Guides · Updated November 2026
Care guides
Plain-English guides to arranging care in England: what it costs, how to pay, how to choose a provider and what the council must do. Written from official guidance and the CQC register.
- All guides
- Respite for Carers · 16
- Cost & Funding · 146
- Regulation & Quality · 62
- Retirement living · 22
- Alzheimer's & Dementia · 50
- Care homes · 124
- Live-in Care · 15
- Reablement · 16
- London · 99
- Overnight Care · 11
- End-of-Life & Palliative · 28
- Carer Support · 48
- Personal Care · 15
- Elderly Care · 99
Cost & Funding
Home care cost calculator (London)Use our home care cost calculator to estimate weekly and monthly costs in London for visiting, live-in or overnight care, at 2026 prices. Try…
London
Waking night vs sleep-in carer: which do you need?Waking night vs sleeping night care: how each works, typical 2026 UK prices and a simple checklist to decide. Find the right support and…
Cost & Funding
Council funding for home care: the means test explainedThe home care means test in England for 2026: the £23,250 upper capital limit, tariff income, MIG and what's disregarded. Download our free checklist.
London
Overnight care costs in London: waking nights vs sleeping nightsOvernight care cost in London for 2026: typical prices for sleeping and waking nights, weekend rates and funding help. Compare options and get a…
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Live-in dementia care: how it worksLive in dementia care explained: what a live-in carer does, breaks, night support, 2026 costs and how to arrange 24-hour dementia care at home.
Choosing Care
MS care at home: support at each stageMS care at home explained stage by stage: the help people with multiple sclerosis need, 2026 London costs, and NHS and council funding. Plan…
London
Care after a knee replacement: what help you’ll needCare after knee replacement: the help you'll need at home, NHS recovery milestones, free reablement and 2026 care costs. Plan your recovery now.
London
Care after a hip replacement: recovering at homeCare after hip replacement: what help you need at home, NHS recovery timelines, hip precautions, 2026 London care costs and how to arrange support.
End-of-Life & Palliative
Palliative care at home in London: costs and NHS fundingPalliative care at home in London: 2026 private costs, what the NHS and hospices provide free, Fast Track CHC and benefits. Get clear answers…
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Dementia care at home vs a dementia care homeDementia care home vs home care: compare 2026 costs, safety, wellbeing and funding, with signs it may be time to move. Make a confident…
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