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Plain-English guides for families arranging care, and news from our team.

How to arrange home care in London: a family's step-by-step guide

Needs assessments, council funding, direct payments and CQC ratings — what to do first when someone you love needs help at home.

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What checks should a care agency do on its carers? DBS, references and training explained

Before you let a carer through the front door, here's exactly what a responsible agency should have checked — and what to ask.

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5 signs a parent might need help at home — and how to raise it kindly

The changes are often gradual and easy to explain away. Here's what to look for, and how to have the conversation without a fight.

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