How To Care For a Stroke Patient at Home
Find out more about the potential effects of a stroke and what kind of support someone might need following a stroke. Including why care at home is essential.
End of Life Care at Home: What to Expect
High quality end of life care should be tailored to the person who needs it. There are a number of options available to you to help you provide end of life care at home.
How Much Does Dementia Care Cost?
Some people with dementia have more complex care and support needs that others. The type of dementia care you need will affect how much this care costs.
What is Emergency Respite Care & When Is It Needed?
Emergency care planning helps arrange temporary urgent assistance if you become unable to care for your loved one, so they continue to receive the care they need.
The Importance of Medication Management in Home Care
Medication management in a home care plan is essential to maintain someone’s dignity and independence, while ensuring they get the medical care they need.
How To Get Respite Care For an Autistic Child
If you’re the parent or carer of an autistic child, there are respite care options available to help you take a break without worrying about your child’s care.
How to Care For Family Members with Dementia at Home
Find out more about how you can make your home more ‘dementia friendly’, and other ways to care for family members with dementia at home.
What Should a Care Plan Include?
After a care needs assessment, a care plan will outline an individual’s care needs. It should help to clarify exactly what’s needed and a process for new needs.
“Vital Safety Net Removed”: Charity Warns of Risk to 1,500 Carers as Emergency Support Ends
Almost 1,500 unpaid carers are being left without a vital safety net, following the decision by Surrey County Council to end funded Emergency Care Planning support from 1 April 2026.
Further Cuts to Vital Support Services Leave Carers with Nowhere to Turn
Surrey County Council (SCC) have now made the ultimate decision to terminate two further critical support services with immediate effect. Both the Emergency Care Provision and the End of Life support service have now been withdrawn.