17 Feb 2021

New evidence shows ‘overwhelming’ preference for in-home care over care homes.

Caremark are perfectly positioned to provide our live-in care and support to those who would rather stay in their homes but need full time care.
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09 Feb 2021

Community partner raises money for in-home Care provider, Caremark (Thanet)

Starting in August and following on from the ‘lockdown’ restrictions, Edwards Embroidery and Trews Workwear of Manston, introduced an initiative to put something back into the community following the three months of lockdown restrictions.
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21 Jan 2021

Vulnerable & Shielding: Caremark are there during lockdown.

If you or a loved one are shielding and could benefit from the flexible high quality in-home care and support from Caremark, from a short visit, collect medication or full-time live-in care, then contact us today to find out how we can help.
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12 Jan 2021

Leisure boss comes to Care and Support Workers aid.

An in-home Care and Support Worker from Caremark (Broxtowe and Erewash) who was facing a bill of more than £1,000 after her car broke down has spoken of her shock after discovering that a well-known local businessman had picked up the entire repair bill.
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01 Jan 2021

Happy New Year from Caremark.

Wishing a happy, healthy new year to all our in-home care and support Clients and Carers, welcome to 2021.
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16 Dec 2020

No one should be alone this festive season.

Caremark’s in-home care service is here for you or a loved one this Christmas period.
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08 Dec 2020

Finalists in the Great British Care Awards.

In-home care and support provider Caremark are delighted that several of the offices have staff that have been recognised and shortlisted for these prestigious awards.
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24 Nov 2020

Medical Doctor takes the reins at Caremark (Aylesbury & Wycombe).

Dr Kris Owden is the proud new owner at Caremark (Aylesbury & Wycombe). Having recently purchased the business from the retiring Janis Anderson, he is looking forward to continuing to supply the very best care to those who need it locally.
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16 Nov 2020

Congratulations to Caremark (Wakefield).

Another office joins the Caremark network and is ready to provide in-home care and support to the local community.
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02 Nov 2020

Charity warns of increased anxiety in older people due to pandemic.

At Caremark we strongly believe that no one should feel loneliness or isolation, which is why we’ve created our companionship care service.
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22 Oct 2020

Congratulations to this Caremark Home Care Hero.

Lisa from Caremark (Mansfield & Ashfield) has been announced as a finalist in the Home Care Insight, Home Care Heroes Awards 2020.
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09 Oct 2020

In-home Care and Support Workers who feel they have the best Job in the world.

The care and support staff at Caremark (Winchester and Eastleigh) love their in-home care roles that let them make the lives of their clients brighter every time they see them.
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28 Sep 2020

Financier commits to providing the highest quality in-home care.

Grant Kerns, Managing Director of Caremark (Cheshire North East) swaps the world of high finance to provide care and support to the local community. His focus will be caring for the elderly, the vulnerable or those with a disability, with flexible, professional person-centred care services.
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21 Sep 2020

PatchCare® from Caremark “An outstanding model of innovation.”

Not only have West Sussex County Council included the innovative PatchCare® system in their Dementia strategy for 2020 – 2023 as a key initiative, but the Care Quality Commission have called it “an Outstanding’ model of innovation.”
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08 Sep 2020

An Alzheimer’s Society investigation reveals the shocking side effect of social isolation on people with dementia.

Caremark’s specialist Dementia and Alzheimer’s in-home care and support is here to help.
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19 Aug 2020

The Caremark Network Care and Support Worker of the Month for July.

Every Month we have a difficult decision deciding from the great nominations sent through from the Caremark Network of offices, this month was another tricky one as multiple worthy nominations were submitted, but the winner of The Caremark Network Care and Support Worker of the Month for July is:
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14 Aug 2020

A brand-new office joins the Caremark in-home care and Support network.

Caremark (Warwick) have already started providing care to the local community.
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11 Aug 2020

A warm welcome to Caremark (Peterborough).

Having received their Care Quality Commission registration, they can now start providing the high-quality in-home care and support that’s become synonymous with the Caremark Brand, to their local community.
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04 Aug 2020

Why you should consider a career with Caremark.

