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Bridging the Gap: What Families Face When Dementia Care Moves into the Home

By Cristina Sequeira

July 24, 2025

Bridging the Gap: What Families Face When Dementia Care Moves into the Home

Families don’t just need services. They need guidance, empathy, and someone to walk with them through the messiness of real life. Cristina Sequeira offers advice

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Give me a break: Young Carers Action Day

By Lulu Hines

March 12, 2025

Give me a break: Young Carers Action Day

With Young Carers Action Day taking place on 12th March, we explore this year’s theme – ‘Give me a break’ – and look at the plight of young carers in the UK today.

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UK’s first ID and Carer’s card launched

By Care Choices

November 21, 2024

UK’s first ID and Carer’s card launched

On Monday November 18th the UK’s first ID and discount card for carers was officially launched at the Houses of Parliament. Discover the UK’s first combined ID and Carers Card, what it offers, who it's for, and how it supports unpaid carers nationwide.

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Fraud: Who is vulnerable to scams and how to protect them

By Cassandra Jones

October 17, 2024

Fraud: Who is vulnerable to scams and how to protect them

There are many scammers out there who want to try and trick you into parting with sensitive information, and they’re very convincing. In this post, we look at who might be most at risk of getting scammed, and what you can do to help them.

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You Are Not Alone: GoodOaks Homecare Campaign to support unpaid carers

By GoodOaks Homecare

August 7, 2024

You Are Not Alone: GoodOaks Homecare Campaign to support unpaid carers

Visiting and live-in homecare provider GoodOaks Homecare share their 'You Are Not Alone' campaign to help support people caring for others.

Discounts for carers – Money-saving finds, benefits, and freebies for unpaid carers

By Lulu Hines

June 13, 2024

Discounts for carers – Money-saving finds, benefits, and freebies for unpaid carers

Discover top discounts for carers, including money-saving offers, free attraction entry, and more. Don’t miss out on these benefits!

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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.

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Supporting dementia carers to avoid a breakdown

By Beth Britton

August 1, 2023

Supporting dementia carers to avoid a breakdown

Beth Britton explores the support available to family members caring for a loved one with dementia if they find caring responsibilities become all-consuming.

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How to care for elderly couples and keep them together

By Elder

July 11, 2023

How to care for elderly couples and keep them together

Live-in care specialists Elder provide tips and advice on keeping couples together as they age, using home care and live-in care services.

How carers can help to make activities more accessible 

By Dakota Murphey

February 20, 2023

How carers can help to make activities more accessible 

When the weather starts to warm up and springtime approaches, it becomes far more enticing to head outdoors and join in activities with a renewed sense of enthusiasm. The same is true for older people living in care, and for those carers who help them, to assess any popular and...
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Carer Breakdown: Recognising when caring responsibilities go beyond your means

By Beth Britton

October 10, 2022

Carer Breakdown: Recognising when caring responsibilities go beyond your means

Former family carer Beth Britton writes about the signs of family carer breakdown and what to do if this is affecting you.

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What to do about sibling resentment when caring for older parents

By Dakota Murphey

August 5, 2022

What to do about sibling resentment when caring for older parents

Suggestions and strategies to help siblings and family members work together more positively when it comes to sharing care responsibilities.

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Being a young carer

By Care Choices

March 16, 2022

Being a young carer

What is it really like being a young carer? We speak to 16 year old Sienna from Norfolk, about her role as a young carer.

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

By Beth Britton

March 17, 2021

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

Beth Britton writes about the reasons a relative may be reluctant to accept help and gives tips for families in this situation. It’s often thought that trying to arrange care is the most difficult aspect of supporting a loved one who has developed care needs, as I wrote about in...
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The Importance of Respite Care

By Beth Britton

August 26, 2020

The Importance of Respite Care

As a former family carer, Beth Britton writes about the benefits of respite care and its restorative powers.

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9 things to think about before deciding to care for your elderly parents

By Juliette Millard

May 22, 2019

9 things to think about before deciding to care for your elderly parents

As your parents age, inevitably there will be tough decisions. Here are some things to consider when making the decision to care for your elderly parents.

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Care home holidays: Going on holiday with the family

By Care Choices

February 28, 2018

Care home holidays: Going on holiday with the family

Discover how care home holidays and respite holidays for the elderly enable families to enjoy a relaxing break together with professional support.