Home Instead - West Lancashire and Chorley

05/09/2026

🎉☕ Our Carers Café is turning one!

For the past 12 months, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming family carers from across the local community to share conversation, experiences, support... and plenty of tea and biscuits.

Now we’d love you to celebrate our first anniversary with us.

📅 Thursday 10th September
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 The Farm Burscough

For this special café, we’re encouraging regular visitors to bring a friend, and we’d also love to welcome anyone who has never joined us before.

Our Carers Café is a relaxed place where family carers can meet people who understand the caring journey, enjoy some time for themselves and simply have a friendly conversation.

A huge thank you also goes to Kathy and the team at The Farm, whose hospitality has helped make the café such a welcoming space over the past year 💚

Come along, bring a friend and help us celebrate!

04/09/2026

🌟 Could the qualities you already have make you a great Care Professional?

You might be surprised.

You don’t necessarily need years of experience in care to have qualities that can make a real difference to somebody’s day.

Perhaps you’re naturally patient. You enjoy talking to people. You’re dependable. You notice the little things. Or you’re simply someone who enjoys helping others feel comfortable and valued.

At Home Instead West Lancashire & Chorley, our Care Professionals receive award-winning training and ongoing support to help them develop the knowledge and confidence they need.

If you’re considering a career change or looking for a rewarding local job where the time you give genuinely matters, becoming a Care Professional could be worth exploring.

👉 Find out more about Care Professional jobs in West Lancashire and Chorley: https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/chorley-lancashire/

02/09/2026

⏰💚 100% on time throughout August.

We’re incredibly proud to share that 100% of our care calls were delivered on time during August 2026 at Home Instead West Lancashire & Chorley.

Behind that percentage are real people. Someone expecting support with their morning routine. A family member relying on us to arrive when agreed. A Client waiting for companionship, help with a meal or support to continue their day. That’s why being on time matters.

Reliable home care is about more than keeping to a schedule. It’s about building trust, maintaining familiar routines and giving our amazing Clients and their loved ones confidence in the support they receive.

A huge thank you to our Care Professionals and wider team, whose planning, communication and commitment helped us achieve a fantastic 100% on-time performance throughout August 👏

A result to be very proud of 💚

01/09/2026

💚 September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, and this year’s message is an important one.

"The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do. A Diagnosis Matters."

For many families, noticing changes in someone they love can bring a lot of uncertainty.

Is it normal forgetfulness? Should we be concerned? Who should we speak to? What happens if it is Dementia?

Seeking professional advice can help families understand what may be happening, access appropriate support and begin making informed decisions about the future.

At Home Instead - West Lancashire and Chorley, we support people living with Dementia and the families around them, helping individuals continue living in familiar surroundings with care shaped around their own routines, preferences and needs.

Throughout September, we’ll be sharing practical Dementia information, answering common questions and highlighting useful sources of support.

If you’re worried about changes in someone’s memory or behaviour, your GP is an important first point of contact.

You don’t have to have everything worked out before asking for help 💚

31/08/2026

Are you spending time with an older loved one this Bank Holiday?

We hope you have a lovely time together 💚

Long weekends and family visits can also mean spending a little more time together than usual. Sometimes, that's when we notice small things that we hadn't spotted before.

Perhaps:
• Mum doesn't seem to be eating as regularly
• Dad isn't getting out as often as he used to
• The house is becoming harder to manage
• Everyday routines seem to require more effort
• Someone who was previously very confident is asking for more reassurance

None of these things automatically mean somebody suddenly needs a large amount of care. But they might be worth talking about.

Sometimes a little regular support is enough to make everyday life easier while helping someone continue living independently and securely at home.

And you don't need to know exactly what support is required before asking for advice.

If this Bank Holiday leaves you with questions about someone you love, our local and friendly team is here to talk them through with you.

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/care/domiciliary/

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30/08/2026

What can good Dementia care at home look like?

There isn't one answer, because no two people experience Dementia in exactly the same way.

But it can mean:
• Following someone's preferred pace
• Maintaining familiar routines where possible
• Communicating calmly and respectfully
• Allowing additional time rather than rushing
• Supporting hobbies and interests that remain meaningful
• Understanding someone's history and preferences
• Recognising the person behind the diagnosis

That's why getting to know somebody matters. Their favourite music. How they like their morning to begin. The stories they enjoy telling. The activities they've always loved. The things that make them feel comfortable.

Good Dementia support isn't simply about knowing somebody's diagnosis. It's about knowing them.

If you've noticed memory or behavioural changes in someone you love, these can have several possible causes and do not necessarily mean Dementia. A GP can advise on the appropriate next steps.

Learn more about our approach to Dementia care at home:

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/care/specialist/dementia/

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Our years of experience make us experts in providing compassionate, dignified Alzheimer's and dementia care at home, promoting wellbeing and independence.

29/08/2026

Have you ever thought about working in care but assumed you didn't have the right experience?

You may have more relevant experience than you realise.

Perhaps you've:
• Supported a family member
• Raised a family
• Worked closely with people
• Been the person others naturally turn to
• Developed patience through your own life experiences
• Simply always enjoyed helping others

Previous care experience isn't always essential to becoming a Care Professional with Home Instead West Lancashire & Chorley.

What matters is having the right qualities, along with the willingness to learn. Award-winning training and ongoing support can help you develop the practical knowledge.

You bring the compassion, personality and life experience.

Could a career in care be your next step?

Explore our current opportunities:

https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/recruitment/chorley-lancashire/

29/08/2026

One final round of local thank-yous as we continue spreading the word about our Macmillan Coffee Morning – Home Instead West Lancashire & Chorley 💚

We’d like to give a particularly warm welcome to Joanne and Casey at The Flower Shed Ormskirk , who have recently opened in Ormskirk and have kindly displayed one of our event flyers. It’s always lovely to see new local businesses getting involved in the community, and we’re looking forward to seeing them settle in and grow.

A big thank you also goes to Morrisons (Morrisons Ormskirk Community Champion) for helping us spread the word, and to Ian and the fantastic team at Primrose Hill Nurseries who are always so supportive of local community initiatives and have once again kindly displayed one of our flyers.

We really appreciate everyone who has helped us raise awareness of the event so far ☕️

📅 Friday 25th September 2026
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 34 Heskin Lane, Ormskirk, L39 1LR

To book your free place, please email [email protected].

Thank you again to The Flower Shed, Morrisons Ormskirk and Primrose Garden Centre for your support 💚

28/08/2026

We’re delighted to recognise Anna as our July Star of the Month 💚🌟

Anna is someone who consistently goes the extra mile , not only for our amazing Clients, but for the wider team too.

She regularly steps in to help when extra support is needed and she brings the same thoughtfulness to the people she cares for. One lovely example is the way she buys flowers for her Clients simply to brighten their day 🌷

It’s those small, personal touches that can mean so much.

Anna’s kindness, reliability and willingness to support others are a wonderful reflection of the values we want to see across our team.

We’re very lucky to have you with us, Anna. Congratulations on being our Star of the Month 👏