SweetTree Blog
The latest blog posts from SweetTree
Supporting People with Hearing Loss at End of Life
Imagine a scene in a hospice or care home. A woman lies in bed, connected to softly beeping machines. Her breathing is laboured. Her family sit close, holding her hand, speaking gently to her as they prepare to say goodbye. In one ear, her hearing aid is not seated properly and begins to squeal. A…
4 Inclusive Valentine’s Day Activities for Carers
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of us may forget that the occasion is about more than romantic love. For this reason, many people who live alone and/or require care are unable to take part in Valentine’s Day activities, such as those with complex physical or neurological needs, are left out. As a carer, you may…
My Relative Is Dying: How Can I Care for Them?
As your relative or loved one approaches the end of their life, there are many conversations that need to be had in a timely manner. More specifically, asking the question of what matters most to them if their health deteriorates, can help you plan for their comfort. Such as: would they rather be in a…
Sweet Stories: Meet Roger and Maira
At SweetTree, we owe a lot of our success to making our clients feel seen and heard a priority. At the end of the day, we’re working with people and our goal is to help them achieve the highest quality of life possible. Our personalised care plans revolve around the experience of a client, from…
3 Caregiver-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions
The new year often awakens the desire for a fresh start. January 1st symbolises a new beginning and we are greeted with the pressure to improve upon ourselves. Many of us may clamour to build better habits, better organise our time or learn new skills – all admirable desires. However, whilst toiling to widen our…
Festivities and Hearing Loss: 3 Key Symptoms to Look Out for
As we approach the festive season, celebrations are on the rise. It’s a time when many of us catch up with loved ones, watch films and maybe listen to some music behind our laughter and joy. Amidst the celebrations, we may forget about those who struggle to participate due to a hearing loss condition, known…
Grief Awareness Week: 4 Ways We Can Grow With Grief
For many of us grief comes unexpectedly. Despite being a natural emotion, we may not always know how to cope or even how to help those around us cope – it is a subject often shrouded in taboo. For this reason, every year from December 2nd to the 8th, The Good Grief Trust observes Grief…
JC Explore: 5 Assistive Technologies that “Increase Independence and Comfort”
As the home care industry evolves, so do the many solutions on offer for clients and those with sensitive needs; technology plays a big role in that. JC Explore, a technology support service from Jewish Care, is one of the many organisations pushing for the integration of assistive technology in care solutions. From dementia needs…
SweetTree Wins 2025 ‘Best Use of Technology in Care’ Award
On October 28th, the SweetTree team attended the Neurological and Complex Care Awards ceremony, and we’re very happy to share that we brought home two wins! These inaugural awards recognise excellence in specialist care across the UK, celebrating best practice, dedication, and innovation within the sector. As a leading London home care provider that is dedicated…
SweetTree-Assisted Discharge Planning: Facilitating Better Outcomes
Achieving the best possible outcome for every individual under our care is what drives us at SweetTree, and this commitment sits at the heart of our SweetTree-assisted Discharge Planning Partnerships. Through our work with hospitals, care homes, and other acute medical settings, we are proud to help teams successfully overcome all challenges inherent in the…
Carers Rights Day 2025: Know your Rights as a Caregiver
This upcoming 20th November is Carers Rights Day, a campaign to help carers understand the support and benefits they are entitled to access. Themed around the slogan ‘Know your Rights, Use your Rights’, this initiative is essential to ensure that carers know where to go when needing help and can confidently ask for what they…
Gifts for Dementia: 6 Ideas for the Festive Season
As Christmas approaches, a lot of us will be thinking about gift giving. But for our loved ones with dementia, we may struggle to know what may or may not be appropriate for them due to their sensitive needs. If not properly considered, many gifts may pose safety risks, infantilise or require skills that a…
3 Key tips for Preventing Caregiver Burnout
Caring for another person is incredibly valuable, but you can’t do this effectively if you don’t care for yourself and your needs. A big part of being a caregiver involves making yourself available for another person and their needs. For many, this is multiple times a week and sometimes during less desirable hours of the…
How Tech-Enabled Care Helped Amanda’s Recovery
SweetTree’s tech-enabled care model led to a positive client outcome, drove efficiencies, and prevented care need escalation How do we ensure that the right care is always delivered at the right time…with resources used in the most efficient way to achieve the best possible patient outcomes? That is the challenge faced by social care teams,…
12 Inclusive Considerations to Make Halloween Fun For Everyone
For most people, Halloween is all about dressing up, carving pumpkins, and indulging in sweet treats. For others, especially those with specific needs —such as those living with dementia, hearing loss, or people with autism— Halloween can be more stressful than fun. People with additional needs may find themselves being left out of celebrations around…
Autism Spectrum Disorder: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Care
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects how a person communicates and interacts with others, and how they experience the world as a whole. It’s important to understand that autism is a spectrum, and because of that, it presents differently in each individual. You can meet people with subtle differences, all…
5 Essential Factors to Understand Hearing Loss and Dementia
As we age, hearing loss becomes increasingly common, and it is easy to confuse the symptoms with dementia due to their similarities. Research shows us that the risk of developing dementia is higher in individuals experiencing hearing loss; both conditions can co-exist in an individual. Some factors thought to contribute to dementia include the impact of…
Why Become a Care Support Worker for People with Brain Injuries?
Caring for individuals with brain injuries is a challenging yet profoundly rewarding profession. Brain injury carers play an essential role in supporting individuals as they navigate the complexities of recovery and adapt to life after their injury. From providing personal care to assisting with rehabilitation, these carers not only address the physical needs of their…
