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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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Is it time to talk about incontinence?

Many people find incontinence one of the most difficult issues to deal with on the dementia journey, particularly since it remains such a taboo subject. Unforgettable has a wide range of information and advice that might help you manage better, and beat the taboo…

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Clever ways to celebrate Mother’s Day

Wondering what to do on Mother’s Day? Here’s a few interesting activities to help your mum or gran enjoy the day… and feel loved.

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Lasting Power of Attorney refunds: what you need to know

You may have read in the news or on our Unforgettable Facebook support group that the Government are offering partial refunds on some Power of Attorney claims. Here’s what you need to know.

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Helpful INGREDIENTS for a home visit

The more time you spend with someone, the more you will know what ingredients make for unhurried, quality time together. What ingredients do you find helpful? Charlotte Overton-Hart writes for Unforgettable.

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5 quotes to bring comfort on the dementia journey

Never underestimate how challenging it can be to care for a loved one with dementia. If you’re going through a tough time right now (it happens to all of us), here’s a few words of wisdom that might help you feel a bit better

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Has dementia scared away your friends?

Wondering where all your friends have gone? It’s sad but true that many families on the dementia journey find that friendships they once held dear, seem to drift away or even disappear.

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Need to talk? Our support group is always ready to listen

The Unforgettable Dementia Support Group may only be two weeks old, but it is already a thriving, supportive community. Find out what’s been happening this week and don’t miss our special offer for support group members.

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Taking medication when you have dementia: 12 ways to make it easier

Remembering to take prescribed medication can become increasingly difficult for people with dementia – but not taking it can be dangerous. We’ve compiled this guide to help make the whole process safer and less stressful for everyone

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6 steps to take if you’re worried about memory problems (and 2 you SHOULD avoid)

Is a person you love becoming increasingly forgetful? Whether they’ve been diagnosed with dementia or not, here’s how to work out why their memory might be getting worse – and what you can do to help.

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?