Carers and family
Understanding the Reasons Behind a Refusal of Care
Refusal of care is rarely stubbornness. The emotional, cognitive and family reasons behind it, what the Mental Capacity Act says, and how to keep the door open.
Carers and family
Our guides on carers and family, written for families arranging care for the first time.
4 guides in this cluster.
Carers and family
How to Talk to a Parent About Care
A practical guide to the care conversation with an ageing parent. How to spot the signs, plan the talk, handle resistance, and present the options without pressure.
Carers and family
Recognising Family Carer Burnout
The early signs of family carer burnout, why a break is part of good care, how live-in respite works at home, and the funding routes available.
Carers and family
Managing a Relative’s Care at a Distance
How to arrange and oversee live-in care in the UK from abroad, covering daily electronic reports, a named care manager, carer cover, funding and the means test.
The Funding Guide Sits Behind All of These
Means testing, Direct Payments, top-ups and what happens when assets run out, set out in full alongside your rights under the Care Act.