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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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Latest UK Visa Sponsorship Rules

This all-in-one guide explains the latest UK visa sponsorship rules, including the major changes introduced in July 2025.

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What is Positive Risk Taking and is it a risk worth taking?

You want to keep your loved one with dementia safe, but you also want them to enjoy life as much as possible. So how do you get the balance right? Find out what you need to know about Positive Risk Taking

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Are YOU paying too much council tax?

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with dementia, you may be able to get a reduction in your council tax bill…

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5 things to consider before choosing equipment for dementia care

Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of products and equipment a person with dementia might need? Before you buy anything, consider the questions below

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How can sleep affect memory loss?

Find out why getting enough sleep can help your memory

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Why does dementia cause chewing and swallowing problems?

It can be very scary to watch someone with dementia choke on their food or seem unable to swallow. Find out what you can do to help them cope with these issues

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Why music can create moments of magic in dementia care

New research reveals the healing power of music to soothe and stimulate people with dementia and help bring back long forgotten memories

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New drug breakthrough may help slow Alzheimer’s decline

A type of antibody treatment has shown positive effects for slowing the rate of cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

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How can social services help with dementia care?

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia you may want to know what support you’re entitled to from social services. Find out what could be on offer – and how to get it

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How to manage dementia alongside other medical conditions

People with dementia often have other health conditions or illnesses to deal with. Find out how to balance all of their needs and keep them safe and well

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What does 'live-in care' mean?

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What does 'live-in care' mean?