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Find out more about the potential effects of a stroke and what kind of support someone might need following a...
High quality end of life care should be tailored to the person who needs it. There are a number of...
Some people with dementia have more complex care and support needs that others. The type of dementia care you need...
Emergency care planning helps arrange temporary urgent assistance if you become unable to care for your loved one, so they...
Medication management in a home care plan is essential to maintain someone’s dignity and independence, while ensuring they get the...
If you’re the parent or carer of an autistic child, there are respite care options available to help you take...
Find out more about how you can make your home more ‘dementia friendly’, and other ways to care for family...
After a care needs assessment, a care plan will outline an individual’s care needs. It should help to clarify exactly...
Almost 1,500 unpaid carers are being left without a vital safety net, following the decision by Surrey County Council to...
An important update following the decision by Surrey County Council to end funding for the Emergency Care Planning service....
Surrey County Council (SCC) have now made the ultimate decision to terminate two further critical support services with immediate effect....
Moving and handling means using equipment and techniques to help people with mobility issues and minimise injury. It may be...
Home help can provide essential support for elderly people to help them retain their dignity and independence late into their...
Respite care allows carers to take a much-needed break. How long respite care lasts depends on the type of care,...
Companionship care allows elderly people to enjoy essential social interaction, beyond their everyday medical and care needs. Find out what...
With local hospital trusts declaring critical incidents, Crossroads Care says the loss of preventative support for carers is increasing risks...
For unpaid carers, the challenges of looking after someone, combined with the extra pressures of Christmas, can mean they just...
Surrey County Council’s decision to end its funded contract for respite care breaks leaves hundreds of unpaid carers without the...
Home help involves a trained professional visiting your home to help take care of everyday domestic tasks like washing, ironing,...
Elderly people or people with illnesses or disabilities can be affected by loneliness or isolation. This is where companionship care...
