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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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Care tips

How does dementia affect mobility?

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Why does dementia make you feel fearful and anxious?

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Pets as companions

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How do I know if I have dementia?

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Young Carers

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Advice

What is the mini mental state examination (MMSE)?

If you or a loved one have been asked to do a mini mental state examination (MMSE) you might be feeling worried or stressed. But the test itself is quite short and straightforward. Find out what you need to know about it

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Caring for a pet when you have dementia

Just because someone has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related condition, it’s not always the case that they need to give up their pet. Find out how animals can be beneficial for people with dementia

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What is cognitive stimulation therapy?

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy is an increasingly popular and successful way to treat the symptoms of mild to moderate dementia. It’s also very enjoyable. Find out all the basic information you need to know

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Why does dementia cause suspicions, delusions and paranoia?

It can be distressing to see a loved one becoming paranoid and suspicious. But you aren’t alone, this can be a common symptom of dementia. Here’s how to deal with it

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?