Working as an in-home Care and Support Worker with Caremark is more than just a job, it is a career.
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23 Jul 2020

Potential treatment for slowing down Alzheimer’s for Caremark Clients.

Our in-home Care and Support Workers who administer medication to clients with Dementia may see something new soon as US biotech company Biogen submits licence application with FDA for potential new Alzheimer's disease treatment.
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06 Jul 2020

A huge welcome to a new franchisee joining the Caremark network.

Caremark (Herefordshire and the Forest of Dean) receive their Care Quality Commission registration.
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02 Jul 2020

More demand for Live-in Care and Support.

During the current pandemic we have seen an increase in demand for our specialist live-in Care.
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24 Jun 2020

Driving on together as a community.

A local MP gets behind the community providing driving lessons to Care & Support workers at Caremark (Thanet)
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18 Jun 2020

Caremark offices rated in the top 20 home care providers by clients again.

For the sixth year in a row, Caremark offices across the country have featured in the Top 20 Home Care Awards organised by Homecare.co.uk.
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04 Jun 2020

Home, not alone.

An insight into life under lockdown for a vulnerable person with Live-in Care and Support.
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21 May 2020

Thomas & Ellie help Caremark (Kirklees) to ‘face’ down COVID-19.

Face shields built by two inspiring Huddersfield children have been donated for use by carers at Caremark (Kirklees) during the Covid-19 crisis.
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12 May 2020

Thank you, Waitrose.

Care and support worker Monica from Caremark (Worcester & Malvern Hills) was surprised and happy to be greeted recently with clapping, flowers and a mug when visiting her local Waitrose after one of her shifts.
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24 Apr 2020

Stay safe and socially isolated with a Caremark care and support worker living in your home during the Pandemic

This service is tailored precisely to match the personal needs of our clients, from companionship to assistance with personal care and everyday life, live-in care is a much more bespoke service, staying as safe as possible from potential covid-19 infection.
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16 Apr 2020

We are one community, We will get through this together

Caremark (Thanet) and a story about community engagement.
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16 Apr 2020

Appeal to find 'wonderful' stranger who paid for care worker's fuel in Chobham, Surrey

Care and Support Worker Terrilea Dawson said the act of kindness brought her to tears.
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16 Apr 2020

Neighbours appreciate the work being done by Caremark Care and Support Workers

Look what Sandra from Caremark (Mole Valley & Waverley) found left for her.
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26 Mar 2020

Become a respected keyworker today

It’s always very busy at Caremark, but particularly busy in the current climate. The network is bustling providing the very best domiciliary care within communities up and down the country.
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17 Mar 2020

Coronavirus: how Caremark is protecting clients and care staff

We take the health and safety of our clients and care staff very seriously and our priority is to ensure we can safely continue to deliver vital care to our clients during the coronavirus outbreak.
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21 Oct 2019

Caremark (Redcar & Cleveland) sponsorship helps local football team hit the back of the net

Across the UK, Caremark franchisees and their care teams are constantly engaging with their local community in many ways. In a prime example, the team at Caremark (Redcar & Cleveland) is sponsoring local group of young footballers Redcar Town Girls Under-13s.
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18 Oct 2019

Caremark’s new PatchCare model hailed as innovation in CQC State of Care report

Caremark’s new PatchCare® model has been highlighted as an example of innovation in home care by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its annual State of Care report, published this week.
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26 Sep 2019

Caremark leads innovation in dementia care with sensory training

Dementia affects approximately 850,000 people in the UK and costs the UK £26 billion a year. This is only set to increase as over 1 million people are predicted to be living with dementia by 2025. With such staggering figures, the provision of high quality, compassionate dementia care by organisations with the appropriate skills and understanding of how this condition impacts people’s lives is more important than ever.
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02 Sep 2019

