How employers can help working carers
Some carers work. Some carers work for an employer. While governments wrestle with the social and fiscal consequences of our increased longevity, could businesses help?...
Author : Emma
Carers Allowance
Consider applying for Carers Allowance if you give over 35 hours of care a week. Check if you’re eligible here…...
Stress reducing tips for carers
Reduced to tears of frustration? Overwhelmed by caring or being passed pillar to post by your LA? Me too, find stress-reducing tips here…...
Moving home – helping elders settle in
It’s one thing deciding to move home because you ‘need to’ and quite another to do it. Here’s how to support the ‘last time buyer’…...
Practical style tips for elders and their carers
Here are my style tips for the stylish person who should find themselves needing extra care support…...
Are you a carer?
It’s not a ‘cool’ identifier. It might have negative imagery for you? But identifying as a carer does give you access to help…...
Free health care available from the NHS
Find out how to get the most from your GP and NHS here…...
Oral and dental health maintenance
Oral and dental health is more critical to our wellbeing than we might have thought, blew my mind. Read on to find out why…...
Attendance Allowance and other financial support
This page will unlock an extra £72.65 or £108.55 per week (@Feb 2025) for your elder (even if the idea of more admin is demotivating)…...
Continence support
How to broach this sensitive topic, access FREE continence pants (if eligible in your Local Authority) and prepare the bathroom for all eventualities…...