Care Advice

For many families, there isn’t one big event that makes a family realise something needs to change and their older parent needs some help

The world of care services can be confusing. We’ve put together some useful information to help you understand what’s available and make decisions.

You may be able to get help from the council to pay for home care services. You should also make sure you are claiming all the benefits you are entitled to.

For many people the answer is yes. Even where care needs are high, support at home can postpone — or altogether avoid — a move into residential care

Home care companies that offer similar services can be very different under the surface. Here is a list of questions you can ask to find out more about the quality of the service offered.