Abacare enables vulnerable students to continue studying

UNIVERSITY and college students needing care in Wales can from this month (April, 2017) continue with their studies and receive visits from social care workers. Abacare, which has offices in Bangor, Newtown, Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) and Ystradgynlais, is able to provide care for vulnerable students studying away from home at university or college. Peter […]

A quick natter with Nerys

Nerys Hughes, who has NVQ Level 2 and 3, joined us in 2003 and is currently an Operations Executive. Her role covers all areas of care from palliative to domiciliary to learning disabilities. She started as a carer with us and, due to Nerys’ commitment, hard work and dedication, she was promoted to Operations Executive. […]

Advice for elderly to avoid scams and fraudsters

The elderly are some of the most vulnerable when it comes to falling for scams and being a victim to fraudsters so we’ve put together a helpful guide that you can use or pass on to any elderly people you might know. Always be suspicious If it sounds too good to be true then it […]

Abacare supports Bisto’s Open door Sunday campaign

STAFF at a care provider in Wales are getting behind a campaign to help battle loneliness in communities (May, 2017). Abacare is supporting Bisto’s Open door Sunday campaign and is encouraging people to invite neighbours, especially the elderly, round for a roast in attempt to boost community spirit. Peter Angelides, CEO of the award-winning Abacare, […]

Improving outcomes through learning and development

We operate a professional Care Management Team that is committed to providing high quality care to individuals in their own homes. Our training is extensive and something we are very proud of. All potential carers take on a week-long training programme, put together by our talented trainer, Michael (Mick) McNeil, who is a registered nurse […]

Looking for a career change?

WORKERS in Wales looking for a change of career are being invited to contact a care agency that provides services across Wales this month (April, 2017). Abacare has more than 30 carer positions it is looking to fill across the country and is asking anyone interested in switching professions to get in touch. Peter Angelides, […]

How gardening can help the elderly

Many people might be under the illusion that gardening is back-breaking work, only for the young and more mobile among us but they couldn’t be more wrong! Gardening is great for people of all ages and has many benefits for the mind and body. Our carers regularly encourage service users to get into the garden […]

Our Connect & Collect scheme for carers

One of the perks of working for Abacare is having access to our Connect & Collect scheme, which allows you to save money on products and get exclusive discounts with major retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Boots and Argos, that aren’t available anywhere else. As a member of staff, once you have signed up […]

Everybody needs good neighbours says care firm

A CARE firm in Wales says anyone can become a good neighbour by signing up to provide care to their community (April, 2017). Abacare, which has offices in Bangor, Newtown, Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) and Ystradgynlais is offering people the opportunity to train as a carer and provide its services in their neighbourhoods. Peter Angelides, […]

Dementia sufferers can stay at home thanks to our care

Thanks to the care we provide, more and more dementia sufferers are able to stay in the comfort of their own homes rather than move into long-term residential care. We offer one-to-one bespoke support for people living with the syndrome so they do not need to leave their familiar surroundings or their pets. People with […]