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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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Easter activities for those living with dementia

If you’ve got a loved one with dementia staying with you over Easter, here are some interesting things that you can do with them

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Barbara’s Blog: The Bird is on the Wing

In her blog this week, our Caregiver-in-Chief Barbara Stephens recounts her visit to an activity session designed for those living with young onset dementia, and their carers.

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Dementia technologies: A taste of the future?

Adam Vaughan, Head of New Product and Innovation at Unforgettable, shares what happened when he visited an award-winning research project which is using technology to improve the lives of people with dementia

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How can I help prevent falls for someone with dementia?

Falls can be a big worry if you’re caring for someone with dementia and sadly they’re pretty common, too. But there are steps you can take to keep your loved one safe and well

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Stay connected: How simple gadgets are changing the lives of people with dementia

New research by the Alzheimer’s Society reveals that GPS tracking devices can empower people with dementia. Here’s how you can help the person you care about to stay safe whilst remaining independent

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How it REALLY feels when your husband has dementia

Jill Butcher cares for her husband who has Frontotemporal Dementia. In this searingly honest blog, Jill, who’s a member of the Unforgettable Dementia Support Group, reveals how their relationship has changed:

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Advice

Are YOU confused about personal budgets? Here’s what you need to know

Personal health budgets have been in the news this week but how do you find out if your loved one might qualify for one? Read on and find out more about the different types of personal budgets.

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Hospital care for people with dementia still isn’t good enough

Latest research has uncovered more evidence that those living with dementia are not receiving adequate care in hospital. We examine the reasons why and ask what families can do to keep their loved ones safe.

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Each season brings so many benefits

Charlotte Overton-Hart describes the great work being carried out by people living with dementia and their carers at a local community allotment.

West Midlands Care Providers and Care Workers

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.

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What does 'live-in care' mean?

West Midlands Care Providers and Care Workers

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.

live-in care blog

What does 'live-in care' mean?