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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 to feel rested and relaxed

Does your loved one look permanently exhausted, yet seems reluctant to sit down and relax? Find out how to help someone with dementia get their R’n’R…

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What is a memory café?

You might have heard about memory cafes but don’t know much about them. Find out what happens at one and how they can be useful for someone with dementia.

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I have dementia – what now?

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with dementia you’ll probably have lots of questions and concerns. We’ve got all the essential information here

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Who cares best for someone with dementia – family or professionals?

Deciding who should care for a loved one with dementia is a very personal choice – and only you can make it. However, we can help by giving you all the essential information you need to consider.

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I know someone with dementia – how can I help?

It can be very upsetting to discover that a loved one, a friend, a workmate or a neighbour has dementia and you probably want to know what you can do to support them. Here are some suggestions…

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I care for someone with dementia – what now?

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be very rewarding, but there’s no denying it’s also hard work. Find out what might be involved…

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Who is affected by dementia?

A dementia diagnosis can have a massive impact, not only on the person themselves but on family, friends and the wider community. Find out how many people are really affected by dementia

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How does depression affect memory?

Depression causes many unpleasant symptoms and memory loss is one of the lesser known of them. Find out why this happens and what you can do about it.

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What is mild cognitive impairment (MCI)?

The name might be a bit long, but understanding what mild cognitive impairment is, and its relation to memory loss and dementia, can be useful for anyone who thinks they may have memory problems

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What does 'live-in care' mean?

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What does 'live-in care' mean?