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Navigating Care Choices: Balancing Heartfelt Decisions with Professional Options
Choosing the right care for a loved one can feel overwhelming and stressful. Families often face emotional barriers, practical...
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Navigating the Complexities of Client Relationships in Home Care: Strategies for Effective Communication and Complaint Management
In home care, building strong client relationships is essential yet often challenging. The interactions among clients, their families,...
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Aug 204 min read
🏡 How to Find Care Providers That Accept Local Authority Rates
A Self-Employed Carer’s Guide to Navigating Council-Funded Care Packages “You’ve got an agreed care package. The funding's in place. But...
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Aug 53 min read
The Future of Care
🌍 Key Shifts in the Care Landscape that determine the future of care Home-Based & Community Care Expansion With ageing populations and...
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Jul 232 min read
Fostering Connection in Hucclecote Through Kindness Corners at Coffee House 43
In today's busy world, it can feel like we're all rushing past each other without really connecting. To address this issue, we launched...
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Jul 13 min read
Why Every Home Care Client Deserves a ReSPECT Form!
Especially those living with dementia
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Jun 202 min read
Navigating the Intersection of Dementia Care, Finances, and Power of Attorney for Patient-Centered Home Support
Dementia care is a complex and emotional journey that affects patients, families, and caregivers alike. As loved ones begin to show signs...
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Jun 204 min read
How to keep the elderly cool and safe during a heat wave
🌡️ Heat-Health Alert: Let’s Keep Our Community Safe
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Jun 181 min read
Navigating Contracts for Self-Employed Home Care Assistants: A Comprehensive Guide to Legal Rights and Professional Boundaries
In today's world, self-employed home care assistants play a crucial role in supporting individuals who need help. However, navigating the...
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Jun 164 min read
The Urgent Call for Change in Homecare: Addressing Financial Pressures and Ensuring Quality Support
Having just completed an interview with ITV News, which is set to air tomorrow morning on ITV 1's Good Morning Britain , I feel it is...
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Jun 43 min read
How to Empower Our Unsung Heroes: Supporting Personal Assistants in Gloucestershire
In the vibrant community of Gloucestershire, personal assistants (PAs) are vital. They support individuals with disabilities, the...
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May 314 min read
Navigating the Blueprint: ICB Strategies to Achieve 50% Government Cuts by October 2025
Important Update on Changes in Care Systems
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May 281 min read
The benefits of being a Regional Lead for Gloucestershire and a member of the Professional Carers Network (PCN)
Strengthening Self-Employed Care: Why I Joined the Professional Carers Network ❤️(Read to the end for FREE help and support)❤️ As a...
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May 82 min read
Activities and Sessions in Gloucestershire
Strong community ties enhance mental well-being by reducing isolation, providing support, and fostering resilience. Social connections...
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May 21 min read
Dementia
Understanding Dementia with Heart and Humanity
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May 12 min read
Important Resources for Dementia
Dementia
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May 12 min read
Reclaiming Movement and Purpose Beyond Retirement: Navigating Muscle Health and Neuroplasticity through Professional Care
As we move into retirement, our relationship with physical activity often shifts. While this phase can bring joy and new opportunities,...
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Apr 294 min read
Navigating the Shadows of Loneliness: Understanding Emotional Distress and the Importance of Companionship in Home Care
Loneliness can creep into one’s life like an uninvited guest. It often starts with quiet feelings of unease, but can grow into profound...
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Apr 293 min read
What financial support is available? CHC
🌟 Continuing Health Care or CHC from the NHS 🌟
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Apr 212 min read
What financial support is available? CA
🌟 Carer's Allowance : CA for Those in Need 🌟
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Apr 211 min read
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