughout your visit.
• Keep curtains or blinds closed on sunny windows.
• Open windows when it is cooler outside, if it is safe to do so.
• Look out for signs of dehydration or heat exhaustion, including dizziness, headache, confusion, weakness, or nausea.
• Report and escalate any concerns promptly.

💙 For yourselves:
• Carry a water bottle and stay hydrated throughout your shift.
• Wear light, comfortable clothing in line with company policy.
• Take opportunities to cool down between visits where possible.
• Don’t ignore symptoms such as dizziness, headache, excessive sweating, or feeling faint—please let the office know if you feel unwell or need support.

Your kindness, professionalism, and dedication make a real difference every day, especially during challenging weather. Thank you for everything you do to keep our clients safe and comfortable.

Please take care of yourselves, look out for one another, and have a safe shift today. 💙

24/06/2026

☀️ Good Morning

As temperatures rise today, we want to take a moment to thank each of you for the incredible care, compassion, and dedication you show every day.

While looking after our clients, please remember to look after yourselves too. Stay hydrated, take opportunities to cool down between visits, and don’t ignore signs that you may need a break. You can only provide the best care when you’re taking care of your own wellbeing as well.

Please continue encouraging clients to drink regularly, stay cool, and be mindful of any signs of heat-related illness. Your vigilance and support make a real difference, especially for those who are most vulnerable.

We know working in this weather can be challenging, but your commitment does not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do to keep our clients safe, comfortable, and supported.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and remember that the office team is here to support you throughout the day.

Have a safe and successful shift everyone! 🌟

23/06/2026

🌡️ Heat Alert – Today

Hi Team,

A heat alert is in place, with very high temperatures expected and increased risks to health, particularly for older people and those with underlying health conditions. Health authorities are warning that the heat may affect both vulnerable people and the wider population. (Met Office⁠)

Please take extra care of both yourselves and the people we support today:

• Encourage clients to drink fluids regularly and monitor for signs of dehydration.
• Help keep homes as cool as possible by closing blinds/curtains in direct sunlight and using cooler rooms where available.
• Be alert for signs of heat exhaustion, including dizziness, headache, weakness, confusion, nausea, or unusual tiredness.
• Escalate any concerns promptly in line with company procedures.

For yourselves:
• Carry and drink water throughout your shift.
• Take opportunities to cool down between visits.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight where possible.
• Let the office know if you are feeling unwell or need support.

Thank you for your continued dedication and professionalism. Please stay safe, look after one another, and do not hesitate to raise any concerns.

22/06/2026

With the current heat wave and hot weather, please take extra care of both yourselves and the people we support.

For our clients:
• Encourage regular fluid intake and offer drinks at every visit.
• Help keep homes as cool as possible by closing curtains/blinds in direct sunlight and using cooler rooms where available.
• Be alert for signs of heat exhaustion, including dizziness, headache, weakness, nausea, confusion, or unusual tiredness.
• Record and report any concerns promptly and follow escalation procedures where required.

For yourselves:
• Stay hydrated throughout your shift and carry a water bottle with you.
• Take breaks where possible and seek shade during travel between visits.
• Wear light, comfortable clothing in line with company policy.
• Look out for signs of heat exhaustion in yourselves and your colleagues and speak up if you are feeling unwell.

Your wellbeing is just as important as that of our clients. Thank you for your continued hard work, compassion, and professionalism during this period of hot weather. Please contact the office if you have any concerns or require support.

Take care and stay safe.

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day

To all fathers who have been blessed with the greatest gift of life, those who long to be fathers, those who have experienced loss, and those whose time will come.

May you have the best day, enjoy every moment, and know that you are appreciated.





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27/03/2026

Don’t forget the clocks go forward this Saturday night into Sunday — we’re springing forward ⏰

Please make sure all clients are aware and offer assistance where needed.

Have a great weekend 😊😊

X###

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all.

Hope you all have a great day.

To those mums/mummies out there those who have been or want to be, those trying and all woman.

Have a great day ###x

26/01/2026

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Met Office UK weather warnings for rain, wind, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm, lightning and extreme heat.

16/01/2026

Morning all been watching the news over night the bomb is now at sea far out they will be lifting the cordons shortly.

Very brave all those that have been working tirelessly to keep Exmouth safe.

It’s been a scary situation for some but it seems everyone has worked together so well keeping spirts up

Happy Friday ###x

15/01/2026

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UPDATE ON THE EXTENDED CORDON AS OF 8.30PM THIS EVENING

Here is a map of the extended cordon which has been put in place this evening.

Following extensive expert advice over the past 24 hours, the cordon from Exmouth Marina will increase from 400 metres to 600 metres at 9pm.

It will mean that residents will be displaced from around a further 500 properties tonight, in addition to those evacuated last night.

Bomb disposal experts from the military have been assessing the device to determine with partners the best possible approach for its disposal.

After considering all options, partners have agreed that the safest and least impactful option is to carefully transport the device to sea at high tide in the early hours of tomorrow morning (Friday), where it can be disposed of.

Residents within the cordon are being asked to leave their homes as soon as possible and are encouraged to make arrangements to stay with friends and family.

Teams from Devon & Cornwall Police, will be in the area to knock on the doors of affected properties to ensure people have the support they need.

The Evacuation Assembly Point remains open at Exmouth LED Leisure Centre, at the Royal Avenue, with Devon County Council and East Devon District Council staff on hand to provide help and support. Those who are unable to stay with family and friends will be advised on accommodation.

Once the operation is complete, police will begin to reopen the roads. If the operation goes to plan, this will happen tomorrow morning. Exmouth residents affected by the cordon will be allowed back to their homes as soon as it is safe to do so.

Assistant Chief Constable Nicki Leaper said: “We understand this has been an extremely unsettling time for the community, especially those who have been displaced from their homes, but safety has been our overriding concern throughout. I would like to thank everyone for their support with this cordon being put in place and maintained this evening and tonight leading to a return to some normality for all on Friday.”

The partners involved in the emergency response are doing everything possible to minimise disruption and thanks go to residents for their patience at this difficult time.

Every effort is being made to keep residents informed throughout the operation. If you need help and support leaving your home safely – please call 01395 571 500.

Updates can also be found on the East Devon website news.eastdevon.gov.uk/exmouth-marina

Residents affected by the cordon can check this page and Frequently Asked Questions page for the latest information and advice.