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Why Every Care Provider with a Sponsorship Licence Needs a Compliance Audit Right Now

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How to Switch Care Sponsors

A complete, step-by-step timeline from resignation to starting your new role. If you’re a care worker in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, switching sponsors can feel like a complicated process.

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THE TRUTH about carer burnout

It can strike when you least expect and cause devastating consequences for you and the person you care for. Here’s why it’s so important to spot the signs of carer burnout

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Eyesight, ageing and dementia: part 2

In the second part of her blog about eye health and dementia, Dr Marianne Coleman, Orthoptist and Vision Researcher, explains some of the visual difficulties people with dementia can experience

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Are you caring for more than one person with dementia?

Caring for one person with dementia is hard enough – caring for two might seem impossible. Here’s a few ideas that could help

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FIVE NEW life-changing gadgets for older people

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is the world’s biggest exhibition of the new technology that promises to change our lives in the next few years. It’s the place where the big technology companies like Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook unveil their latest creations to adoring fans (and sometimes biting critics) each with the hope of outdoing the others.

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Why caring can be boring – and what you can do about it

Many family carers are afraid to admit how bored they often feel, particularly if they’re stuck at home a lot with a loved one who has dementia. So what can help to make the days a bit more interesting for you? Here’s a few ways to alleviate the boredom

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Are you caring for a partner with dementia?

Being told that your partner has dementia can be incredibly upsetting, but try not to despair.

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25 songs to uplift and bring happiness

Feel-good music can be really beneficial for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Here’s some songs and tips to inspire you.

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Helping families choose the right care

If you’re trying to find a care home and don’t know where to start, a care broker might be just what you need, and best of all, their services are all free!

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Winter weather preparation for someone with dementia

With snow and icy winter weather on the way, it’s important that your loved one with dementia is kept safe and warm. Here’s where to start…

West Midlands Care Providers and Care Workers

Meet the West Midlands AI Coaches Supporting International Care Workers

A new AI coaching platform is supporting international care workers in the West Midlands - offering personalised guidance on jobs, training, housing, wellbeing and community life.

live-in care blog

What does 'live-in care' mean?

West Midlands Care Providers and Care Workers

Meet the West Midlands AI Coaches Supporting International Care Workers

A new AI coaching platform is supporting international care workers in the West Midlands - offering personalised guidance on jobs, training, housing, wellbeing and community life.

live-in care blog

What does 'live-in care' mean?