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Understanding Palliative Care

Support for Living Well with a Serious Illness Palliative care is a type of care that focuses on comfort, dignity, and improving quality...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 20, 2024

Understanding Stroke

What to know, what to do, and where to get support A stroke can change life in an instant. Whether it has affected you or someone you...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 18, 2024

Understanding Diabetes

What it is, how it affects people, and when care might help Diabetes is a common long-term condition that affects how your body uses...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 13, 2024

Making the Move: Helping Someone with Dementia Transition to a Care Home

Moving to a care home can be a big change for anyone, but it can be especially challenging for someone living with dementia. It's a...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 13, 2024

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that can be difficult to fully understand at first. If someone you care about has recently been...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 12, 2024

A Simple Guide to Live-in Care: 24/7 Support at Home

If you’re looking into full-time care, the idea of someone living with you or a loved one might have come up. It’s a big step, and it’s...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 11, 2024

A Simple Guide to Domiciliary Care: If You Want Help at Home.

If you or someone you love is starting to think about needing a little extra support at home, you're not alone, and it’s completely...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 11, 2024

A Simple Guide to Supported Living

If you or someone you love is looking for a way to live independently while still getting some help day to day, supported living might...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 11, 2024

Understanding Dementia

Dementia is a word that often brings fear, confusion, or sadness. But understanding what it really means can help ease some of that...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 9, 2024

1. A Gentle Word Goes a Long Way: Raising Low-Level Concerns with Your Care Provider

We all want the best for our loved ones in care, right? And let's be honest, the folks working in care are trying their absolute hardest....

Raaj Purohit

Dec 5, 2024

2. Taking the Next Step: When a Gentle Word Needs a Little More Weight

Remember our last chat, "A Gentle Word Goes a Long Way: Raising Low-Level Concerns with Your Care Provider"? We talked about how a...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 4, 2024

A Simple Guide to Understanding Care Homes

If you’ve started thinking about care homes, whether for yourself, a partner, or a parent, it can all feel a bit overwhelming at first....

Raaj Purohit

Dec 3, 2024

3. Taking it Seriously: Raising a Formal Concern Before Making a Formal Complaint

We've already discussed how a gentle word and then a more structured conversation can often resolve issues with care providers. But...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 3, 2024

Dementia UK: Admiral Nurses, Beacons of Expertise, and Our Partnership in Care

Dementia is a journey that impacts not only the individual diagnosed but also the entire family. In this challenging landscape, Dementia...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 3, 2024

4. Taking Formal Action: Making a Formal Complaint to Your Care Provider

We've walked through gentle chats, structured conversations, and raising a formal concern. Now, if those steps haven't yielded a...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 2, 2024

5. Escalating Your Concerns: Communicating with the Local Authority or The CQC.

We've explored how to raise concerns, formal concerns, and formal complaints directly with the care provider. If, despite your best...

Raaj Purohit

Dec 1, 2024

A Simple Guide to Assisted Living

If you or a loved one wants to keep living independently but could use a bit more support on hand — especially as you get older —...

Raaj Purohit

Nov 26, 2024

The National Autistic Society: An Indispensable Ally

The National Autistic Society (NAS) is a cornerstone of support for the autism community in the UK. Their dedication to advocacy,...

Raaj Purohit

Nov 1, 2024

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