A smiling elderly woman sits in an armchair in a care home whilst a younger woman stands beside her, kissing her on the forehead and holding her hand. A standard lamp and plant are in the background.

Care at home verses a care home – how to make an informed choice

By Beth Britton

December 1, 2025

Care at home verses a care home – how to make an informed choice

Homecare or care home? Beth Britton looks at the differences between the two main types of professional care services and provides tips and advice for families looking for care

young man in wheelchair and friend clasp hands

A place to call home: the role of housing and support in building independence for disabled young adults

By David Ashton Jones

September 30, 2025

A place to call home: the role of housing and support in building independence for disabled young adults

Homes Together's David Ashton-Jones explores the vital role residential homes and support services play in helping young adults navigate the transition into adult housing.

A person sits at a wooden table holding a cup of coffee and reading a newspaper, with the headline "UK elderly care market will reach capacity" and a crescent logo displayed in the top left corner.

Care Home Open Week 2025

By Bethany Crow

June 17, 2025

Care Home Open Week 2025

Across the UK, care homes are opening their doors to showcase how care home residents live as part of Care Home Open Week 2025.

Three women sitting on a couch talking to each other.

The emotional rollercoaster of care decision-making

By Beth Britton

January 4, 2024

The emotional rollercoaster of care decision-making

Explore the emotional challenges of making care decisions for a loved one, with guidance to help you navigate this difficult journey.

Understanding your care home visiting rights

By The Relatives and Residents Association

February 27, 2023

Understanding your care home visiting rights

Nicky Sharma, Policy and Research Officer at The Relatives & Residents Association (R&RA) explains your rights when visiting loved ones in care and how to advocate for meaningful contact.

What Is the Difference Between a Care Home and a Nursing Home?

By Care Choices

November 17, 2022

What Is the Difference Between a Care Home and a Nursing Home?

Although many people think of nursing and care homes as the same, they are quite different types of facilities. Here we look at the key differences.

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Moving to an out-of-area care home

By Beth Britton

August 5, 2022

Moving to an out-of-area care home

We answer some common questions about care home placements when you’ve decided to move to a different county or region.

LGBTQ+ friendly care home resident

How to find an LGBTQ+ friendly care home

By Professor Ben Thomas

June 22, 2022

How to find an LGBTQ+ friendly care home

Professor Ben Thomas, from Charity Opening Doors gives advice on how to find an LGBTQ+ friendly care home, and how care settings can support the community