What to expect at a home care assessment
What happens during a home care assessment, who should be there, what we ask and how the care plan is agreed. Plain English guidance for families.
Signs your loved one may need more support at home
Changes that suggest an older relative may need help at home, and gentle ways to start the conversation about support.
Living well at home with dementia
Practical ways to help someone with dementia stay safe and independent at home, and how consistent, familiar home care supports them and their family.
Home care or a care home: how to decide
Weighing up home care against a care home? The questions to ask about needs, safety, cost and wellbeing so your family can make the right choice.
How to arrange home care for a parent: a step-by-step guide
Worried about a parent living alone? A clear step-by-step guide to arranging home care in the UK, from the first conversation to the first visit.