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Recognising when caring responsibilities go beyond your means

by Beth Britton on May 10, 2021

Beth Britton writes about the signs of family carer breakdown and what to do if this is affecting you “All consuming.” “Exhausting.” “Overwhelming.” Just some of the words that can describe being an unpaid family carer. I know, since I was one for my dad. Most family carers fall into… Read more

Everyone with a learning disability should feel empowered to love their vote

by Dr Mark Brookes MBE on May 5, 2021

Everything you need to know about Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)

by Donna Holmes on April 15, 2021

The importance of good nutrition and hydration for the elderly

by Dan Baker on March 29, 2021

Family care dilemmas: How to support a loved one who doesn’t want support

by Beth Britton on March 17, 2021

How to choose a care home during the coronavirus pandemic

by Care Choices on February 25, 2021

Accessing social care for a relative or as a family carer

by Beth Britton on February 8, 2021

Dignity Action Day: the importance of dignity when delivering care

by Ali Porteous on February 1, 2021

Caring for an older, disabled or seriously ill relative during the pandemic

by Helen Walker on January 25, 2021

How to look after & protect the elderly in your community during Winter

by Scott McDougall on November 5, 2020

Ten of the most common will-writing mistakes to avoid

by Jodie Wielgus on October 21, 2020

5 practical ways to stay positive and engaged through Winter

by Care Choices on October 9, 2020

Visiting in Care Homes

by Care Choices on October 7, 2020

Remain in your home with a live-in care service

by Caroline Freeman on September 10, 2020

The Importance of Respite Care

by Beth Britton on August 26, 2020

Regaining Your Independence Post-Lockdown

by Imogen Clarke on August 4, 2020

Moving into a care home during the coronavirus pandemic

by Beth Britton on June 18, 2020

Getting connected – Digital skills for older people

by Beth Britton on March 25, 2020

Organising a person’s end of life care plan

by Beth Britton on February 10, 2020

Combating loneliness amongst older people

by Beth Britton on January 29, 2020

In a good place: Dying Matters Awareness Week 2021

by Care Choices on May 10, 2021

New easy-read voting slips can make elections more accessible for everyone

by Care Choices on April 29, 2021

Care home seeks ‘Star Bakers’ for Bake Off contest!

by Care Choices on April 27, 2021

105-year-old Bristol care home resident becomes social media star

by Care Choices on April 26, 2021

My Life TV – a new approach to TV for People Living with Dementia

by Care Choices on April 21, 2021

Encore Care Homes staff and residents fully vaccinated against Covid

by Care Choices on April 19, 2021

First look: Brand new, luxury Nottingham care home Rivendell View

by Care Choices on April 13, 2021

Marion celebrates 102nd Birthday at Oakview Lodge Care Home

by Care Choices on April 12, 2021

Bicester care team praised by inspectors during first CQC visit

by Care Choices on April 7, 2021

Birchwood House takes the residents down the rabbit hole for fun-filled Mad Hatter’s-themed tea party

by Care Choices on April 1, 2021

Innovative End of Life Charity, the Anne Robson Trust launches a new telephone helpline to support thousands coping in isolation whilst a loved one is dying

by Care Choices on March 30, 2021

Getting to know care homes with nursing

by Care Choices on March 29, 2021

New competition launches to look for the next generation of care sector innovators

by Care Choices on March 25, 2021

Encore Care Homes encourages career-changers to apply for HCA role

by Care Choices on March 24, 2021

hirestaff launches relationship-first approach to recruitment for the care home and healthcare sector

by Care Choices on March 22, 2021

Older people helped to reconnect with charity’s ten ‘Steps to Connection’

by Care Choices on March 18, 2021

Call to Arms: Cambridgeshire care community’s young workforce uses Young Carers Action Day to encourage others to join the movement

by Care Choices on March 16, 2021

Relatives visit residents at Encore Care Homes for the first time in a year

by Care Choices on March 12, 2021

Nutrition and Hydration Week 2021 postponed

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Family reunion to mark 101st birthday celebrations for Win

by Care Choices on March 10, 2021

Visiting in care homes

by Care Choices on March 5, 2021

Spring Budget and social care

by Care Choices on March 4, 2021

Counting down to when we can welcome visitors back into our homes and re-open our day care hubs

by Care Choices on February 26, 2021

Together with Music Webinar

by Care Choices on February 23, 2021

Care home visits – Indoor care home visiting to resume

by Care Choices on February 22, 2021

Community life at Riverdale – keeping spirits up during lockdown

by Care Choices on February 19, 2021

Ashworth Grange Care Home Launches ‘Heart to Heart Shout Out’!

by Care Choices on February 16, 2021

Vaccine take-up in care workers

by Care Choices on February 11, 2021

West Derby Care Home Retains Good CQC Rating Across the Board

by Care Choices on February 10, 2021

Cambridgeshire rehab community ‘bridges gap’ left by lockdown with relative support forum

by Care Choices on February 4, 2021

Channel 4 News highlights “the lengths Lilian Faithfull Care are going to protect their staff and residents”

by Care Choices on February 3, 2021

Encore Care Homes’ top team encourage nurses and care workers to join Care Club

by Care Choices on January 28, 2021