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Cost of Care / Types of care 1 Mar, 2019

Personal health budgets explained

What is a personal health budget? A personal health budget is one of the ways a clinical commissioning group provides care to people. PHBs are designed to involve the person receiving care (or their representative) in the decision making process, and to offer freedom in choosing the care that’s right for them, whether that’s residential …

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‘Care Miles can put us back on track’

As we enter into the winter months, when social care is at its most pressured and we await a drastically overdue Social Care Green Paper from the Government, the debate around how best to secure the future of our care system rages on. We’re proposing a solution – ‘care miles’. Often this debate about social …

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Cost of Care 7 Sep, 2018

Five things that impact the cost of care

What are the factors that affect the cost of care? We’ve outlined five things that can impact the price – for more information, call a hometouch Care Advisor today. 1. Type of care Different types of care cost different amounts – the cost of live-in care will be different from the cost of a place …

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Conditions / Cost of Care / Dementia 17 Nov, 2017

Dementia tax explained

The ‘dementia tax’ refers to the added expense for dementia patients and their families, who are often required to pay for long-term care with little or no support from the government. What is dementia tax? The term “dementia tax” was coined long before the Tory manifesto was released to the public this year. The Alzheimer’s Society …

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Cost of Care / News & Current Affairs 14 Sep, 2017

Brits Underestimate the Cost of Care By 62%

A survey of more than 2000 people reveals the lack of information available about the cost of care, leading to those in need facing financial difficulty completely unprepared. Brits underestimate costs of residential care by 62% 6 in 10 have not put in place any preparations for caring for a loved one, and just 7% have …

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Cost of Care / Respite / Types of care 14 Aug, 2017

How much does respite care cost?

How much respite care costs will depend on the support you’re entitled to, whether you need help during the day, overnight, a complete break at a care home facility, or help from your family and friends. Find out more about the cost of care here, or carry on reading to discover how respite care funding …

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Cost of Care / Live-In Care / Types of care 7 Jul, 2017

How much is overnight care for the elderly?

Caring for a loved one is hard at the best of times, but what about when you go to sleep? Elderly people can be restless at night as they may need to use the bathroom, and if they have dementia, the early hours are prime time for wandering. This can cause concern that may affect …

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Cost of Care / Live-In Care / Types of care 19 Dec, 2016

How Much Does Live-in Home Care Cost?

How much does live-in care cost? With hometouch live-in care costs on average between £850 and £1050 per week, and a short conversation with one of our friendly team will establish your personal needs and your budget. How much does live-in care cost? When someone is struggling to live alone, safely, in their own home, moving …

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Cost of Care 13 Dec, 2016

How Much Does Hourly Home Care Cost?

Home care costs vary depending on where you live, the level of care needed, and whether or not you choose to find care through an agency, an introductory agency, or directly with a self-employed carer. How much does hourly home care cost? Many people prefer to stay in their own homes as they grow older. …

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Cost of Care / Working as a carer 7 Nov, 2016

hometouch average Carer income in 2016

Average hourly earnings across London are at £12.04/hour, over 28% higher than the London Living Wage of £9.40. Carers working through the hometouch model, now have the flexibility to negotiate and earn a better hourly wage by taking advantage of the new hometouch model of care, that harnesses the on-demand economy. This has led to better …

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