Dunlin Care - Community and Homecare Services

21/08/2026

30/07/2026

⚠️ Please be vigilant – suspected scam targeting older people ⚠️

A local resident has shared this warning after witnessing what appeared to be a scam targeting an elderly lady in the Waitrose car park in Wokingham.

The resident noticed an older lady speaking to a woman and, after checking she was okay, was told she was about to donate to a "deaf charity." When the collector was asked to provide identification, she produced what appeared to be a poor-quality photocopy of a register containing names, signatures and postcodes of previous "donors."

The elderly lady had just picked up her purse and was about to hand over her bank card. There was no card machine present, raising concerns that she may have been asked to write down her card details.

When challenged, the collector quickly left the area.

The woman was described as:
🧢 Black baseball cap
🖤 Dark hair in a low ponytail
👕 White T-shirt
🩳 Black cycling shorts
😷 Face mask

The elderly lady explained she had been approached at the back of the car park by a woman pretending to be deaf and collecting for charity. However, she appeared to have no difficulty hearing when questioned.

Please keep an eye out for vulnerable people who may be approached in car parks or other public places. If something doesn't seem right, check they are okay and remind them never to share bank card details or make donations unless they are certain the collection is genuine.

Please copy and paste to share this warning to help protect others. 💙

30/07/2026

💙 You don’t have to do it alone

22/07/2026

Got crutches, a walking frame or other support equipment you no longer need?

Small, clean items provided by Millbrook Healthcare or NRS Healthcare can now be returned at re3 Recycling centres in Bracknell and Reading, ready to be checked and reused by someone else. ♻️

Find out what you can return and book your visit on the re3 website.

18/07/2026

"Caring with compassion, living with purpose, and making every moment matter."
– Dunlin Care | Unique Care for the Unique You

15/07/2026

There is no greater privilege than helping someone spend their final days with dignity, comfort, and compassion. Thank you for trusting Dunlin Care to be part of Susan’s journey. Reviews like this remind us why we do what we do every single day.

09/07/2026

Always Assume Positive Intent

One of the best pieces of advice you can live by is to always assume positive intent.

Imagine someone suddenly cuts you off in traffic. Instead of immediately thinking they were being rude or inconsiderate, choose to believe they may be rushing to an emergency or dealing with something difficult that you cannot see.

Giving people the benefit of the doubt isn’t about ignoring bad behaviour or allowing others to take advantage of you. It’s about protecting something even more valuable—your own peace of mind.

When we stop assuming the worst, we free ourselves from unnecessary anger, frustration, and resentment. We choose calm over conflict, understanding over judgment, and positivity over negativity.

You cannot always control how others behave, but you can always control how you respond. By assuming positive intent, you create a healthier mindset, stronger relationships, and a more peaceful life.

Your peace is too valuable to let assumptions steal it. Choose kindness, choose understanding, and let positivity guide your day.