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Care Sector Hit Hard as MPs Reject National Insurance Relief
This decision has sent shockwaves through the care sector. With the pressure mounting, organisations across the country are uniting to deman
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Apr 13 min read
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Government Launches Adult Social Care Commission: What It Means for Families and Care Providers (Adult social care commission reform UK 2025)
The Government’s recent announcement of an independent commission to reform adult social care has sparked both hope and concern
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Jan 157 min read
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Benefits and Support Available for Carers of Older Adults - Guidance on Financial Help
Caring for an older adult can be both rewarding and challenging. Many carers find themselves juggling responsibilities without realising...
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Jan 134 min read
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Why choose this care home in Sutton Coldfield
Welcome to Wyndley Grange Nursing Home – Where Care Feels Like Family
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Jan 72 min read
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State of Care - Highlights 2023/2024
The Care Quality Commission's (CQC) "State of Care" report for 2023/24 highlights several challenges in adult social care in England
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Jan 72 min read
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Am I Legally Responsible to Pay for My Parents Care?
In the UK, adult children are not legally required to provide care or financial support for their elderly parents. The responsibility for el
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Jan 11 min read
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A Boost for Carers – New Weekly Earnings Threshold for Carer's Allowance in 2024
positive development for carers across the UK, the government’s Autumn Budget has introduced an increase in the weekly earnings threshold fo
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Oct 31, 20243 min read
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The Role of Informal Carers: Summary of Key Points, Informal carers in England and Wales provide a vital, yet under-recognised, contribution. Their unpaid work is estimated to be worth £1
Summary of Key Points: Summary of role of informal carers: Informal carers in England and Wales provide a vital, yet under-recognised,...
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Sep 30, 20242 min read
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The Importance of Conversations About Death: Fostering Openness and Support in Healthcare
Talking about death with our loved ones can be one of the most challenging yet essential conversations we have.
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Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Understanding Labour’s Decision to Abandon the Cap on Care Costs.
On July 29, Labour announced it would abandon plans to cap social care costs, a policy aimed at limiting how much individuals would pay...
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Sep 19, 20242 min read
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Oral Health
The Importance of Oral Health: A Key to Overall Wellbeing When we think about health, oral hygiene often gets overlooked. However, the...
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Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Embracing Digital Transformation in Care Home/Community Nursing.
Digital Integration in Healthcare : The integration of digital technology is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of community...
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Aug 20, 20242 min read
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3 Reasons Why Care Homes Are the Future of Elderly Living, Health and Wealth
Why Care Homes Are the Future of Elderly.
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Jun 5, 20241 min read
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Understanding Different Types of Elderly Care: Nursing, Residential, Dementia, and Palliative Care
As we age, our needs evolve, and finding the right care option for ourselves or our loved ones becomes a crucial decision.
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May 29, 20243 min read
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Continuing Healthcare Funding - NHS
Some people with long-term complex health needs, qualify for free social care funding. They are arranged solely by the NHS. This is...
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Mar 22, 20241 min read
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CQC Easy Read - Consultation for Visiting Care Homes & Hospitals
Visiting people in health and care services (like hospitals and care homes) is very important to their health and happiness.
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Jan 12, 20241 min read
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Can I pay my own 3rd Party Top-up?
Discover if you can pay your own third-party top-up for care services. Get insights on funding options and ensure the best care for your lov
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Jan 9, 20241 min read
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Exploring the Intricacies of Dementia Care: Addressing the Needs of Patients and Their Families
Explore the complexities of dementia care in our insightful blog post. We delve into the impact of dementia on life expectancy, the growing
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Dec 18, 20232 min read
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CQC to develop fundamental standard for care home visits
The announcement that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will develop a new fundamental standard on visiting in care homes, hospitals, and...
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Dec 12, 20232 min read
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How does the local authority work out the care home fees I should pay?
If the local council is arranging your care home, they'll do a means test  to decide how much you should pay towards it, and they may...
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Nov 2, 20231 min read
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