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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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Comparing the cost of care at home, sheltered housing and care homes
Need information and advice on the costs, pros and cons of different types of housing for older people? Time to weigh up the facts…
What is the life expectancy for someone with dementia?
It’s sad but true that people with dementia usually have shorter lives. However, exactly how much shorter their life will be varies enormously from person to person. Here’s the key information about life expectancy…
Why does dementia cause hallucinations?
If your loved one has already experienced a hallucination you may have found it very scary and difficult to watch. Find out what you need to know about them and the best way to cope
What is a person centred approach (PCA) to dementia care?
Receiving care which puts the person with dementia’s needs and desires first is called a ‘person centred approach.’ Here’s how to implement it.
Why does dementia cause suspicions, delusions and paranoia?
It can be distressing to see a loved one becoming paranoid and suspicious. But you aren’t alone, this can be a common symptom of dementia. Here’s how to deal with it
What is cognitive stimulation therapy?
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy is an increasingly popular and successful way to treat the symptoms of mild to moderate dementia. It’s also very enjoyable. Find out all the basic information you need to know
Caring for a pet when you have dementia
Just because someone has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related condition, it’s not always the case that they need to give up their pet. Find out how animals can be beneficial for people with dementia
What is the mini mental state examination (MMSE)?
If you or a loved one have been asked to do a mini mental state examination (MMSE) you might be feeling worried or stressed. But the test itself is quite short and straightforward. Find out what you need to know about it
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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.
What does 'live-in care' mean?
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.