Blog & Resource Hub

The people platform for care - powering the workforce behind the UK’s most vital sector.

Our most read resources

a carer hellping an old woman put on her shoes
Advice

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.

a sign of Home Office and UK Viasas & Immigration
Advice

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.

All Resources

Portrait,Of,Friendly,Caregiver,Posing,With,Elderly,Ill,Woman,Wearing
General

Are dementia cases rising or falling?

It can seem news reports are constantly contradicting each other. One says the number of people with dementia is growing every year, while another claims cases are dropping. We investigate how this can happen…

Helpful,Home,Healthcare,Nurse,Gives,A,Senior,Female,A,Cup
Advice

5 things care home staff should NEVER say

The vast majority of professional carer workers are dedicated and hardworking, but a few, sadly, aren’t. So, if you hear any of the comments below, don’t simply brush them off.

Professional,Helpful,Caregiver,Comforting,Smiling,Senior,Woman,At,Nursing,Home
General

Drug trial ends in disappointment (but don’t give up hope)

News that the dementia drug Solanezumab failed to have any discernible effect on patients with early Alzheimer’s was a blow for the dementia community, but there are still other trials going on

Female,Support,Worker,Visits,Senior,Couple,At,Home
General

Do you know someone who has Pleasant Dementia?

Distressing behaviour can be an upsetting part of the dementia journey. But some families claim their loved ones have become calmer and happier than ever before. Kate Corr examines the phenomenon of so-called Pleasant Dementia.

Mature,Woman,Wearing,Mask,Visiting,Lonely,Senior,Mother,In,Garden
General

Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs dies with dementia

The actor, most famous for playing Manuel in the BBC comedy, was diagnosed with vascular dementia

Male,Care,Assistant,Serving,Meal,To,Senior,Male,Seated,At
Real Stories and Diaries

Russell Grant: ‘I’ve spent 20 years fighting for people with dementia’

He’s been a passionate dementia campaigner since losing his beloved Nan to the condition. Here, astrologer, actor and presenter Russell Grant, 65, shares his dementia journey and reveals the lessons he’s learnt

Smiling,Young,Woman,Sitting,On,Sofa,With,Happy,Older,Retired
Advice

10 things to know about funding elderly care

Confused about the maze of information on funding for care? Unsure what the latest advice is or what the thresholds are? Adam Pike, CEO of SuperCarers.com drills down to the key facts you need to know

Happy,Smiling,Asian,Caregivers,With,Seniors,Men,In,A,Wheelchair
General

Women with dementia receive less care and attention, says study

Research from University College London suggests women have fewer GP appointments, receive less health monitoring and take more potentially harmful medication than men with dementia

Two,Elderly,Women,Drinking,Coffee,During,Conversation,At,Home
General

Buy our new eBook: A Family Guide To Dementia

We’re thrilled that our latest eBook is now available to buy and provides fantastic advice and tips for anyone who knows someone with dementia

live-in care blog

What does 'live-in care' mean?

live-in care blog

What does 'live-in care' mean?