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Live-In care explained: What you need to know

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Have you recently received a medical diagnosis, suffered an injury, or noticed the inevitable signs of ageing? There may come a pivotal moment when you realize that a bit of extra assistance at home i...

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What Type Of Care Is Right For You?

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Domiciliary care comes in many different forms, each with their own unique benefits. Fortunately, you can create a personalised care plan that addresses your needs and considers your desired outcomes. With a wide range of different types of care services available, it’s essential to assess what you may require from a care plan to receive the most effective and satisfactory care.

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What Qualifications Do You Need To Be A Care Worker?

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A career in care work is rewarding and fulfilling and requires compassion, patience, and the ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life. If you have a passion for helping others and enjoy working in an environment where there are loads of unexpected challenges, then this could be the next career move for you. Here we look at the qualifications you need to be a care worker and how to become one. 

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 – Anxiety

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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 and the theme this year is Anxiety. First and foremost, anxiety is a normal emotion that many, if not all of us, feel from time to time. However, it can ...

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Dementia UK’s Time For A Cuppa Week 2023

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Did you know, over 944,000 people in the UK are affected by the condition? (Dementia UK, 2023)   This week is Dementia UK’s, Time For A Cuppa Week, where they encourage everyone to hold an annual...

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National Walking Month – #WalkThisMayTalkThisWay

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It is National Walking Month and with the nights being lighter and the evenings getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to get walking! We have decided to give #WalkThisMay a twist, so instead, welcome ...

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What Qualities Make A Great Carer?

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Being a carer is a rewarding profession that allows you to support others. Like any job, it can also be incredibly challenging in some areas, however, it is also a very sociable and personal job. You will meet and help some interesting and true characters along the way, making care a great profession for someone with plenty of personality who thrives when working with people from all walks of life.