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As we move forward into the festive period, there are many uncertainties as to what Christmas is going to look like for many families along with the many challenges we are facing to ensure our older loved ones are kept safe and well.

Jackie Gillen, owner and director of Radfield Home Care Wakefield & Dewsbury has kindly shared some insightful words of wisdom on this topic, who previous to launching Radfield in Ossett, Wakefield, dedicated much of her career to the housing and social care sector, supporting vulnerable people of all ages.

As we move into the second month of the latest Covid lockdown, as a home care provider we are experiencing first hand the effect this is having on the older population and their loved ones.

Matthew Nutting, owner and director of Radfield Home Care Harrogate, Wetherby and North Yorkshire has kindly shared some insightful words of wisdom on how to cope with loneliness, who previous to launching Radfield in Harrogate, dedicated much of his career as an Occupational Therapist with the NHS and in the private sector.

We asked Matthew to share his experience of older people living with Covid-19 and the feelings of loneliness in lockdown, coupled with an extraordinary month of snow conditions.

As our loved ones, family and friends grow older, there are many things in life that become slightly harder and less enjoyable such as winter traditions and treats at Christmas.  Samuel Holmes, owner and director of Radfield Home Care Bexhill, Hastings & Battle has kindly shared some insightful words of wisdom on this topic, who previous to launching Radfield in Saint Leonards-on-sea, Hastings, dedicated much of his career as a social worker, working with older people.