Missing Piece

02/05/2026

28/04/2026

Hi everyone!

How are we all doing? 😊

It’s still crazy busy here at Missing Piece, but I just wanted to give you a quick update — I’ll be away on a family holiday for one week, from Monday 4th May to midday Monday 11th May 🌴☀️

Messages and enquiries may be responded to a little slower than usual during this time, but I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

Thanks so much for your patience and support — see you all soon!

Kerry

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums out there 🌸

Today we celebrate the strength, love, and dedication that mothers bring to their families and communities every single day.

Thank you for everything you do, today and always.

Wishing all mums a wonderful and well-deserved Mother’s Day and a special happy Mother’s Day to my mum!! 💐

28/02/2026

Hey all!!

Just finished my first week back to work after recovering from my hand op, what a week it’s been!

Definitely been good to get back to my routine and seeing all my lovely clients ☺️

Ended the week today looking after A, I decided to take her for a stroll into town and back- unfortunately on route home her battery died on her chair, (should of checked it before we left 🤦🏼‍♀️) luckily her brother was able to come and rescue us and he manually pushed her home, with some effort up the hill!

Luckily we purchased lunch in town, so lunch while we waited for her brother ☺️

22/01/2026

🧩Client and Community Notice 🧩

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a quick update to let you know that I’ll be taking a 4-week break from work while I recover from my carpal tunnel operation.

This time is important to allow proper healing, so I won’t be providing support services or responding as usual during this period.

I plan to return once I’m fully recovered and able to provide the best possible support again.

Thank you so much for your understanding and continued support — it truly means a lot. 💛

I look forward to being back soon.

🧩Kerry🧩

24/12/2025

Good afternoon everyone!

I would just like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas 🎄

I hope you all have a lovely time with loved ones ❤️

Thank you all for your continued support

Kerry xx

25/11/2025

Good evening!

I hope all is well with everyone and you are keeping warm.

I quite often get asked why do I charge so much for my hourly rate so here is a good explanation to follow- many people do not realise the hidden costs us self employed workers have to pay!

Many people wonder why self-employed workers often charge higher hourly rates than traditional employees. The key reason is simple: being self-employed means covering all the costs that an employer would normally pay. What looks like a high hourly rate isn’t “extra profit”—it’s what keeps the business running.

Here are some of the hidden expenses self-employed workers must pay for themselves:

1. Insurance

Self-employed workers have to pay for their own business insurance, liability coverage, tool insurance, and sometimes even health insurance. These costs can be significant, but they’re essential for protecting both the worker and the client.

2. Travel Expenses

Employees typically get travel covered or work close to one location. Self-employed people often travel between jobs, paying for fuel, vehicle maintenance, parking fees, tolls, and time spent on the road—none of which is paid by a boss.

3. Taxes

While employees have taxes automatically handled, self-employed workers must pay:
• Self-employment tax
• Income tax
• VAT (if registered)
• Accountant fees
They must also set this money aside themselves.

4. Tools, Equipment, and Supplies

Every tool, repair, replacement, upgrade, and material comes out of their own pocket. There’s no company fund or reimbursement.

5. No Paid Time Off

Self-employed workers don’t receive:
• Holiday pay
• Sick pay
• Pension contributions
• Maternity/paternity leave
If they take a day off, they don’t get paid, so their rates reflect that reality.

6. Admin & Business Costs

Running a business means handling:
• Marketing
• Website/advertising fees
• Invoicing and bookkeeping time
• Training and certifications
• Software or subscription tools

All of this takes time and money outside the hours spent working for clients.

I really hope this helps everyone to have a better understanding on why you may think the rate is high

Kerry ❤️

29/10/2025

Evening all!

Good news to share- my business is officially recognised on Google ☺️

Thank you all for your continued support!
Without you all I wouldn’t be able to do what I do 😘

23/10/2025

Good evening all 👋🏼

I hope you’re all well. Sorry this page has been a little quiet — it’s been a busy few months.

It’s with great sadness that today we said our final goodbye to one of my clients, Peter.

I’ve had the privilege of supporting Peter for almost two and a half years. He was one of my clients right from the very start of Missing Piece, and it’s been an honour to be part of his journey.

Pete was 91 years old and brought such warmth, wisdom, and humour to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. ❤️

He will be fondly remembered for his stories, his amazing singing voice, his sometimes not-so-funny jokes, his strength, and the kind spirit that made each day a little brighter.

Our thoughts and love are with Pete’s family and loved ones. He will be deeply missed. ❤️

Here are a few photos from the special moments I was lucky enough to share with Pete.

(Permission has been given to post.)

13/08/2025

Lovely afternoon walking around Monkton Elm Garden Centre and lunch with K today ☺️