Should you or a loved one consider care or support in 2025?

Now that everybody has firmly settled into the new year, it is the time for many people to consider what is coming up for them in the year ahead.

A new year often sees people seek new jobs, new homes and of course, resolutions. However, for many people, 2025 may be the year that themselves or a loved one will require additional care, help and support – whatever that may look like.

Whether you, a friend or a loved one are living with a long-term illness, frailty due to age, are considered vulnerable or are living with a disability, you may be considering whether now is the time to implement a more professional care plan.

Care and support can be tailored and bespoke, and in a way that suits individual needs.

Whether it’s short but regular check ins and visiting care, respite care for family carers, live-in care or nurse-led care, the social care sector and its expert care providers can offer a plethora of services.

Danielle Jones, Head of Care Services at Radis Community Care explains that the new year is a great time for people to explore the care sector and the services available.

“If a person’s health is deteriorating, they’ve received a new diagnosis, or have become more vulnerable than they previously have been, they may be looking to enlist the help of professional carers.

“Utilising a care service doesn’t take away a person’s independence, but rather, it helps them to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible – which remains our priority.”

The main concern for many, is the potential of having to leave their home, when this simply doesn’t have to be the case.

Many care providers, such as Radis Community Care, offer services that enable those in receipt of care to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, as well as offering alternatives to residential care homes whilst prioritising enhanced feelings of independence.

Whether a person would like to reduce their feelings of isolation and loneliness, are struggling with the daily routines of housekeeping and mealtimes, or require more medicinal care, a care provider can offer bespoke and tailored care packages to suit their needs.

As a loved one, it’s important to look out for signs that a friend or family member may be beginning to struggle – whether it’s noticing changes to their day to day activities, eating habits, or seeing a reduction in them socialising and getting out and about.

To begin with, accepting the help of a professional carer can be difficult for both the person receiving care and their family members, but prioritising a person’s safety and independence remains the most important thing.

If you think yourself or a loved one requires the help of a professional community care provider, find out more by visiting www.radis.co.uk/services or get in touch by emailing enquiries@radis.co.uk.