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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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7 WAYS to protect people with dementia from being scammed

It’s easier than ever for scammers to trick people with dementia into handing over their hard-earned money, according to a new report. So how can you make sure the person you care about is protected from these fraudsters?

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6 stressbusters that REALLY work

Whether you’re living with dementia or caring for a loved one, life can become very stressful, very quickly. During Mental Health Awareness Week, we look at what to do if stress is wearing you down…

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Diet and dementia: Why changing your diet can improve your memory

You may have read a news story this week about a woman with dementia who ‘got her memory back’ after making a few simple changes to her diet. Here we consider the truth behind the headlines …

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6 surprising facts about Lasting Power of Attorney

Whether you’ve already taken out an LPA or are just starting to think about, here’s a few things you might not know – but should be aware of …

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Each season brings so many benefits

Charlotte Overton-Hart describes the great work being carried out by people living with dementia and their carers at a local community allotment.

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Hospital care for people with dementia still isn’t good enough

Latest research has uncovered more evidence that those living with dementia are not receiving adequate care in hospital. We examine the reasons why and ask what families can do to keep their loved ones safe.

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Are YOU confused about personal budgets? Here’s what you need to know

Personal health budgets have been in the news this week but how do you find out if your loved one might qualify for one? Read on and find out more about the different types of personal budgets.

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How it REALLY feels when your husband has dementia

Jill Butcher cares for her husband who has Frontotemporal Dementia. In this searingly honest blog, Jill, who’s a member of the Unforgettable Dementia Support Group, reveals how their relationship has changed:

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Stay connected: How simple gadgets are changing the lives of people with dementia

New research by the Alzheimer’s Society reveals that GPS tracking devices can empower people with dementia. Here’s how you can help the person you care about to stay safe whilst remaining independent

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?