by KareHero | Nov 6, 2018 | Most popular, Understanding care
When researching care services in Scotland for an older person, you may see the care provider’s Care Inspectorate rating displayed online within the care provider’s premises or in printed brochures or leaflets. For example, you may have seen a Care Inspectorate rating...
by KareHero | Jun 20, 2018 | Arranging care, Financing care, Planning ahead, Understanding care
Care home costs in the UK can vary across geographical areas, and from care home to care home. Whether you are preparing to move into a care home, or simply beginning to research the costs of care homes in the UK, we can help. We’ve created a series of guides to...
by KareHero | Jun 14, 2018 | Arranging care, Most popular, Understanding care
COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to the current coronavirus outbreak, there have been some updates to the NHS hospital discharge policy. Find out more: Changes to the Hospital Discharge Process due to Coronavirus. Discharge from hospital can be a much anticipated moment, but some...
by KareHero | Jun 13, 2018 | Understanding care
Have you been advised to book a care needs assessment? Perhaps you’re hoping to be discharged from hospital soon, and need to begin making arrangements to return home or transfer to a care home. Or, maybe you’ve noticed signs that a relative’s...
by KareHero | May 22, 2018 | Planning ahead, Understanding care
As much as possible, evaluating care providers should be a family process. How do you know when you’ve found the right care provider? What are the best methods for evaluating care providers? If you’re searching for occasional care at home support...
by KareHero | Apr 27, 2018 | Arranging care, Financing care, Planning ahead, Understanding care
Are you preparing to move into a care home, or supporting a loved one in this process? Your first port of call should be to arrange a care needs assessment, followed by a financial assessment, with your local authority. These assessments are prerequisites to receiving...
