Support &
guidance
Cost of care at home in Northern Ireland
The typical cost of care at home in Northern Ireland is around £14 an hour, however this can vary depending on care needs and location. For a full guide, visit Care Sourcer.
Care home costs in Northern Ireland
The average cost of care homes in Northern Ireland varies depending on if you need a residential or nursing home. Learn what care homes cost near you.
Care home costs in Scotland
The average cost of care homes in Scotland varies greatly depending on your area and if you need a residential or nursing home. Learn what care homes cost near you
Care home costs in England
The average cost of care homes in England varies greatly depending on where you live and the type of care you require. View our guide to learn what care homes cost in your area.
Live in care
Live-in care is when a fully trained carer lives in the home of the person needing care, allowing them to remain in their own home, maintain independence, and get the dedicated care support required.
Tips for moving into a care home
While the support and reassurance that prospective care home residents and their families need shouldn’t be underestimated, here are some practical tips to help make the transition smoother.
Care Quality Commission (CQC) and what it does in care homes
A care home’s CQC rating can tell you whether its service is deemed to be outstanding, good, requires improvement or is inadequate. This guide explains more about the role of the CQC, how they inspect and rate care homes, and how these ratings can help you to compare services and make choices about care.
What are the signs that an elderly person needs care?
This article covers some of the signals of decline to help you recognise whether social care or further support could provide a better quality of life for an elderly person.
Where do I start when looking for care?
In later life, many of us need some extra help in the form of paid care. If you think that you or someone you know might need care, it can be difficult to know where to start looking, or what your options are. This article gives you some starting points for thinking about care for an older person.
Types of care services available for the elderly
Learn more about the range of types of care services are available for elderly people, including residential and nursing care homes, domiciliary care (care at home), live-in care and respite care.