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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.

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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 get a Blue Badge for someone with dementia

Fantastic news as people with hidden disabilities such as autism, mental health conditions and indeed dementia will now soon have access to the Blue Badge scheme.

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“The important thing is that we work together and value one another’s contribution.”

BRACE funds world class clinical and laboratory research into Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Founded in 1987 by people whose families were affected by the disease, their Chief Executive Mark Broach chatted to us about their work.

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7 ways to beat telephone stress

If someone you love has dementia, a telephone can become both a blessing and a curse. Here are some of the most common challenges you and your loved one might face – and a few ways to make staying in touch a bit easier for everyone.

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Is the person you love suffering in silence? Here’s how to find out:

New research reveals that far too many people with dementia are living with unnecessary pain. We discuss the main reason this can happen – and what you can do to prevent it.

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Dementia Carers Count

Learn more about the work of Dementia Carers Count in our guest blog from Claire Goodchild.

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Why dementia MUST be seen as a disability

Philly Hare, Director of Innovations in Dementia, blogs on the discrimination that people living with dementia face. The organisation will also be running a workshop at our London event on 20th September.

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Who Cares? We care!

Hilary Sweeney, caregiver and member of our Unforgettable Dementia Support Group on Facebook, has launched a campaign to highlight the needs of caregivers to local MPs via a simple postcard. Learn more and get your postcards here.

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Feeling lonely? You aren’t the only one…

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can sometimes be a very lonely experience. Many family carers admit they feel isolated and alone and, at times, these feelings can seem overwhelming. Here’s a few ways to protect yourself from the pain of loneliness

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Guest blog: Simon Warner-Bore from Music & Memory

Music & Memory is a non-profit organisation that brings personalised music into the lives of the elderly or infirm through digital music technology. CEO Simon Warner-Bore discusses the role of music and personal playlists in assisting an individual on their dementia journey.

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?

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?