Extra Care

21/09/2026

Very pleased & honoured to be shortlisted as a finalist at the 2026 awards next month 😁

18/06/2026

Today I had the pleasure of supporting mock interviews as part of the Restart Scheme delivered by Seetec.

When we talk about employment, it’s easy to focus purely on vacancies and recruitment. But for many people, the challenge isn’t a lack of willingness to work – it’s overcoming the barriers that can build up after months or years out of employment.

Confidence can be knocked. Interview skills become rusty. People’s circumstances change. Sometimes they need support with wellbeing, digital skills, training, caring responsibilities, travel, or simply someone who believes in their potential.

The Restart Scheme provides personalised support, including one-to-one coaching, CV development, interview preparation, skills development and access to wider support services, helping people move closer to sustainable employment.

What particularly impressed me today was the local knowledge and commitment of the Seetec team here in North Walsham. These are people who are part of our community. They understand our towns and villages, our local employers, and the unique barriers that can come with living in a rural area.

Today’s mock interviews reminded me how much talent, experience and resilience exists within our communities. Often, the difference between someone remaining out of work and securing their next opportunity is access to the right support at the right time.

Employability programmes don’t just benefit the individual. They help employers fill vacancies, strengthen local economies, reduce dependency on support services, and give people the confidence and independence that comes from meaningful work.

Thank you to the team at Seetec and everyone who took part today. It was a privilege to be involved and to see people taking positive steps towards their next opportunity.

02/04/2026

Trimming up to celebrate a client's 100th birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 🎂

02/02/2026

Have you got what it takes to join our multi award winning team ?

We are looking for 2 carers to join us and be part of our team here at Extra Care Home Services.

Hours are flexible & negotiable.

Do you want free training ✅
Do you want enhanced mileage rates paid? ✅
Do you want uniform and DBS check provided ✅
Do you want to be paid up to double time for public holidays? ✅
Would you like to just work in North Walsham and not have to travel to lots of different areas? ✅
Would you like to be part of a small team? ✅

For more information or an informal chat then please email us on [email protected]

17/12/2025

17/11/2025

11/11/2025

Sometimes a person with dementia may become intensely distressed and agitated in the later afternoon or towards the end of the day. This is known as ‘sundowning.’

The symptoms may continue into the night, making it hard for them to get enough sleep, but they aren’t necessarily linked to the sun setting, or limited to the end of the day.

Sundowning can happen at any stage of dementia but is more common during the middle and later stages.

The reasons why sundowning happens are not well understood, but it is possible that a range of different causes makes it more likely. These might include:

Tiredness, hunger, pain or other unmet physical needs

Not enough exposure to sunlight during the day

Overstimulation during the day, such as from a noisy or busy environment

Disturbance to the person’s ‘body clock’ caused by damage to the brain

Disturbed levels of hormones that vary over the course of the day

Sensory impairment, such as hearing or sight loss

Tiredness in other people causing the person with dementia to become upset

Mood disorders, such as anxiety or depression

Fewer carers around to look after the person (in a care home)

Side effects of prescribed drugs

Sometimes what seems like ‘sundowning’ could be the person trying to communicate a need. This could be needing the toilet, feeling hungry or being in pain.

Uneven indoor lighting and reflective surfaces can sometimes cause confusion by creating disturbing shadows or mirrors.

Close the curtains or blinds once it starts to get dark and cover the television with a dust cover, if it’s not being used.

Think whether something that’s happened during the day has affected them.

If they remain agitated, it could be that they have a need that is not being met.

If they seem agitated, try to calm them by distracting them, perhaps talking about a favourite memory.

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A light blue infographic with the title 'What causes sundowning?' centred infront of a yellow glow, surrounding by eight different illustrations depicting each cause, including: tiredness, hunger, pain, lack of sunlight, overstimulation, sensory impairment, body clock disturbance, prescribed drug side effects, mood disorders, and hormone level imbalances.]

22/10/2025

Reminder! The clocks go back this weekend ⏰

Changing the clocks can be confusing for all of us – but for someone living with dementia it can be particularly disorientating and even distressing.

Thankfully there are a few easy things we can do to help minimise any disruption.

Consider having dinner and going to bed an hour earlier on Saturday, so that the person you’re caring for still gets enough sleep and can wake up at their usual time on Sunday.

Keep to a regular routine during the day and at bedtime. Doing regular activities at the same time each day – for example, going for a walk after breakfast – can help a person with dementia make sense of the time.

Gentle exercise outdoors can help the person feel sleepier during the evening. If this isn’t an option, keeping them active during the day can have a similar effect.

Use blackout curtains to reduce sunlight in the evening to help with body clock regulation.

Invest in an auto-setting clock for them. Reading a clock face can be tricky for some people with dementia, so often digital clocks are easier. You can also get clocks that show the day of the week and date as well as the time, and for some people a day/night clock can help them distinguish what time of day it is.