About 70% of all care home residents have dementia or severe memory problems. Source: Alzheimer’s Society

The government said it would be aiming to increase opportunities for career progression and development in the sector backed by £250m,...

In support of the Government initiative, Health minister Helen Whately said, “Care depends completely on the people who do the caring –...

A lady with disabilities and mental health issues who "hated" being in a care facility and wanted to go home has won her fight in a...

If your home has been adapted to make it suitable for someone living in it who has a disability, you may qualify for the Council Tax...

The average person now has a 50% chance of becoming an unpaid carer by the time they reach 50.

“Oh, thank you so very much, I've been so worried. I've not been sleeping, worrying about how I will afford to live. I'm so glad I spoke...

The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee has published a report into new partnerships aimed at delivering joined-up health...

Tariff income is the contribution an individual is required to make towards the cost of their care when they have savings between the...

What is Carers Week? Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and...

On discharge from hospital it may be decided that a patient would benefit from temporary support to help them get back to normal and stay...

The UK care home work force totals over 750,000 people.