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West Midlands Care Providers and Care Workers
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Why Every Care Provider with a Sponsorship Licence Needs a Compliance Audit Right Now

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Advice

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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Advice

Are you caring for a parent with dementia?

If your mum or dad has been diagnosed with dementia you might be really scared about what the future will hold and whether you’ll be able to cope. Here’s a few ideas that might make caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s or dementia a bit easier

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General

Feeling frightened about the future? You aren’t alone

Whether you recently became a carer or have been caring for quite some time, you are bound to have moments when you feel afraid, worried or scared about what you’ve taken on and what might happen. After all, caring for someone with dementia is a huge responsibility – what if you can’t handle it? Here’s a few ideas to help you cope:

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General

New to caring? 10 facts you need to know

Caring for someone with dementia can be very rewarding and bring a great deal of satisfaction, but it can also be physically and emotionally draining. Whether you’re new to caring or have been caring for a loved one for quite some time, here’s a few things you ought to know:

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General

We’ve all been there too, David

Almost 300 people replied to a recent tweet from comedian and writer David Baddiel when he asked for help with his dad’s recurring battle with Urinary Tract Infections. Here’s some of the very useful advice David received from many well-wishers and family carers – you may find some of it helpful too.

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General

Revealed: The ‘secret’ care funding you could be missing out on

Why do some people with dementia have to sell their homes to pay for care, whilst others find all their costs are paid for by the NHS?

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Advice

The 12 rules of Christmas dementia care

If a loved one has dementia you might be worried about how they’ll cope during the festive season. Read our simple guide to help you make Christmas as enjoyable as possible – for everyone

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General

‘The joy we get from Music for Life is immeasurable‘

We asked the people behind a pioneering programme of music therapy, called Music for Life, to explain why music can have amazing benefits for people living with dementia

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General

Eyesight, ageing and dementia: part 1

In this two-part blog, Dr Marianne Coleman, Orthoptist and Vision Researcher, explains in detail how dementia can impact eyesight.

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General

Spotlight on Dementia Services: Consulting your GP

In this ‘Spotlight on Dementia Services’ series, we discuss the role of the GP.

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?