When care needs change
Questions to consider when someone’s needs increase or their current care arrangement no longer feels suitable.
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Practical guides to help you understand care and make informed decisions.
Looking after yourself as a carer
A reminder that carers also need support, breaks and access to appropriate advice.
Read guide →Supporting a parent who needs care
Practical considerations for families helping a parent explore care options.
Read guide →How to start a conversation about care
Ideas for approaching a difficult conversation about care with compassion and respect.
Read guide →Raising concerns about care
General guidance on recording concerns, speaking to the provider and finding the appropriate official complaints route.
Read guide →Visiting a loved one in a care home
Suggestions for making visits comfortable, meaningful and supportive.
Read guide →Staying connected with family
Practical ideas for maintaining relationships and routines after someone moves into care.
Read guide →What to take when moving into a care home
A simple checklist of useful personal items and information to prepare.
Read guide →Moving into a care home
A practical guide to preparing for a move, what to take and how to make the transition easier.
Read guide →NHS-funded nursing care explained
An introduction to NHS-funded nursing care and the questions families may want to ask.
Read guide →NHS Continuing Healthcare explained
An introductory guide to NHS Continuing Healthcare and where to find official information.
Read guide →Local authority funding explained
A plain-English introduction to local authority care assessments and funding.
Read guide →Self-funding care explained
An introduction to what self-funding means and questions to ask about fees and terms.
Read guide →How care home fees work
An introductory guide to the different costs that can be involved when arranging care.
Read guide →Choosing care with a loved one
Ideas for having an open and supportive conversation about care choices.
Read guide →Comparing care homes
How to compare care homes using location, CQC information, facilities, family reviews and your own priorities.
Read guide →What to look for during a care home visit
A practical guide to the things families may want to observe, ask about and discuss.
Read guide →Questions to ask when visiting a care home
Useful questions to take with you when visiting a potential care home.
Read guide →How to choose a care home
A practical checklist for comparing care homes and deciding which questions to ask.
Read guide →Home care explained
An introduction to care delivered in someone’s own home and the types of support that may be available.
Read guide →Respite care explained
What respite care is, who it can help and what families may want to consider before arranging it.
Read guide →Dementia care explained
An introduction to dementia care and some of the questions families may want to ask when exploring options.
Read guide →Understanding CQC ratings
A simple guide to understanding CQC ratings and what they do and do not tell you about a care service.
Read guide →Residential care vs nursing care
Understand the key differences between residential care and nursing care and what support each can provide.
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