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Decluttering – A Conversation
Have a listen to the Caring Companions podcast where our very own Ashley Jordan was interviewed by Clare Jefferies, owner of Home Instead Wimbledon and Kingston. Together, they explore the…
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See us in Which? Money Magazine
We are thrilled to share that we were the main supplier featured in the December 2024 issue of Which? Money Magazine.
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Silver Pages Third Edition is now available
The latest edition of Silver Pages: our free 40-page essential list of resources for later in life, is now available to order.
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Our Latest Events
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SOLLA London Regional Meeting
We are pleased to be joining Susan Gregory of Turner’s Oak at the London Regional meeting of SOLLA on 13th January 2026 12-2pm on the subject of Clearing the Way:…
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January 2026 drop in clinic
Our next drop in at St Mary’s in Balham is on Wednesday 28th January 2026! If you are retired pop in and ask us about health, finance, moving, staying at…
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And the latest from our blog!
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What you should and shouldn’t store in your loft
So, what should you keep in the loft? After years of helping people go through mountains of items they have…
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Next drop in
Our next drop in at St Mary’s in Balham is on Wednesday 26th November 2025! If you are retired pop…
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How many sheets do you really need?
Storing sheets and towels is a problem for everyone! If you have a big home, you’ll have lots of beds…
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Christmas countdown planner
We hope this handy planner will help keep you on track during the festive period.
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See it, report it, stop it: Raising awareness of elder abuse
Elder abuse is any form of harm, mistreatment, or exploitation of an older person (over 60). It can manifest as physical,…
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Festive cleaning tips
A clean, well-presented home makes a lasting impression, whether it’s for a property viewing, a new tenant, or your own…
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The benefit of labelling cupboards and drawers
You know where everything is, so why would you bother labelling anything? As you get older, you may find that…
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Planning Future Care
Do join us for our talk on Planning future care, at Milner House in Leatherhead on 19th November 2026.
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Christmas – to host or not to host?
As many of our clients think about downsizing they find that they are worried about ‘who will host Christmas’. In…
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Mary Poppins – are we or aren’t we?
Mary Poppins, the fictional character from P L Travers’ book, is full of delightful contradictions. On the one hand, she’s…
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Taxi card scheme
Did you know that most councils in the UK offer something called a TaxiCard scheme?
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Death admin
When someone dies, there’s a surprising amount of practical and legal ’admin’ to handle — often at a time when…
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Why we should all be talking about death more
At Poppy’s, we’re known for having open conversations about death, dying and funerals. Ever since we were founded by Poppy…
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You’re still the same person if you throw it away!
Throwing something away does not erase who you are. We often cling to objects — old notebooks, broken gadgets, clothes…
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What do stationery and makeup have in common?
Firstly, they are both items that a lot of people have more of than they will ever use, or certainly…