The Innovate Day Centre

ITS GOING TO BE SUPER HOT THIS WEEK. Here’s some advice to help beat the heat and stay safe! 🥵

HOW CAN I STAY COOL WHEN IM AT HOME!?

•Keep blinds down and windows closed when it's cooler inside than out.
•Most medication should be kept below 25°C – so it can be best to keep it in the fridge when it's really hot.
•Check your skin for changes every few months. If you notice that a mole has changed colour or shape or has been bleeding, go and talk to your doctor.
•Drink plenty of water to avoid getting dehydrated, but avoid alcohol as it can dehydrate you.
•Drink plenty to avoid getting dehydrated and keep eating even if you’re not feeling too hungry. It can be best to avoid alcohol.
•A damp cloth or a splash of water on the back of your neck can be better at cooling you down than a fan.
•Open windows on opposite sides of the home during cooler times (early morning or late evening) to create cross-ventilation.
•Keep blinds or curtains closed during the day, especially on sun-facing windows, to block out heat.
•Limit the use of ovens and stoves during the hottest parts of the day to reduce indoor heat.

HOW CANNI STAG COOL WHEN IM OUT AND ABOUT?

•Avoid spending too much time outside or exercising during the hottest part of the day (between 11am and 3pm), and keep in the shade.
•Wear a sun hat and carry a bottle of water with you.
•Wear light-coloured, lightweight cotton clothing can help keep you cooler.
•Keep an eye on the weather forecast
•Apply sun cream. You should use at least SPF 30 and apply it regularly. Make sure you don't miss any spots – it can be easy to forget bald patches, for instance.
•UV levels can still be harmful when it's cloudy out, so be careful even when it's not sunny.
•Talk to your optician about prescription sunglasses. Make sure any sunglasses you wear have a CE mark and UV40 label

What a fabulous week! This week has been Hawaiian themed and the clients absolutely loved it 🌺 games, lots of healthy fresh fruit, dancing, dress up, laughter and even some mocktails 🍹 to get into the beachy mood!

How amazing do our Care Team look?! A huge shoutout to Eve, our Senior Carer, who is always coming up with these amazing ideas 🙌

✨ WE’RE HIRING NEW CLIENT DRIVERS! ✨

We are a day centre for the elderly in Hillingdon and we are looking for new members of our Transport Team due to our growing clientele in Harrow.

Working hours: 9.00-10.30am and 3.30-5.00pm, Mon-Fri (not all 5 days necessary!).

This role would be well suited to someone who has worked in the care industry or with the elderly, but is now wanting part time work or a less pressured role or someone newly retired. Use of your own 5 door car is required and a Full UK Driving Licence. Fuel and insurance expenses are covered by the company.
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To register your interest and for more information please email [email protected] or call 01895 200212.

We love a themed day at the centre and this week it’s Western Week! How amazing do our staff and clients look?! So many happy faces and that “wanted” list is hilarious! 😂🤠

👩‍🎨Crafting & Painting👩‍🎨

Clients showing off their art works ☺️. Stay tune for more crafty time from our centre !