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National Epilepsy Week runs this year from May 22 to May 28. It’s an annual event that aims to raise awareness about epilepsy and its impact on people and their families. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects approximately 50 million people worldwide, with around 600,000 people in the UK alone. It is a condition [...]
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and from the 10th to the 16th of April, Parkinson’s Awareness Week is observed worldwide. This is an important opportunity to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic condition that affects the nervous system and results in [...]
Abingdon-based Mumby’s Live-in Care is delighted to win the Mental Health and Dementia Care Expertise Award at this year’s Home Care Awards. The annual Home Care Awards seek out examples of the expertise of companies providing home care in the UK and praise the teams that are making a difference by looking to raise standards. [...]
As it’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2023, we’d like to increase awareness about this disease, which affects thousands of women worldwide. It is estimated that over 7,000 women are diagnosed with this cancer in the UK each year. Although not as well-known as some other types of cancer, it is essential to understand what it [...]
End-of-life care at home includes treatment and support for people with life-limiting illnesses. It empowers people who need the care to maintain a good quality of life that’s as independent and active as possible in their last months of life. Life-limiting illnesses that might benefit from end-of-life care at home include advanced cancer, dementia, cognitive [...]
At Mumby’s, we understand that life can change suddenly and might mean that you require emergency home care. It could be that your loved one has had an accident, fallen ill, or has an ongoing medical issue that has unexpectedly worsened. Whatever it may be, we can help you with emergency home care. What is [...]
Your glaucoma guide: support tips for glaucoma patients In this guide, we talk about everything you need to know about glaucoma. This includes what glaucoma is, symptoms to be aware of, treatment options available, and support for people with glaucoma. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease that affects your eyes. It is often characterised [...]
November marks National Family Caregivers Month. So we take time to recognise and give support to the millions of people who dedicate their time to caring for a family member. Often a tough and thankless job, family caregivers go above and beyond to help their loved ones to live a comfortable life. According to Carers [...]
Now in its sixteenth year, International Brain Tumour Awareness Week runs from October 29 until November 5. The annual event is a time to truly raise awareness of the impact brain tumours can cause. In this article, we outline what a brain tumour is, some of the treatments available, and how live-in care can help [...]
Mumby’s Live-in Care is delighted that their Head of Operations, Nancy Walters won the Registered Manager of the Year at the 2022 Leader’s in Care Award Ceremony. This annual prestigious award ceremony aims to identify the best players in the homecare sector and celebrate their successes. What is a Registered Manager and why is this [...]
