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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 if you need to travel somewhere alone and you have dementia?

If you have Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia it’s understandable that travelling alone might feel daunting. However, many people with dementia do manage to travel on their own or with a bit of help. Find out what you need to know

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What effect can boredom have on someone with dementia?

Recognise when someone is bored, why this might be happening and what you can do to prevent it

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What Causes Dementia?

Find out what is actually causing the different types of dementia…

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What should you bring to an initial GP appointment about dementia?

You’ve spotted some dementia signs, you’re slightly worried, but what exactly do you need to take or prepare for at your first GP appointment and what can you expect?

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What relaxation techniques and therapies are good for dementia care?

Struggling with stress and agitation? Find out how these relaxation therapies can help a person living with dementia to feel calmer

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The benefits of music and art in dementia care

Find out why being creative with music and art could help your loved one manage their dementia symptoms

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Difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia

You might think that Alzheimer’s and dementia are simply different words for the same condition, but they aren’t. Discover the key differences between Alzheimer’s and dementia and find out why the two terms cause so much confusion

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Can the progression of dementia be monitored?

Doctors have developed several ways to check and monitor dementia once it’s been diagnosed. These are the key facts you need to know.

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Can I be DNA tested for dementia?

You might have heard about DNA test for dementia, or maybe you know someone who’s had one. But DNA testing can be complex – so here’s the essential facts.

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What does 'live-in care' mean?

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What does 'live-in care' mean?