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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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General

Spotting malnutrition in people living in care homes

Registered Dietician Dr Mabel Blades explains why it’s so important to look out for malnutrition in older people and how to assess it

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Companion pets: As good as the real thing?

Robotic pets are becoming more and more popular with people who have dementia, and it’s easy to see why these realistic looking animals are gaining such wide appeal – but could a robot ever become a man’s best friend?

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How yellow plates could help people with dementia eat more

A recent trial of people living with dementia confirmed the importance of colour-contrasting when it comes to what food is served on, particularly for boosting appetite

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How carer ‘passports’ help support those living with dementia in hospital

Two hospitals in Dorset are the latest to introduce a scheme that lets carers visit a loved one with dementia in hospital outside of visiting hours

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Supermarket and police work together to help woman with dementia

Demonstrating a heart-warming example of a dementia-friendly community, a lady who became confused and upset while shopping was helped by staff at a Sainsbury’s and the local police

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Advice

21 ideas for group activities in your care home

Activities should form a core part of the care plans for your residents, and there is an enormous amount that you can do, from music and quizzes to arts and crafts. Here are some ideas to get you started…

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Putting on make-up – a new dementia therapy?

A Japanese study has found applying make-up – known as ‘cosmetic therapy’ – could halt the progress of dementia symptoms

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10 garden activities for care home residents

Getting outdoors can be so beneficial for those in a care home, and there’s an enormous amount of activities, jobs and experiences which will make it enjoyable

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Hot stuff: Warm weather advice for people with dementia

British summers are notoriously unreliable, but if hot weather does occur, here’s how to keep a loved one with dementia healthy and safe

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What does 'live-in care' mean?

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What does 'live-in care' mean?