This weekend, Promedica24 brought over 300 carers, clients and their families together by organising ‘Big Lunches’ across the UK… But not as you know them!

The majority of Promedica24’s clients are too elderly or infirmed to leave their homes and so couldn’t enjoy the outdoor, community led ‘Big Lunch’ events or Her Majesty’s birthday celebrations. Keen to ensure their client’s didn’t miss out, Promedica24 helped to turn the tables by giving them the opportunity to host lunches of their own, organised by Promedica24’s live-in carers and paid for by the franchise.

Redefining the norm for this national event, families up and down the country gathered together in their loved one’s home where, together with Promedica24 live-in companions and carers, they cooked up a storm and served up lashings of happiness!

Forget loneliness, forget isolation and forget ‘being cared for’. Think independence, think family, friendship and a chance to once again enjoy being the host! This was the scene in over 100 homes up and down Britain thanks to Promedica24.

Promedica24 is Europe’s largest provider of specialist live-in care. They offer a 24 hour live-in care service as a genuine alternative to residential care homes. Franchisees assess, arrange and oversee the client /carer relationship for a personalised solution and exceptional level of care.

Take 81 year old Frederick Timbrey from Surrey. He lives with his Promedica24 carer, Martin. Housebound, with family living far away, Frederick thought the days of entertaining at home were behind him. But this weekend, he was able to invite his family for lunch and they were, understandably, delighted: “We just wanted to say thank you very much for our ‘Promedica24 Big Lunch’. Martin did a great job, we all had a lovely day and I know Dad was thrilled,” said Frances Lawrence, Fredrick’s son.

For a truly personal touch, Promedica24 franchisees hand delivered specially made gift vouchers, banners and polish cakes to each of their clients in the run up to Sunday’s event. As you can imagine, they were invited to one or two lunches themselves this weekend!

“We’re passionate about empowering our clients by helping them to stay at home and be able to live with as much independence and dignity as possible. It’s what we would all want for our own families and I believe it’s why the franchise is growing as quickly here in the UK as it once did in Germany and Poland. This weekend was a classic example of what a real care and companionship service should look like.” Dan Archer, Promedica24 Franchise Director.