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On the 22nd April, Novus Care was proud to celebrate with our longest client their 100th birthday. Eily, has been a client of Novus Care since 2014 and she really is part of the Novus Care family and last weekend we were honoured to be invited to celebrate her momentous occasion with a special birthday […]

At Novus Care we always strive to provide the highest quality care and we very often hear about inspirational individuals and teams who have gone above the call of duty to deliver that care. The difference you all make to the lives of our clients deserves recognition and one way that we do this is […]

Olive has been a long-term client of Novus Care for many years. Olive lost her husband over 4 years ago and tragically lost her son last year due to cancer. Her daughter doesn’t live locally but comes down to visit as much as she can – so the care we provide is essential to Olive’s […]

There are more than 30,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) in the UK each year and over 7.6 million people in the UK are living with a heart or circulatory disease. According to the British Heart Foundation (BHF) 260 people every day are admitted to hospital due to a heart attack – however in […]

What are the 7 stages of dementia and how long does each stage last? Breaking down dementia into dementia stages helps health care professionals measure the progress of the disease. There are three phases – pre, middle, and late stage dementia. However, dementia is not usually diagnosed by health care professionals until dementia stage 4 […]

There are currently hundreds of elderly people stuck in hospitals around the country when they needn’t be. The term bed-blocking sounds as if the patients themselves are unwilling to move – this is definitely not the case as most are desperate to get home. Bed blocking costs on average £400 per bed per night with […]

During winter, elderly people can often struggle to stay warm in their homes. As we age, our immune systems become weaker and we are less able to fight off viruses. However, there are a number of ways we can keep our elderly loved ones warm this winter. So here are a few top tips to […]

What to buy someone for Christmas is always challenging however when you’re trying to buy gifts for people living with Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease – finding the right present can often be extremely daunting. When choosing a present for a loved one living with Dementia, the right Christmas gift can help them reminisce, soothe agitation, […]

Why work in care? Whether you are looking to change your career, leave school or return to work, there are a variety of reasons to become a carer. Working in the care sector is renowned for being one of the most rewarding jobs you can do as you’re making a difference to people’s lives… every […]

The number of people living with dementia in the UK is set to increase to over 1 million by 2021 and over 2 million by 2051 and this number is increasing as people are living longer. When a relative or loved one starts developing dementia, every family member is affected and will be trying to […]