We were surprised that Newford Nursing Home has only got a review of 8.00, Our mum has been resident there for a year and her care has been outstanding. We visit at all different times and know many ...

Moving into a care home is a big change. Changing routine and environment can be challenging, particularly for older people. Care homes provide warm and welcoming environments, as well as care and ...

Personal assistants (PAs) help people with physical or learning disabilities to live independently. Personal assistants are not the same as support workers, who are employed by a support provider, ...

Doll therapy is becoming increasingly common in care homes all over the world. As with pet therapy, specially-made dementia dolls can provide people with dementia with something to love and care for.

Moving into a care home or helping a loved one find a care home place can be daunting for many reasons. One reason is that you want your loved one to live in a good care home, receive the best care ...

Mental health hospitals, or psychiatric hospitals, are designed to be safe environments where people can get intensive treatment for their mental health. Mental health hospitals, or psychiatric ...

The loss of a loved one is a difficult time for both their family and those that cared for them. When care home residents die, the uncomfortable topic of unpaid care home fees, and who is legally ...

My husband is being very well cared for at Speirs House and we are all happy and confident that the home does their very best for him. He doesn't join in any of the activities but he is content in his ...

NHS-funded nursing care (FNC) is when you need to move into a nursing home and the NHS contributes towards your fees by paying a flat rate directly to the care home. FNC is an option if you do not ...

Congratulations to Abigail, nominated employee of the month for December 2024 at Queens Court Care Home.