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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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Disability / Types of care 7 Aug, 2017

Who Gets Disability Care?

Anyone can get private home care, but those who are affected by a long term illness or a disability might be entitled to benefits to help them pay for the care they need. Who gets disability care? Anyone can get home care. There are many different types of care, and you can choose to hire a …

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End of life care / Types of care 19 Jul, 2017

The end of life care pathway

When you reach the end of life, care can help to control your pain, maintain your comfort and support you to live as well as possible, for as long as possible. What is end of life care? Being diagnosed with an illness for which there is no cure can be devastating. Fear of death and …

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Types of care 17 Jul, 2017

What is Post Discharge Care

Post discharge care can help your loved one to stay safe and comfortable as they recuperate and rebuild strength, so that they can regain confidence and independence. Discharge from Hospital Being discharged from hospital is a positive step, but the transition from ward to home can be challenging. When your loved one has relied on …

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Respite / Types of care 7 Jul, 2017

Arranging Summer Holiday Care

Arranging care for a loved one while you go on holiday, can make a huge difference to your ability to relax, and their confidence and independence. Arranging time off for yourself If you provide care for a loved one, it can be difficult to take a holiday. Holidays are important, even if it’s just to …

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Types of care 7 Jul, 2017

What Does an Overnight Carer Need?

If your overnight carer is a waking carer, then you won’t need more than you would for a day time carer, if they are a sleeping carer, then you will need to provide bedroom facilities. What is overnight care? Overnight carers come in two varieties: waking carers and sleeping carers. The meaning is in the …

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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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Types of care 4 Jul, 2017

What is Postoperative Care?

Postoperative care can improve rehabilitation and allow your loved one to live safely as they heal and regain their independence. What is postoperative care? An operation can help to combat disease, decrease pain and improve health and wellbeing. However, after any surgical procedure, recovery will take time. A helping hand can boost confidence, improve rehabilitation …

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Disability / Types of care 28 Jun, 2017

What is Disability Care?

Disability care is simply practical help with anything from everyday tasks like housework and bathing, to assistance with complex needs. Specially trained carers can be employed to come into the home and lend a hand. Good care can support function and help people affected by disability to live independently and with dignity. Each disabled person has …

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