Leading is caring

When it comes to managing a home care service, Louise Harrison, Registered Care Manager at Caremark (Broxtowe & Erewash), cares not only for the clients her team supports, but also for the team members themselves. Louise knows that being present for her team and valuing the work they do is key to constantly delivering the highest level of care.
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21 Aug 2019

Caremark (Kirklees) brings generations together to reduce loneliness

Caremark (Kirklees) is piloting a scheme aimed at bridging the generation gap between children and the elderly, with a particular emphasis on helping those with dementia and other disabilities.
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16 Aug 2019

Caremark (East Hertfordshire & Broxbourne) achieves Outstanding rating in first inspection

Receiving an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission is a remarkable. Receiving such a rating after the very first inspection is spectacular! Yet, this is what Sareet Shah, Priya Desai and their team at Caremark (East Hertfordshire & Broxbourne) have achieved after being inspected by the Care Quality Commission for the first time.
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31 Jul 2019

Home care clients rate Caremark in Top 20 providers in regions across the UK

Once again, Caremark offices across the UK have featured in the Top 20 Home Care Awards 2019 organised by the online care directory Homecare.co.uk.
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24 Jun 2019

We train our care staff to deliver high quality care

After applying for a role with us and meeting your local Caremark team, you’re now excited because you’ve landed the job you’ve always wanted! So, what happens next?
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15 May 2019

Caremark franchisee wins fifth national business award for running exemplary home care operation

It’s been an incredibly successful three-and-a-half year spell for our Caremark (Sutton) and Caremark (Epsom & Ewell, Banstead & Reigate) franchisee, Hannah Drury, who has scooped her fifth national business award and second top award at the NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) awards earlier this month.
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30 Apr 2019

Saving lives at work

Caring is a rewarding and exciting job – you get to meet people from all walks of life, making a difference in their lives.
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26 Apr 2019

An award-winning care worker shares her vision of good care

A woman who gave up a high-powered management role to look after people in their own homes has won an award from her company, Caremark (Cheltenham and Tewkesbury).
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15 Apr 2019

OUTSTANDING rating for Caremark (Plymouth)

The team at Caremark (Plymouth) are celebrating after achieving an OUTSTANDING rating from the CQC. With only 2% of home care providers rated OUTSTANDING in England, this is testament to the exceptional care and support delivered by the Plymouth team to their clients.
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08 Apr 2019

What we look for when recruiting care workers

Whether you are new to the care sector or an experienced care worker looking for a company where you will be supported to deliver high quality care, applying for a care job with Caremark is straightforward.
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08 Mar 2019

The secret to keeping a healthy diet when aging

Eating well and having a balanced and healthy diet is important at all ages, but even more so as you get older. But how can you do this? Are so-called ‘superfoods’ the answer? Which foods are more nutritious? For Nutrition & Hydration Week, we give you some tips on how to help older people maintain a healthy diet.
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15 Feb 2019

Saving Lives Through The Message In A Bottle Scheme

Sometimes simple ideas can make a huge difference.
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31 Jan 2019

Creating communities through care

PatchCare®, addressing the issues of loneliness and isolation as well as improving health and wellbeing.
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20 Dec 2018

Finding your diamonds and keeping them

The recruitment and more importantly, the retention of your greatest asset – your care staff, is key for any care provider.
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22 Nov 2018

Caremark offers a Malta ‘holiday-with-care' experience!

A brand new initiative launched by Caremark (Aylesbury & Wycombe) is offering people the chance to go on holiday to Malta with the full support of care workers located with Caremark in Malta.
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14 Nov 2018

Diwali Festival of Light celebrated at head office!

It’s not often an office has the opportunity to decorate a meeting room with beautiful coloured lights, candles and twinkling decorations, but this year the team at head office had the opportunity to do just that when they ‘got creative’ to mark Diwali for their Hindu colleague.
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30 Oct 2018

IT’S A HAT TRICK FOR THE GREAT BRITISH CARE AWARDS!

