Latest from Paragon and in the SCI community

News, events, research and updates from across the spinal cord injury community, including what the Paragon team has been involved in.

Save the date — we’ll be at the Spinal Injuries Association London King’s Cross Community Group on 1 July with @girl.on.wheels. 📍 The Parcel Yard, King’s Cross Station 🗓 1 July 2026 🕚 11:00am SIA’s local community groups are a great way for people with spinal cord injury, friends and families to connect, socialise and spend time with others who understand life with SCI. Catherine will be going along and is looking forward to meeting some of you there. We’re also very proud that Paragon Home Healthcare has been recognised by @spinalinjuriesassociation as Trusted Care Partner of the Month. Looking forward to seeing some of you there 😊 #SpinalCordInjury #SCI #SpinalInjuriesAssociation #SpecialistSCIcare #HomeCare #KingsCross

🧡 Live-in Care Assistant (Driver) – St Albans AL2 💷 £142.07/day + accommodation provided + full training Do you have a clean UK driving licence, energy & empathy? Support a gentleman with spinal injury in his adapted home, help with mobility, care, and day-to-day living. 📍 St Albans | 🚗 Driving essential | 🛌 2 weeks live-in / 2 weeks off 👉 Apply now: https://jobs.paragonhh.co.uk/jobs/6553917-live-in-care-assistant-driver-spinal-injury-care-st-albans-al2?promotion=1653510-trackable-share-link-new_fb_al2

🧡 Live-in PA Carer – Reading (RG7) 🧡 💷 £147.75/day | 🛌 Free accommodation | 🎓 Full training We’re looking for a caring, reliable PA to support a client with a spinal injury in their adapted home. This role is more than care—it’s about making a real difference every day. ✨ 📆 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off 🚗 Driving 🙌 Ongoing training & 24/7 support Ready to start a rewarding and flexible career? 👉 Apply now: https://jobs.paragonhh.co.uk/jobs/6554003-spinal-injury-live-in-pa-carer-reading-rg7?promotion=1653521-trackable-share-link-new_fb_rg7

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Dementia and Communication - helpful tips from The Alzheimer's Society

Tips: communicating with someone with dementia

Get tips on how to communicate with somebody who has dementia, including what to say, how to speak, and how to listen.

A helpful guide to taking care of parents or loved ones at home

How many of us have promised our Mum or Dad that we’d never put them in a care home?

Providing it is safe for everyone involved, keeping your loved one at home can be incredibly rewarding and wonderful thing to do.

Here are our five top tips to taking the pressure off yourself so you can keep your parents at home for as long as possible.

What it means to care

In adult social care, no two days are the same. But don't take our word for it - take a look at what people who work in social care have to say, and find out if it could be right for you. Find out about the many and varied ways to make a difference when you work in social care at http://www.everydayisdifferent.com #everydayisdifferent #workincare"