Paramount Care Aberdeen

We participated in the Aberdeen 10K Race For Life today in honour of those that are currently fighting cancer or who have sadly lost their lives to this cruel disease.

Thank you so much to everyone that has donated, so happy to announce we’ve raised £790 so far!

There is still time donate, if you would like to donate something please follow the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/paramountcare-1717075416801

**LAST CHANCE TO DONATE**

We will be taking part in the Aberdeen 10K Race For Life tomorrow, 30th June 2024, to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

This is a charity that is close to all of our hearts. We currently have care workers and clients who are going through cancer treatment, as well as having family members who have fought the disease.

Sadly, we have lost a lot of people to this disease - care workers, clients and family members.

We hope you can donate, no matter how small, your support is appreciated. Please follow link below

Paramount Care's fundraiser for Cancer Research UK Help Paramount Care raise money to support Cancer Research UK

We will be taking part in the Aberdeen 10K Race For Life 2024 to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

This is a charity that is close to all of our hearts. We currently have care workers and clients who are going through cancer treatment, as well as having family members who have fought the disease.

Sadly, we have lost a lot of people to this disease - care workers, clients and family members.

We hope you can donate, no matter how small, your support is appreciated. Please follow link below

Paramount Care's fundraiser for Cancer Research UK Help Paramount Care raise money to support Cancer Research UK

As Part of the Grampian wellbeing festival
( https://www.nhsgrampian.org/aberdeenshirewellbeingfestival/ )
we would like to share this short leaflet about the importance of staying active in older people. Its a handy tool with some good advice for families to encourage their older relatives to keep active and engaged in activities that are important to them
https://hub.careinspectorate.com/media/5767/why-moving-more-is-important-for-your-older-relative.pdf

Hi please feel free to pass onto your colleagues and clients thanks Paul

Hi folks please feel free to share this to your colleagues and clients.

Thanks Paul

“The 5th Scottish Women's Awards 2023 Celebrate Remarkable Women for their Excellence

The Scottish Women's Awards 2023 has concluded, shining a spotlight on the outstanding achievements and contributions of women from various fields across Scotland.

This prestigious event, organised annually, continues to be a platform for recognising and celebrating the remarkable women who are redefining excellence in their respective domains.

The awards ceremony, held on Saturday 16th September at the exquisite Glasgow Marriott Hotel was a momentous occasion filled with inspiration and pride as women from diverse backgrounds were acknowledged for their exceptional accomplishments.

The 2023 winners have demonstrated resilience, determination, and innovation, setting inspiring examples for future generations.

The event was attended by distinguished guests, including prominent figures from various industries, who gathered to celebrate the achievements of these exceptional women and to encourage others to follow their lead.

Brenda Bothwell from Paramount Care Aberdeen was one of the finalists in the Managing Director of The Year category. The competition was fierce, but Brenda Bothwell managed to take the trophy home. Brenda Thanked family, friends and all staff for the support over the years, keeping the ethos to treat others as you would like to be treated yourself at the forefront.
A Spokesperson for The 5th Scottish Women’s Awards 2023 said: “The Scottish Women's Awards 2023 has showcased the extraordinary talents and achievements of these women, highlighting their significant contributions to society.

“These winners represent not only excellence in their respective fields but also the qualities of determination, resilience, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the world.

“We would like to congratulate all winners and nominees for their amazing achievements and we hope their success stories will inspire others to reach for excellence.””

Brenda Bothwell
The Scottish Women's Awards

We are extremely proud to announce that Brenda Bothwell has won Managing Director of The Year at the Scottish Woman’s Awards 2023! 🥳

Very much deserved win and we couldn’t be happier for Brenda! 👏🏻

The Scottish Women's Awards

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A wee reminder to everyone as we approach Winter, all staff are legible for the winter vaccines just click on the link and book a slot. makes sense to keep as safe as we can, so please take the opportunity to protect yourselves and those around you x

Winter vaccines Information about available vaccines to help protect you this winter

Finalists Announced for the Prestigious Scottish Women’s Awards 2023 Visit the post for more.

We are very proud to announce that our very own Brenda Bothwell has been nominated and shortlisted as a finalist for the 5th Scottish Women’s awards!

Paramount Care is buzzing with excitement for the 16th of September when award winners will be announced

This comes as no surprise to us with Brenda celebrating 46 years in the health industry this year, her commitment to her work has never wavered. From her time in nursing, to seeing a need in the community and starting a business now 20 years strong, Brenda and her team have impacted countless people across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Congratulations Brenda and good luck! Not that you’ll need it!

Very Interesting article

Dementia & Cognitive Impairment | Independent Living | Independent Living Providing free information and advice since 1999

OOh Me what a busy few days of being spoiled rotten! Thank You all so very much for the wonderful messages and extremely kind words on our 20th Anniversary of being Paramount ! We want to take this chance to thank you all for being the wonderful people you are without you we have no company so Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We have been extremely lucky to have had you all by our side helping us become the company we are.
Kelly and the team have gone over and above to make this a very special day for us, we are still recovering from all the amazing surprises she arranged for us all, not sure what they will arrange for the Silver Anniversary !!!
Once again we are eternally grateful that you chose us # # #

Brenda, Dave & Kevin # #

Congratulations to Brenda, Dave, Kevin and all the staff at Paramount Care, all the way from Cape Town, South Africa. Here's to another 20 years. 🎉🍾 Amber

Happy 20th Anniversary to Paramount Care and here is to plenty more. An amazing kind and caring reputable Care Company 🥳

FREE CHAIR BASED EXERCISE CLASS
TUESDAY 2.15PM

Thanks to funding from the NHS Grampian charity, Inchgarth is running a fantastic, free from weekly costs, gentle chair based exercise class with our brilliant instructor Sharon.
This is the same class which we run on a Thursday and is much loved, but full, so we decided to run the same class on a different day, to ensure 15 more people can enjoy what really is a wonderful class.

