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Mental Health Support That Feels Right for You

Mental Health Support That Feels Right for You Mental health affects how we think, feel, and manage everyday…

Learning Disability Support that Feels Right for You

Learning Disability Support that Feels Right for You A learning disability doesn’t define who you are. Every person…

Acquired Brain Injury Support in Suffolk

Acquired Brain Injury Support in Suffolk An acquired brain injury (ABI) can have a significant impact on daily…

Autism Support that Feels Right for You

Autism support Autism Support that Feels Right for You Autism can affect how a person understands the world,…

Autism friendly things to do in Ipswich, Suffolk

If you’re looking for autism friendly activities in Ipswich or SEND friendly activities in Suffolk, here are some…

Personal care on holiday

Whether you are planning to enjoy a weekend away in the Lake District, or want to go on…

Dementia friendly things to do in Ipswich

Finding activities that are not only enjoyable but feel safe for a loved one with dementia is important….

Signs of why your loved one might need personal care at home

We understand that deciding on the safety and care of someone you love can feel overwhelming. At Ocala…

A 2025 recap by Adam

As 2025 draws to a close, I reflect on the year Ocala Healthcare has had with pride. As…

How to Keep Loved Ones Safe at Home During Christmas

With cold weather, shorter days, and the extra bustle of holidays, the festive season can bring unexpected risks…

Christmas Fire Safety Tips: How to Keep Your Home Safe This Holiday Season

A fire in your home is sure to spoil the festive fun this Christmas! Here are our top…

Your guide to keeping warm this winter

It’s that time of year when we all start piling on the layers and digging out the hot…

Back when I had a pudding bowl haircut

Back when I had a pudding bowl haircut, I never imagined I’d end up working in healthcare. (And…

Home care should not be a hardship

Becoming a home care assistant in Suffolk was one of the most rewarding experiences of my time in…

Loneliness – and how you can help

Loneliness is a deeply topical issue – and more and more people are asking, “What can I do…

First aid is for everyone

One topic I feel incredibly passionate about is first aid. I genuinely believe that everyone should have at…

Happy New Year! Time for a career change?

First of all – Happy New Year from all of us at Ocala Healthcare! It’s that time of…

Undervalued, underpaid, under appreciated

Empathy, integrity and reliability are the foundation stones of great agency care. Every day, we have the opportunity…

Christmas – a time for giving

For many, Christmas is the most joyful and exciting time of the year. It’s a chance to gather…

Being a care worker in a pandemic

With COVID-19 continuing to take its toll, schools and public places have closed, supermarket shelves are often bare,…

The impact of COVID-19 on mental health

As the world takes time this week to raise awareness of mental health, it’s impossible not to reflect…

The beauty of Suffolk

I don’t think there are many people left in this world that haven’t heard Ed Sheeran’s “Castle On…

Battling arthritis

Arthritis is often associated with older people, but what many don’t realise is that there are over 100…

Suffolk carers deserve our appreciation

Care workers across Suffolk – and the UK – have worked throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with barely a…