Big congratulations to Caremark’s three regional finalists in the Great British Care Awards 2018, Charlotte Shaw, Alina Conway & Simon Rowland.
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29 Oct 2018

‘Life-changing’ care and support wins Care Workers an award

Two care workers who delivered ‘life-changing’ care and support to their client with PTSD have been presented with a special award and personally thanked for their amazing care.
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25 Oct 2018

Caremark (Mid-Sussex & Crawley) rated Outstanding!

Managing Director Sue Hills and Director/Registered Manager Sarah-Louise White celebrate their team’s achievement.
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24 Oct 2018

Spotting a Stroke

Would you recognise the symptoms of Stroke and if you did, would you know what to do?
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31 May 2018

One Team One Goal: Creating the Mark of Excellent Care

Welcome to our Culture Campaign!

We launched this very recently and already this is setting us on an exciting path which we think will revolutionise our brand from the inside out.
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29 May 2018

Public votes place Caremark in Top 20 providers of home care in regions across the UK

The annual results are out! Once again Caremark offices across the UK have featured in the public’s choice of the Top 20 Home Care Awards 2018.
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25 May 2018

Sutton franchisee wins 4th national business award in under 12 months

Caremark (Sutton) franchisee, Hannah Drury is celebrating once again with her recent win of yet another business award.
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27 Apr 2018

Caremark Ireland client expresses her gratitude to (Dublin South) team

Across the Irish Sea, the team at Caremark (Dublin South) received a truly heartwarming letter of thanks from a client from Killiney, which sums up what Caremark is all about: compassion, professionalism and integrity.
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24 Apr 2018

Caremark celebrate Encouraging Women Into Franchising (EWIF) awards trio

Caremark is celebrating as both franchisee and employee have been selected as finalists in three categories for the 2018 NatWest EWIF awards.
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14 Nov 2017

Have you heard of The Herbert Protocol?

Here we take a look at the new national scheme to help people living with dementia and those who care for them.
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31 May 2017

Caremark rated in Top 10 care providers across 5 regions of the UK

National home care provider, Caremark Limited has been rated in the Top 10 home care providers across 5 UK regions by the online homecare directory, Homecare.co.uk.
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19 May 2017

Caremark joins the celebrations of the NatWest (EWIF) Encouraging Women into Franchising awards

For the second year running Caremark Limited was proud to sponsor an award in the Encouraging Women into Franchising awards event held earlier this week.
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07 Mar 2017

Taxis, assistance dogs and the law

Assistance dogs support people with a variety of disabilities wherever they go, such as in banks, offices, restaurants, and libraries, but how many have you seen riding with their owner in a taxi or minicab?
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07 Feb 2017

Male Care Worker shortage? Only 15.3% of workforce are men

With men making up just 15.3% of the care workforce, we ask male Care Worker Matthew Carter what made him choose a career in the home care industry.
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04 Nov 2016

Looming care crisis forces radical re-think of future social care funding

The looming crisis in our social care sector and the shortfall in funding from the Government to cover the expected costs of future social care needs is leading to a change in thinking.
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05 Sep 2016

Loneliness - The new poverty of the developed world

Despite the world becoming smaller in terms of communication, loneliness is increasing and has been termed as “the new poverty of the developed world”. So much so that the Government, together with various organisations are now referring to “the missing million” – the 1,100,000 people over the age of 65 who feel deeply lonely.
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15 Feb 2016

Marion's care story: From stamps to social care

Marion Drydale, recently promoted Field Care Supervisor with Caremark (Oldham) has not always worked in social care. In fact, her career started in the public sector where she was the Manager of a Post Office which she enjoyed for sixteen years. When the job became more about having to hard sell to every customer that walked in than provide good service, Marion realized it was time to move on.
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06 Jan 2015

Outstanding client feedback for Caremark (Plymouth)

A recent survey issued by Caremark (Plymouth) to its clients and Care Workers has returned very positive results, with questions ranging from the quality of service provided to the quality of support care workers receive from management
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10 Oct 2014

Caremark team attends LaingBuisson Independent Healthcare Awards

Care Manager Julie Parsons was a finalist in the 'Extra Care Provider' category
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24 Sep 2014

