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Christmas gift ideas for retired and older family and friends 2025

Every year we put together a list of ideas for Christmas presents for the older members of our families. We’ve been doing this for so long that I have moved up an age group from middle-aged child and parent to matriarch. This history has given me some insight I think into what people like to […]

Advent calendars for older family in the UK

For those who celebrate Christmas, the run-up to the season has become another opportunity to shop and give – in this case in the form of advent calendars. I remember as a child we had the simplest of calendars. Just paper-based with a festive image behind every door. By the time I had children, Cadburys […]

What’s the effect of voluntary caring on people in the UK?

In its latest report on the state of caring in the UK, Carers UK has identified many challenges facing carers across their lives – both while caring and into the future. We summarise the costs of caring here in terms of financial, physical and mental impact. You may recognise yourself here. If so, the study […]

What is DoLS, what are its challenges and how is it due to change?

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) is part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It exists to protect people who cannot make certain decisions for themselves – often because of dementia, learning disabilities, or brain injury – and who need to be kept safe in a care home or hospital. If a person is under […]

Are you prepared for the probate process?

Families and friends can face daunting challenges during the probate process, according to research recently carried out by The Estate Registry. While we might expect that there are well-oiled systems to help us through the probate system, this is generally not the case. Those seeking probate today are likely to be challenged by issues such […]