A second national lockdown began in England on Thursday 5th November. While the lockdown will help to curb the rise in coronavirus infection, it also brings concerns for the most vulnerable in our communities. Lots of the most vulnerable groups in our society have been isolating the entire time. While this is the best way to avoid the virus, it can have a significant impact on mental health. Naturally, people want to ensure that their elderly loved ones are safe and well during this second lockdown. The mental health charity, Mind, has begun an emergency appeal to encourage donations …
How to use a Supra C500 Key Safe
In today's post we're taking a look at the Supra C500 Key Safe and how to install it properly. We've had a few queries regarding our key safes recently, so we thought it would be a good idea to revisit them! If you're on the fence about adding a key safe to your order, read on. If you've already ordered your alarm, but decide you want a key safe, give our friendly team a call on 0800 101 3333 and we'll help you out. What is a Key Safe? A key safe is a secure place to store spare keys. It offers a convenient way for the house owner and authorised visitors to enter the home. With a …
Coronavirus In The UK: Live Updates
COVID-19 is an infectious disease which was first encountered at the end of 2019. Since then, it has spread across the world, with more than 45 million cases so far. After several months of lockdown and restrictions, infection rates started to decrease in the UK. However, in recent months, cases have started spiking again. The Prime Minister announced that a second national lockdown would begin on Thursday 5th November 2020. This lockdown is due to last until early December. Here at Careline365, we have maintained our usual service throughout the coronavirus crisis. We want to …
5 New Skills to Learn During Lockdown
In 2020, people across the UK picked up a huge range of new hobbies and skills during the national lockdown. Now, with a return to lockdown looking more and more likely, we're sharing some of our favourites. Here are our top 5 new skills to learn during lockdown. Top 5 Skills to Learn During Lockdown Lots of the popular lockdown hobbies we've seen this year are great for older people. Many of them are very affordable (if not free!) and lots of them are totally practical too. There's a hobby out there for everybody. Here are our recommendations. 1. Learn a Foreign Language While …
5 Ways to Show Grandparents You Care
At Careline365, we think it's important to show your grandparents that you love them all year round! It shouldn't just be birthday and Christmas when you pop round to see them or send them a gift. If you're not sure where to begin, we've got five ideas below on how to treat your grandparents with respect and care all year round. 1. Plan a day out If you're lucky enough to live close by your grandparents, spend a day with them! Why not plan a fun day of activities just for them? Ask them what they would like to do and go from there. Give them the chance to pick an activity, a place …
A Star Is Born: Marilyn Monroe – This Day In History
On the first of June 1926, a star was born. Her name? Norma Jeane Mortenson – who went on to find international fame as glamorous actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe. Born in Los Angeles, California, she grew up going from foster family to foster family after her mother was admitted to a mental institution. When Norma Jeane was just 16 she got married to her neighbour, James Dougherty. In 1944, James was sent away with the military. Norma Jeane was working in a munitions factory as part of the war effort. It was here that a photographer, David Conover, spotted her. He was …
