Care
How can you find helpful, reliable and appropriate care for your parent, wherever they choose to live?
What will happen to health and care provision in a no-deal Brexit?
There are a huge number of unknowns around the timing and shape of the UK’s departure from the European Union. In this article we outline the concerns reported by three leading healthcare organisations around health and care. And we look at government advice to care providers on preparing for Brexit. Possible challenges around health and […]
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Figuring out sleeping arrangements for the elderly in need of care
Collaborative Post Beds are an easy thing for those who don’t have to deal with physical challenges. You can have something high or low, and it doesn’t have to change shape, giving you the pick of the litter when it comes to stylish and fashionable beds. Of course, though, this often isn’t the case for […]
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Helping your parents with their finances as they get older
Collaborative Post When your parents get older, they are going to rely on you more than ever before. This can be difficult for both of you. After all, you will have more responsibility than you ever had and it can be sad to see your parents struggling with things that they used to find easy. […]
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How are local authorities funding social care?
Many of the services we need for our ageing family and friends should be delivered by their local authority. A new report looks at why social care directors are finding their desire to deliver good service is tied to budget constraints, and what they’re doing about it. What’s the problem? The charitable body, The Association […]
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How to choose the right care home for your loved ones
Collaborative Post One of the hardest things you’ll have to do as an adult is making the decision as to whether or not it’s time for a loved one to move into a home. Although it may be something you don’t want to think about right now, one day the time will come. In order […]
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An insider’s guide to asking the right questions when choosing a care home
There’s plenty of advice about choosing a care home available on the internet. But does it go far enough? As a registered nurse John has spent years working in care homes for the elderly and knows what’s important to ask. Now he’s used his experience to write a guide to the questions that will really […]
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Government Resources Every Caregiver Should Know About
Collaborative Post Being a caregiver can be tough, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally too. Too often, we are so caught up with the wellbeing of the individuals who require care, that we forget the impact on the caregivers providing it. Although rewarding, caring for someone can have a profound effect on your own […]
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How to spot a good care home for your loved one
Collaborative post No one wants to be put into a care home, and no one likes the responsibility of picking one. The thought of it is worrying for both parties, but there are plenty of establishments out there that provide high-quality care and a loving environment for those you love dearly. Here is how to […]
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What to do when you become an accidental landlord
Sometimes you can find yourself the manager of a rental property without meaning to do so. You might be helping out an older relative who is struggling to manage their own tenants. Or you might have a relative who wants to let their home to fund care home fees and needs someone to organise the […]
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Local authorities and paying for care
A recent report has uncovered what the authors call a “postcode lottery” around how local authorities across England, Scotland and Wales fund care. The report has prompted us to take another look at how care is funded by local authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It’s slightly complicated, but here’s what the situation […]
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