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14 Nov 2018
Alternative benefits from receiving care

Though practical support is the bread and butter of home care, there are many other reasons a relative can benefit…

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07 Nov 2018
Looking for a care home

Live-in care provides round-the-clock support in the comfort of your own home with more benefits and freedom.   There are…

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02 Nov 2018
Is your home suitable for live-in care?

For many people with elderly relatives, worrying about their wellbeing is only natural. Live in care enables those needing extra…

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22 Oct 2018
Home Care Day 2018 – Celebrating live-in care

For those living with advanced conditions such as dementia or recovering from hospital operations, the familiarity and comfort of the…

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22 Oct 2018
Home Care Day 2018 – Celebrating visiting care

Our visiting carers are at the heart of their local communities. From the hustle and bustle of London, to the…

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18 Oct 2018
Most inspirational places to work in the UK

We’re excited and honoured to be named as one of the top 20 companies for outstanding leadership and culture, according…

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08 Oct 2018
5 tips to communicate with an elderly loved one

As your loved one ages, it becomes increasingly important to be able to openly communicate about different concerns relating to…

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02 Oct 2018
How live-in care can positively impact your health and mental wellbeing

The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has found that most older people enjoy being in their home surroundings and…

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A carer in purple offers tablets to an elderly woman wearing a striped top, who is sitting up in bed and smiling while holding out her hand to receive the medicine.
28 Sep 2018
Identifying the right live-in care provider for you

Whether it’s care for yourself or someone close to you, choosing the right live-in care provider means asking a number…

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27 Sep 2018
What you didn’t know home help was for

Think of home care and thoughts of personal care, medication support and hoisted transfers may spring to mind. But home…

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