Looking After Your Mental Well-Being
Sandy Taylor, SRS Care Solutions’ award-winning mental health first aider is today’s guest blog writer: Now more than ever, looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. It’s not something we should just do if we are struggling, or feeling low, anxious, or stressed. It’s something we should […]
Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease
It’s thought that around 1 in 500 people are affected by Parkinson’s disease. Most people with Parkinson’s begin to develop symptoms when they’re over 50, although around 1 in 20 people with the condition first experience symptoms when they’re under 40. In fact, Michael J Fox, one of the most notable figures with Parkinson’s, was […]
Care Is For All
As we reflect upon PRIDE month, we at SRS Care want to underline the importance of providing care and support to everyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or background. We all want similar things as we grow older; to stay in our own homes for as long as possible and to be treated with respect […]
Going Above and Beyond
At SRS Care Solutions providing high-quality care to our service users is our top priority. Our home carers strive to achieve this daily, ensuring you or your family member are in safe hands and instilling trust in our company. We hear many amazing stories from our home care teams of how our carers have been […]
Eddie : Service User Achievements
East Renfrewshire service user, Eddie, overcomes preconceptions surrounding Parkinson’s disease by challenging himself with old hobbies. Eddie, one of our East Renfrewshire service users, has a keen interest in boats and model-making. For the longest time, this has been Eddie’s major hobby – building and sailing the boats he has replicated. Something in which his […]
Coping With Loneliness
Whilst Loneliness Awareness Week has highlighted the importance of building a greater awareness of the feeling, it’s important to continue to talk more openly about loneliness throughout the year and to look out for those that may be struggling, even if they’re reluctant to ask for help. According to gov.scot approximately 45% of adults in […]
Harry’s Story
Meet Harry. Jennifer has been caring for Harry for around nine months with Jackie joining shortly after. The pair have great banter with Harry who is constantly getting a laugh out of everyone he meets with his bubbly personality and positive outlook. Harry has always lived an active life and enjoyed activities such as fishing […]
Interview with West Lothian’s Care Coordinator
We recently spoke with Egle about working in the SRS Care Solutions West Lothian team: What does a successful day look like to you? “When the phone never stops ringing! A very busy and productive day that ends with all care in place and our service users are happy.” What is your favourite part of […]
Interview with West Lothian’s CMS
We recently spoke with Evelyn about working in the SRS Care Solutions West Lothian team as a Community Management Supervisor: What does a successful day look like to you? “When all the care plans are in place, and I can leave the office knowing that all of our clients are happy.” What is your favourite […]
World Cancer Day
The 4th of February marks World Cancer Day 2022 – a day that unites people, communities and entire countries to raise awareness and take action. When it comes to a life-threatening disease like cancer, the first step towards its prevention is awareness. Awareness that a disease like cancer exists and could happen to anyone and everyone. […]