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.
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Bed Pads for Adults: Disposable, Washable and Mattress CoversIn short: Bed pads for adults come as disposable or washable under-pads, and both are best used as back-up alongside a waterproof mattress protector…
Elderly Care
Mobility Scooter Rules UK: Classes, Speed and RoadsIn short: The mobility scooter rules UK set two main classes: class 2 scooters (usually 4mph or less) are for pavements, and class 3…
Carer Support
Incontinence Skin Care: Protecting Skin When Using PadsIn short: Incontinence skin care means checking the skin at each change, cleansing gently, drying carefully and changing pads when full, with barrier products…
Carer Support
Incontinence Pants or Pads: Which Suits You or Your Parent?In short: Incontinence pants or pads is mainly a question of mobility, how much leaks and who does the changing: pads worn in close-fitting…
Choosing Care
How to Choose a Mobility Scooter: UK Rules and Buying GuideIn short: How to choose a mobility scooter comes down to where you will ride it: a class 2 scooter has a 4mph limit…
Carer Support
Falls Prevention at Home: A Room-by-Room ChecklistIn short: Falls prevention means clearing hazards room by room, checking footwear, eyesight and medicines, and doing strength and balance exercises at least twice…
Carer Support
How to Choose Incontinence Pads: Types, Fit and NHS HelpIn short: How to choose incontinence pads depends on the amount of leakage, when it happens and what fits comfortably, so start with the…
Cost & Funding
Cremation Cost in the UK: Types, Extras and Who PaysIn short: Cremation cost depends mainly on the type of cremation you choose and on third-party fees such as the crematorium and doctors’ certificates,…
Cost & Funding
Hospital Bed at Home: Loans, Buying and Bed Rail SafetyIn short: A hospital bed at home may be lent free by the NHS or council if an assessment, often by an occupational therapist,…
Choosing Care
Average Care Home Fees in England: What Drives the CostIn short: Average care home fees vary widely by area, care type and room, and no single official figure fits every family. Age UK’s…
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