There are millions of carers in the UK without a support system or access to respite care services. It’s time to reach out and find your network. In recent years, those in the care sector have become increasingly concerned about a phenomenon known as ‘sandwich care’ and it is estimated that there are now 2.4…
Here we examine means testing and financial support for home adaptations to support in-home care For many elderly and disabled people, in-home care is the best solution for their long-term care needs, as it means they are able to maintain a degree of personal independence and live in familiar surroundings, with the support of their…
With this new BBC drama creating waves amongst viewers, it makes for an interesting watch from the perspective of those working in care. A standalone 90-minute drama from the BBC, entitled ‘Care’, has attracted widespread praise for its portrayal of the struggle that many families are faced with when a loved one falls into serious…
Much has been written about the current state of social care and the crisis facing the National Health Service. However, one problem which has flown under the radar with many people has been the rapid decline in the number of people going into learning disability nursing, and the lack of support available for those who…
Abbots Care are working on a partnership with local Hospital Trusts to enable people to get home from hospitals sooner and back on the road to recovery. Each year, especially in the winter months, we see headlines about NHS resources being stretched to breaking point, and the system being unable to adequately cope with hospital…
Causing disruption with changing accommodation, or being separated at a late stage in life can do more harm than good. It is well-established that the UK’s ageing population has led to a rise in instances of dementia and other complex, long-term health conditions. This, in turn, has increased hospital admissions and placed pressure on NHS resources. It…
At some point in each of our lives, we may become a Carer for someone we love. What provisions are in place currently to ensure that there is a support system in place for these Carers? People are living longer than ever, which is a great thing, as it means loved ones get to spend…
Sometimes we all need a little extra help. Find out what a Home Care worker could do to make your life that much easier. Over recent decades, demand for home care services in the United Kingdom has increased significantly. In fact, according to the latest figures published by the King’s Fund, more than 350,000 older people…
Be in the know about what you need to know. With the rise in dementia and other neurological conditions as well as an ageing population, the health and care sector is one area where demand is rapidly increasing and set to grow in the next decade. Those considering work in health services can get onto…
With increased research into dementia, why do the numbers continue to rise? GLOBAL RISE IN DEMENTIA A number of reports have recently suggested that dementia and other neurological diseases are on the rise, and not just in the western world but globally. Some universities, including Bournemouth have been collating data from the World Health Organisation…