Caremark (North Down, Ards & Belfast) nominated for business award

Managing Directors Richard and Emily Magrath have been notified they are finalists in their category of Best New Business for the North Downs Business Awards
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01 Sep 2014

Angela Rippon commends dementia friendly Caremark (Plymouth)

Newsreader and television host Angela Rippon hosted an event to celebrate Plymouth leading the way in becoming the UK's first Dementia Friendly city
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08 Jul 2014

Tips for visiting someone with dementia

Using posts from social media and YouTube, we have compiled some tips and guidance on how to have an enjoyable visit with a person with dementia
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25 Jun 2014

New music game aids Alzheimer's research

Can you tell your Beatles from your Beyoncé? Music therapy is one of the most effective treatments of Alzheimer's, now an online music recognition game aims to aid research
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29 May 2014

New handheld tehnology protects Sutton's vulnerable residents

Caremark (Sutton) is using the very latest mobile technology to look after the needs of the area’s most vulnerable residents
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28 May 2014

Furry friend joins Caremark (Winchester & Eastleigh) team

Mr Pickles has been accompanying carer Anne May on her home care visits to dog loving clients
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13 May 2014

Caremark (East Hertfordshire) pampers home care clients

The Caremark (East Hertfordshire) team treated their clients for Care Givers Week
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16 Apr 2014

Are you ready to care for someone with Multiple Sclerosis?

Sue Rushby who has MS talks to Jan Morgan, Caremark (Redcar & Cleveland)’s in-house Trainer about her condition and how understanding the illness can enable home care workers to provide better care
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15 Apr 2014

Caremark (Pulborough) welcomes Portuguese carers

Two international carers have recently joined the Caremark (Pulborough) team
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10 Apr 2014

Caremark sets sail for Bathtub Race victory

After winning last year's Destruction Derby, the Caremark team will be racing again to raise money for Chestnut Tree Hospice and Life Centre
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31 Mar 2014

Dementia awareness with Alzheimer's Society

Five tips on communicating with dementia sufferers with patience and respect
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24 Mar 2014

Caremark (Wandsworth) exhibits at Work Match Jobs Fair

James McCallum from Caremark (Wandsworth) spoke to over 60 people interested in a career in care
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19 Mar 2014

The King's Fund publishes report on 'ageing population'

The report includes nine steps to ensure health and care systems are fit for purpose
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18 Mar 2014

March Caremark Training Course Results

Anne Cassin & Liz Bosley-Sharpe are the latest recruits to pass the Initial Franchisee Training course
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12 Mar 2014

Lynda Goldsmith featured in March 2014 IIRSM Newsletter

National Training Manager Lynda Goldsmith is interviewed in the latest issue
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10 Mar 2014

Caremark (East Riding) to host Admiral Nurses fundraiser

The East Riding team will be raising funds for the mental health nurses service on March 28th
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03 Mar 2014

Caremark launches Health & Wellbeing Initiative

The launch of the initiative demonstrates Caremark's commitment to occupational health awareness
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27 Feb 2014

Caremark (Norwich) strengthens its management team with new addition

The Norwich home care provider continues to strengthen its management team with the new addition of Field Care Supervisor, Michaela Clements
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27 Feb 2014

UKHCA encourages members to back Care Bill ammendment

The amendment would require the CQC to routinely inspect local authority commissioning of social care
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26 Feb 2014

Men required to meet carer shortfall in care industry

A recent report has revealed that a quarter of men would never consider a career in care
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25 Feb 2014

Caremark (Aylesbury & Wycombe) continues to expand

The Whitchurch based homecare provider has opened a new area office
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25 Feb 2014

Promotion for Caremark (Bedford) care worker offers new challenge

Toni Eaton, a Care & Support Worker from Caremark (Bedford), has been promoted to a Field Care Supervisor
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20 Feb 2014

Caremark (Norwich) 'Highly Commended' at Norfolk Care Awards

Care Manager Julia Andrew was nominated in the 'Motivational Leadership Award' category at the inaugural awards
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