Warmth of Care
Get the right support with care for your older loved ones this winterNearly 1 in 2 adults in England increase the assistance they provide their older relatives during the colder months. Explore our Warmth of Care resources and special offers designed for families considering extra support this season.
Mum’s boiler broke frequently, which meant she was a few days without heating or hot water. She was also more isolated in winter. It was very stressful.
Now I know she is warm and cared for.
Warmth of Care – care resources for winter
How to tell if your older relative needs more help
Key questions to ask yourself this winter if you become concerned your loved one may not be coping well at home.
Support for keeping well this winter
A collection of top resources to help you keep your older loved ones safe, warm and well throughout the winter season.
Navigating discussions and feelings about care
How to have successful conversations with your loved ones and how to handle difficult feelings about care.
Choosing a care home and what to expect
From tips to make the most of your care home visit to what to expect from care and financial assessments.
Residents’ experiences of winter in care
After my husband passed away winters felt very long. I would sometimes think ‘how lonely is this?’
Now I have a big group of friends and haven’t felt lonely for a second.
More about Warmth of Care
Warmth of Care across England
From inviting neighbours at risk of isolation to join their Christmas lunch to donating warm clothes to local people in need, our care homes are celebrating the Warmth of Care across the country and opening their doors to yet more families looking for support this winter.
Greensleeves Care releases new figures that reveal families’ winter care worries
Nearly 1 in 2 adults in England (47%) increase the assistance they provide their older relatives during the colder months, with around 14% of those saying their support ‘significantly increases’, new figures released by leading not-for-profit care provider Greensleeves Care show.
A message of hope this winter
Winter can be a difficult time for many older people and their loved ones. At Greensleeves Care, we understand that. Our residents and colleagues have come together to send a message of hope and an invitation to explore the warmth of care this season.