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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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How libraries in care homes are improving mood and memory
The power of a good book, or a moving piece of poetry, is being demonstrated for people with dementia who are living in care homes
5 tips when lifting or transferring a person with dementia
Professional carer Daphne Simpson gives her advice on moving and transferring a person with limited mobility so it’s safe for them and you
Nearly half of people more scared of brain illnesses than cancer
Poor quality of life, loss of independence and being a burden mean many fear getting a neurological condition such as dementia or Parkinson’s
Could walking down stairs help prevent dementia?
We all know how important exercise is for reducing dementia risk, but the type of movement is also important, as one study claims
Denying dementia: what to do when they won’t accept a diagnosis
Nobody wants to be told they have dementia but if the person you’re caring for refuses to accept their diagnosis, don’t despair. There’s plenty you can do to help them come to terms with it and get the help they – and you – might need.
Paws for thought: Study finds dogs really do help those with dementia
A pilot study from Australia has found assistance dogs can improve quality of life for those with dementia
Alzheimer’s can lead to diabetes, but diabetes drugs could treat it
New research has confirmed the strong link between dementia and diabetes, and how drugs for diabetes could be key in helping with Alzheimer’s symptoms
14 quick ways to brighten up your residents’ day
Whether it’s 5, 10 or 15 minutes (or even longer), here are some simple things you can do to improve the mood of someone living in a care home
Create a dementia-safe lounge for your residents
Find out how to keep your residents cosy, comfortable and safe in the main living area
What does 'live-in care' mean?