Articles by Ellie Garratt
Attendance Allowance 2026: rates, eligibility and how to claim
Attendance Allowance is a tax-free, non-means-tested weekly benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of a physical or mental health condition. From April 2026, it pays £76.70 or £114.60 per week,…
CQC-regulated vs introductory care agency: what families need to know 
Choosing a home care provider involves more than comparing costs and carer profiles. One of the most important decisions families make is whether to use a CQC-regulated provider or an introductory agency. The two models operate very differently. They carry…
Lewy body dementia care at home: a guide for families
Lewy body dementia is the second most common form of progressive dementia after Alzheimer’s disease, caused by abnormal protein deposits forming inside brain cells. It affects thinking, movement, sleep, and behaviour – and its symptoms can fluctuate dramatically from day…
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Mental health for carers: A guide for families
When someone in your family needs care, it is easy to put your own well-being last. But carer stress is common, well-documented, and worth taking seriously. Research by Carers UK found that the majority of carers in the UK experience…
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How much is overnight care for the elderly?
Overnight care for the elderly provides professional support during nighttime hours, typically between 8 pm and 8 am, covering personal care, medication, mobility, and safety monitoring. Caring for a family member at night can be one of the most challenging…
Medications that worsen dementia: A clinical guide
If someone in your family is living with dementia, their medication list deserves as much attention as their care routine. Some commonly prescribed drugs (and several available over the counter) can worsen cognitive symptoms, accelerate decline, or raise the long-term…
Frontotemporal dementia care at home: A guide for families
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a form of dementia caused by progressive damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Unlike Alzheimer’s disease, FTD primarily affects personality, behaviour, and language rather than memory, particularly in its early stages. It’s…
Live-in care for veterans: funding and support options 
Arranging care for a veteran is not the same as arranging care for anyone else. The funding landscape is different, the health needs are often more complex, and the emotional weight of the decision carries its own particular difficulty. If…
Legal planning for dementia: LPAs, Court of Protection, and care fees
When a family member receives a dementia diagnosis, legal planning is often the last thing on anyone’s mind. The focus, understandably, is on the person and what the diagnosis means for daily life. But the decisions made in the weeks…
Caring for a parent with dementia while working full-time
Caring for a parent with dementia while working full-time is one of the most demanding positions a family can find themselves in. You are managing a job, a home, and the needs of someone whose condition is progressive and unpredictable.…
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