MONDAY 29 NOVEMBER - Winter Exerts it's Icy Grip Again

Winter has arrived with a vengeance very early this year. It seems only a very short time ago at the start of the year that we were battling against ice and snow to ensure that all those in our communities who depend on our care and support get the visits they depend on for their health and wellbeing. The weather forecast for the next few days tells of worse weather and plummetting temperatures. Gloucestershire yesterday recorded it's coldest day for a century. The BBC has today been out with our staff on Exmoor reporting on how we maintain our services to vulnerable people whatever the weather.


The beautiful scenes of winter can be exciting for some and terrifying for others. It is a time of anxiety and stress as elderly people struggle to keep warm. For our staff the winter warnings send messages to be ready at all times to cope with the unexpected. Make sure your cars are prepared and that you are equipped well for unwelcome adventures. Much work has been done recently to update our policies and procedures for ensuring the continuity of our services in the event of bad weather. All our bases are prepared and ready for the challenges of winter and with customary excellent communication, teamwork and bucket loads of common sense we will ensure that those who depend on us can continue to do so with confidence.


TAKE CARE, TAKE PRECAUTIONS, STAY WARM! MAKE SURE THE CARE GETS THROUGH!

Location:Southern England