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Health / Types of care 8 Feb, 2019

What is the continuing healthcare (CHC) checklist?

Most of us have to contribute financially to the care we need as we grow older or become infirm. However, some people with health needs due to disease or disability may be entitled to ongoing NHS care that is provided free, irrespective of means. We’re here to help. Call us if you have any questions …

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Health / Types of care 6 Feb, 2019

Commissioning care for people with complex needs

Improvements in healthcare and living standards mean that people in the UK are living longer. However, chronic conditions, disease and disability mean that the number of elderly with complex needs is also increasing. Meeting the care requirements of these older people, and ensuring they live comfortably and safely, is a challenge for commissioners. We’re here …

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Types of care 22 Jan, 2019

Commissioning home care

The population is aging, which creates a growing demand for staff to care for the elderly and puts a drain on resources. Budgets are tight, which together with the number of older individuals affected by disease, disability and dementia means that it’s challenging for care commissioners to commission the quality care needed to ensure that …

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Reablement 15 Jan, 2019

What are intermediate care and reablement care?

When it comes to caring, a change in approach is developing. There is a drive to focus on wellbeing and reablement care. It’s all about building on an individual’s abilities and strengths and helping them relearn and maintain skills so that they can achieve greater independence and live safely at home. It’s a move away …

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Health / Nursing Care 12 Dec, 2018

Hospital discharge planning

We’re here to help. Call us if you have any questions about our exceptional live-in care. 020 3797 0086 Discharge from hospital is a positive step for the patient, but moving from twenty-four-hour care on the ward to the community can be challenging. Careful assessment, planning and communication can ensure care continuity and help the …

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Disability / Respite / Types of care 20 Jun, 2018

Benefits of holidays for elderly people with disabilities

A holiday can be a great way to rest, recharge the batteries and have fun. Age and infirmity do not have to be a barrier to having a holiday, but it can take a little planning and preparation. As spring turns into summer, our thoughts start to turn to the holiday season. A vacation can …

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Live-In Care / Types of care 9 Apr, 2018

Is home care better than care homes?

Care homes, day care or home care? The choice can be confusing and, at a vulnerable time, many elderly people are frightened about the future. Different families have differing needs, residential care is not the only alternative – elderly home care could be a better option. Home carers can maintain your loved one’s safety, wellbeing …

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Live-In Care / Types of care 3 Oct, 2017

What is live-in care?

Live-in care means that a carer will live-in your loved one’s home. Find out how live-in care can work for you, including information about costs, where a live-in carer can be found, and what they will need. Live-in care means that a carer will live-in your loved one’s home around the clock, and be on hand …

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Carer Tips / Live-In Care / Types of care 18 Aug, 2017

Home Safety Without a Carer

Ensuring home safety can be difficult without a carer, but there are measures you can put in place while you decide on the right home care solution for you. Home safety Nothing is quite like a person being on hand to physically help. Whether it’s cooking a meal, answering the door to strangers, or even …

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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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