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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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What is a person centred approach (PCA) to dementia care?
Receiving care which puts the person with dementia’s needs and desires first is called a ‘person centred approach.’ Here’s how to implement it.
Why does dementia cause hallucinations?
If your loved one has already experienced a hallucination you may have found it very scary and difficult to watch. Find out what you need to know about them and the best way to cope
What is the life expectancy for someone with dementia?
It’s sad but true that people with dementia usually have shorter lives. However, exactly how much shorter their life will be varies enormously from person to person. Here’s the key information about life expectancy…
Comparing the cost of care at home, sheltered housing and care homes
Need information and advice on the costs, pros and cons of different types of housing for older people? Time to weigh up the facts…
Dizziness and fainting with dementia
The best phones for people with dementia
Phones can be challenging pieces of equipment for a person with dementia, but they can also be a lifeline. Here’s how to make sure your loved one has a phone they can use safely as their dementia progresses
What causes pneumonia in people with dementia?
You’re bound to be worried if a loved one with dementia develops a respiratory infection such as pneumonia. Here’s what you need to know about the symptoms and treatments
‘I hated seeing Mum behave in ways that were so out of character’
It can be upsetting when a loved one becomes angry or agitated, but it’s important not to simply blame their dementia. So-called ‘challenging behaviour’ is not, says Linda Harman, a normal part of dementia.
The importance of Thank You Day
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.
What does 'live-in care' mean?
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.