You can see what the class is like by clicking on this link to our youtube video. https://youtu.be/E5dv8iw_Qxk

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO REACH PEOPLE.
If this class isn't for you, then please help us to reach those who'd really benefit from this class, while I have attached information on other free classes we run (just for your £10 annual membership, now £5 for the rest of 2023)
Please tell people, share on social media, share with your colleagues or those you serve and give someone a really wonderful social activity with many health benefits.

Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you, and to gain your support to help others.
Best wishes.
Paul.

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Paul O’ Connor MBE
Burgess of the city of Aberdeen
Order of the Scottish Samurai
Chairman & Manager Inchgarth community centre QAVS-MBE
Chairman Garthdee liaison group
Chairman ACVO. Aberdeen's Third Sector Interface.
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01224 325191
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Looking for a career change why not get in touch with our recruitment team. If this sounds something that you would be interested in send an email to [email protected] and we will be in touch soon thanks Paul

Hi all

Please see attached on how you can support Dementia Awareness Week. This year the aim of the week is to reduce the stigma people with dementia continue to face.

We have been working with partners so there are a number of events all over Grampian but the following are drop in events in Aberdeen that week so please feel free to go along and/or promote accordingly;

Monday 29th May
1.30 – 3.30pm - Information Session at the Brain Health Dementia Resource Centre (King Street)
Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust and CFine will be there showcasing how they can support and give advice. There will also be a quiz and refreshments.

Tuesday 30th May

9.30 -12.30pm – Dementia Awareness Wellbeing Clinic on 1st floor North. Information session on ongoing events going across the city.

10 – 12 Noon – Health Walk with Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust followed by tea and coffee (meeting at the bus stop near the Rosehill Chip Shop on Rosehill Drive)

10 – 12 Noon – Harbour Memories Reminiscence Coffee Morning at the Brain Health Dementia Resource Centre (King Street)

1.30 – 3.30pm - Information Session at the Brain Health Dementia Resource Centre (King Street). Home Energy Scotland will be there showcasing how they can support and give advice.

Wednesday 31st May
12.30 – 2.30pm – Under 65 Younger Onset Afternoon at the Brain Health Dementia Resource Centre (King Street). This will include a health walk, quiz and plenty time to chat and enjoy teas/coffee and cake.

Thursday 1st June
1.30 – 3.30pm – Purple Party at the Brain Health Dementia Resource Centre (King Street). Wear something purple and have some fun and refreshments.

Friday 2nd June

10 – 11.30pm – Music Reminiscence with Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust (meet at the players entrance near the Club Shop on Pittodrie Street. Enjoy a fun interactive session and refreshments.

10 – 1pm – Information Session at the Brain Health Dementia Resource Centre (King Street). Come and meet the Allied Health Professionals and find out how they can support people living with Dementia.

12 – 2pm – Tea & Blether in Room 1N-01 at Marischal College – an opportunity to come and get information/talk about Dementia and enjoy some fine pieces (Event for Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership).

12 – 2.30pm – Boogie in the Bar – Sunnybank Football Social Club (Heathryfold Circle).

All day/night – See Marischal College lit purple to raise awareness.

There are events taking place across various Health & Social Care organisations and partners across Grampian so keep an eye out and help us raise awareness and reduce the stigma for people living with Dementia.

Next week (29 May – 4 June) is Dementia Awareness Week. This year the aim of the week is to reduce the stigma people with dementia continue to face.
Thank you if you have already arranged an event to raise awareness but if not there are plenty ways in which you can still support.
We are encouraging people to wear Purple during that week and if you want to share on social media then please use and . You can also tag in the organisations that have been working with local community services to offer a number of local awareness raising events.
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Facebook: Alzheimer Scotland, Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership, Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership, NHS Grampian.
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Please help raise awareness of Dementia and reduce the Stigma. For further information on Dementia please go to:
https://www.brainhealth.scot/
We are Scotland's dementia charity (alzscot.org)
Local information: About dementia | Aberdeen City HSCP

Home | Brain Health At Brain Health Scotland our mission is to inspire and empower everyone in Scotland to protect their brain health and reduce their risk of diseases that lead to dementia.

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

Keeping Mental Heath Awareness Week in mind, we are excited to launch our new EAP - Employment Assistance Programme, to all of our staff at Paramount Care.

We want to give our staff the tools to thrive in the work place.
Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem.

EAP can help you counter any problems you may be experiencing in both work and life.

• 24/7, 365 helpline, with calls answered by experienced in-house counsellors, legal and financial specialists
• Face-to-to-face, telephone or online EAP counselling
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) sessions
• Email & live chat counselling: someone to talk to any time of day
• Finance management, debt and legal information
• Online physical and mental health assessment tools
• Online health portal & My Healthy Advantage app: use it on the go, wherever you go

Please see attached poster for more information 🙂