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The Cost of Elderly Care
Home care package costs can vary based on where you live in the UK. Discover what to expect when arranging a care home or a care at home (domiciliary care) package.
How to start a discussion about care
Talking about care can be difficult. Faced with a perceived loss of independence, some older people can be resistant to getting extra help, or worry that it is a slippery slope to needing full-time care. Some elderly people just don’t want to entertain the idea that...
How to make the home safe for elderly people
More often than not it’s entirely possible to tweak your existing home and remain where you are into older age. This guide has some practical ways to prepare your home for easier and safer living, including using technology.
What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
CQC ratings tell you whether a care provider’s service is deemed to be outstanding, good, requires improvement or is inadequate. This guide explains more about how the CQC inspect and rate providers, and how these ratings can help you to compare services and make choices about care.
Six questions you should ask home care agencies about their services
Searching for care can be a stressful time and it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between different care agencies when doing research. To help you find the right care agency for your loved one, we’ve created a list of questions you can ask home care agencies...
Five questions you should ask during your care assessment
Firstly, you are not being assessed. The agency is assessing if they are able to carry out the care and you are assessing if the agency is suitable for you and your loved one. Use this as an opportunity to get to know the agency and their experience - feel free to ask...
What is palliative care? Your guide to understanding palliative care
Palliative care is professional support for people with terminal illnesses and their loved ones, designed to promote comfort and living standards using a holistic approach. Read more here.
Cold weather advice for the elderly: winter risks and safety tips
Worried about the winter wellbeing of your loved one? Our guide discusses winter risks and provides safety tips for a happy, healthy winter. Read it here.
What the Care Inspectorate (CI) is and how it can help you make choices about care
The Care Inspectorate (formally known as SCSWIS or Care Commission) is the regulatory body for care services in Scotland. This guide explains more about how the Care Inspectorate inspect and rate providers, and how this information can help you to compare services and make choices about care.
Home care costs in the UK
Home care package costs can vary based on where you live in the UK. Discover what to expect when arranging domiciliary care or a care at home package.