Good News and Bad News About Long-Term Social Care Reform
The good news today about social care reform is that an independent commission will start in April 2025. The bad news is that the final report will not be published…
Recognition for Ashridge Home Care
A High Commendation has been given to Ashridge Home Care at the Home Care Awards 2022 We are pleased to announce that our members Ashridge Home Care received a High Commendation…
Free up hospital beds – 6 Reasons every CCG should use live-in care
Over the past few days we have seen many CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups) seeking expressions of interest from residential and nursing homes willing to help during the COVID-19 crisis and…
Deploy Your Skills To Help People During the Covid Crisis
We’ve all been overwhelmed by the extent of the response to the call for volunteers by the NHS during the Covid-19 crisis. It really makes me proud to see how…
In-Home Care: The Perfect Solution When Recovering From Surgery?
Post-operative care in the home can be highly beneficial for older people recovering from surgery. Read about how it could help you recuperate more quickly. Health problems, declining mobility and…
A New Year – Time To Arrange Care To Improve Your Quality of Life
Care is something most of us don’t want to think about until the time comes when we need it. It is quite normal not to want to think about this;…
Working In A Care Home? There’s More To Caring For The Elderly
According to data from AgeUK, 4% of the population in the UK aged between 65 and 85 lives in a care home, and 16% of those aged 85 or more…
Helping Older People Live A Better Life: Be A Live In Carer
Did you know: Over 1 million people aged over 65 in the UK are malnourished or at risk of malnourishment (source: AgeUK) 17% of older people in the UK have…
Are You Prepared For The High Cost Of Care In Your Old Age?
Here are some useful tips and advice on preparing for the cost of care in your old age, including handy links to guides and care calculators to help you plan…
How To Talk To Your Parents About Care Options
Here we look at how to sensitively start a dialogue about care with your parents so that everyone involved feels better about planned future options. Needing care in later life…