Advice & Guides

Practical, clearly written information for families and carers: how home care works, what assessments involve and how to plan for changing needs.

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What support can help someone stay independent at home?

September 2, 2026 · Updated 4 September 2026

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How care plans change when needs change

August 24, 2026 · Updated 3 September 2026

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Questions to ask a home care provider

August 6, 2026 · Updated 29 August 2026

A man recovering at home preparing a simple meal with discreet support from a care professional

How domiciliary care works in Somerset

July 21, 2026 · Updated 1 September 2026

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Preparing for care after a hospital stay

June 30, 2026 · Updated 27 August 2026

An older woman and a care professional looking at a photo album together on the sofa

Supporting someone with dementia at home: what actually helps

June 10, 2026 · Updated 4 September 2026

A working-age adult using a walking frame enjoying his local high street with a care worker nearby

What is respite care, and who is it really for?

May 19, 2026 · Updated 25 August 2026

An adult daughter, her father and a care professional talking together at home

Home care vs residential care: the questions that actually decide it

April 28, 2026 · Updated 31 August 2026

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What happens during a home care assessment?

April 9, 2026 · Updated 2 September 2026

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How to know when a parent may need help at home

March 17, 2026 · Updated 28 August 2026

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