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Days Out, Freedom and Fun: Supporting Valerie’s Sense of Adventure
Valerie now lives in a care home and although she faces physical limitations, she remains a vibrant, social person who enjoys getting out and experiencing life.
Claire
1 day ago2 min read


Being There for Jack With Home Help and Meaningful Companionship
Jack and his wife were living together at home. But daily life was becoming a struggle as his wife's dementia progressed and his mobility had become more limited. After his wife had spent some time in hospital, Jack needed short-term support at home.
Claire
2 days ago2 min read


A Day in the Life of a Companion
We’ve laughed and cried together, but whatever the day brings, it is good to feel that each visit is time well spent.
Claire
Nov 104 min read


Bringing Life Back Into Focus: Dorothy’s Story
We often say that support should be about more than care alone. It’s about helping people to thrive, and Dorothy’s story shows exactly what that means.
Claire
Sep 221 min read


How to Choose the Right Homecare Provider in Kent
In this video, our Co-founder Chris Gage and Director of Wellbeing Alise Kirtley share their thoughts on what really matters when choosing a homecare provider in Kent. Their message is simple but powerful: good homecare is about relationships, not tick-boxes.
Claire
Sep 82 min read


Bringing Monet to Life at Home
At Thrive, we believe that creativity and imagination should never be limited by mobility or location. One of our colleagues recently brought this to life for Derek*, a gentleman living in a care home with a deep love of art.
Claire
Aug 191 min read


From Isolated to Included: How We Helped Gerald Reconnect with Life and Friendship
Gerald* in his 50s, was living with the long-term effects of a head injury from a car accident in his youth, which impacted his speech,...
Claire
Jun 162 min read


From Unsettled to Comforted: How We Helped Penny Find Peace in Her New Home
Penny*, a beloved member of her village, faced the challenge of moving to a new care home due to her complex dementia. Through our companionship service, we helped Penny rediscover moments of joy and comfort in her new surroundings.
Claire
Jun 112 min read


Loneliness Shouldn’t Be Inevitable
During Loneliness Awareness Week 2025 9 -15 June 2025 , Thrive Homecare is calling on the public and professionals alike to rethink how...
Claire
Jun 92 min read


What is the PERMA model?
You may have heard us mention that we use the PERMA model to guide our approach to care and wellbeing. The PERMA model was developed by...
Claire
May 282 min read
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