Little visitors: People with dementia spending quality time with young children
From the June/July 2018 issue of Dementia together magazine, we report on a scheme that’s keeping communities connected
Care homes
Report finds that 3 million hours of home care has been lost due to council cuts
A report by Age UK has revealed that older people and their families are struggling to access care at home, following years of budget cuts.
Care home neglect and staff burnout
From the summer 2018 issue of our Care and Cure magazine, we look at a study that shows how neglect is common in England's care homes.
Care and Support Alliance demands Government action
A survey by the Care and Support Alliance of nearly 4,000 people who need care or look after someone who does reveals the damning reality of a care system that is visibly failing and unfit for purpose.
England could learn lessons from the Japanese care model - Alzheimer's Society comment
On Wednesday 9 May, Nuffield Trust publishes a report arguing that the English social care system can learn from the Japanese model.
The care home and community engagement toolkit
Download materials to help unite care homes and communities, including our How-To Guide for care home managers and staff, plus posters, letter templates and more.
Equipped to care: Training care home staff to meet the needs of people with dementia
From the April/May issue of Dementia together magazine, we sit in on a specialist training day for care home staff.
Paying for care in Northern Ireland: Complaints and FAQs
Read our guidance on making official complaints about paying for care in Northern Ireland, as well as the most frequently asked questions about care fees.
Care home fees in Northern Ireland
If a person needs care provided in a residential or nursing home in Northern Ireland, they may have to contribute to the costs. This will depend on the value of their assets, such as their income and capital.
Paying for care in Northern Ireland: Support at home
Health and social care (HSC) trusts can choose when to charge for care and support provided in a person's home, or 'domiciliary care'. Learn more about respite care, direct payments and privately-funded care at home in Northern Ireland.