Christmas Newsletter

Dec 1, 2025

A Christmas Message for You and Your Family

As Christmas approaches with familiar lights, gentle music and cosy winter evenings we want to reach out to each of you, our clients and your loved ones. Christmas means something different to everyone.

Wherever you find yourself this December:
You are not forgotten.
You are not alone.
You matter to us.

A Season of Comfort

Christmas can stir emotions more deeply than any other time of year. This year we are focusing on:

Gentle, unhurried visits
Extra emotional support
Comfort-centred palliative care
Reducing loneliness
Winter wellbeing checks

The Importance of Christmas

Christmas is more than decorations and presents. It is a time filled with meaning – reflection, remembrance, togetherness and hope. Even a quiet Christmas can hold deep importance.

You’re Not Alone – Support for Anyone Feeling Lonely

Silver Line – 0800 4 70 80 90
Age UK – 0800 678 1602
Marie Curie – 0800 090 2309
Cruse Bereavement – 0808 808 1677
Mind – 0300 123 3393
Samaritans – 116 123
Independent Age – 0800 319 6789

Winter Wellbeing

Stay warm, nourished and safe:

Wear layers, use blankets
Eat warm meals and drink hot drinks
Keep walkways clear indoors
Let us know if you feel unwell

Community Kindness

Festive food hampers
Stamp collection for Greyhound Rescue
BRA Bank (breast cancer research)
Cat food drive (deadline 15th December)

Christmas Dinner Support – No One Misses Out

Christmas dinner is an important part of the celebrations. If you think you may not have a Christmas dinner this year, for any reason, please reach out to us. We will make sure you do not miss out on a warm Christmas meal.

Share Your Talents – Client Creativity Corner

We invite clients who enjoy drawing, painting, knitting, poetry, crafting or photography to share their creations for future newsletters and Christmas card designs.

Festive Dog Visits

Our therapy dogs are available for visits. A friendly wag and a warm cuddle can brighten any winter day.

Client Highlights

We welcome your stories, memories and achievements for our January edition.

Festive Fun Corner

Riddles:

What sparkles at Christmas but never gets hot?
What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
I’m hung once a year and filled with surprises — what am I?

Christmas Crafts:

Dried orange decorations
Memory baubles
Handmade cards
Salt dough ornaments
Festive scent jars

Things to Look Forward to in the New Year

Spring wellbeing reviews
Coffee mornings
Therapy dog days
Creative projects
Gardening and seed planting
Brighter days ahead

Calls Over the Christmas Period

All care calls will continue as normal throughout Christmas and New Year. If you do not want your usual call on certain days, please phone the office and we will cancel it for you.

Office Opening Hours

24th December – Closes 12:00pm
25th December – Closed
26th December – Closed
1st January – Closed

Emergency support is still available for urgent issues outside these
hours.

Contact Us

Philippa.potter1@nhs.net
Unit 1B Mereworth Business Centre, Maidstone, Kent ME18 5LW
01732 240794

Staff gifts

You may wish to give your staff a small token of appreciation from time to time, particularly around the festive season. This is entirely optional there’s no expectation or pressure to do so but if you choose to give a gift, please make sure it remains modest. As per company policy, the value of any individual gift must not exceed £10. A little gesture is lovely, but it doesn’t need to break the bank.

Why to Look Forward to 2026

As we move toward 2026, it’s important to remember that every new year brings its own chances for brighter days. Even if life feels heavy at times, there will be moments next year that surprise you with comfort, joy, and connection. Lighter mornings will return, new routines will settle in, and there will be conversations, visits, and small victories that haven’t happened yet. Whether it’s improved health, fresh opportunities, more support, or simply feeling a little stronger than the year before, 2026 holds space for hope. Step by step, day by day, there will be reasons to smile and whatever the year brings, you won’t face it alone. We’ll be right beside you.

A Gentle Christmas Wish

May your Christmas be warm, peaceful and gentle. May your home feel safe and your heart supported. May the year ahead bring brighter days, deeper comfort and renewed hope.

With love,

Enabling Care For You Ltd

What people say ...

We are extremely proud of the service which we provide to individuals and would like to share with you a selection of testimonials we have received from them.

"My mother became extremely ill after a long illness and was on end-of-life care. The family was struggling to cope with Mum's needs and we needed two people to help Mum with her personal care. I cannot fault the service provided. The carers treated my mother with compassion and respected her dignity.

They offered advice and support throughout. I could ring the office at any time if I needed to talk to someone. We couldn't have coped without them. Thank you."

5

Karen B daughter of client

"The carers from this agency were kind and professional. They looked after me after a serious injury and helped me over a number or months to regain my mobility. Having previously had care from a very poor agency I am very grateful to have found Enabling Care For You."

5

KM private client

"The care staff looking after my very elderly mum-in-law were so friendly, gentle, and professional. They always spoke with respect and kindness to her and really gave us the support we needed to help us fulfil her wishes to pass away at home with family."

5

C R daughter-in-law of client

"We thank you all for your consideration and thoughtfulness while you were caring for our beautiful mum. You were gentle, thorough, and talked to us, helping us understand situations while they progressed. You had some banter too, which helped as my mum loved to laugh. We are all very grateful for all your help and support through the saddest time of our lives."

5

Deborah W daughter of client

"Personal care is a very personal thing, Enabling Care understand that and everyone who comes to me has become a real friend I can trust. They work with me to maintain my dignity and manage my care to suit me not them. The team really care about the person I never feel like I am a job they have to get done. Thank you very much for letting me remain a proud human and not a task to process it means a lot to me."

5

S Reeves Private Client