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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- Reablement · 16
- Alzheimer's & Dementia · 50
- Care homes · 124
- Overnight Care · 11
- Personal Care · 15
- Retirement living · 22
- Cost & Funding · 146
- Regulation & Quality · 62
- Carer Support · 48
- Elderly Care · 99
- Respite for Carers · 16
- Live-in Care · 15
- London · 99
- End-of-Life & Palliative · 28
London
Care after hospital discharge in London: step-by-step checklistCare after hospital discharge in London: a step-by-step checklist covering discharge pathways, free reablement, medicines and home care. Plan ahead.
Elderly Care
Hydration and nutrition for older people living at homeDehydration in elderly people and malnutrition at home: warning signs, how much to drink, practical tips and when to get help. Keep your parent…
Continence
Continence care at home: dignity-first guide for familiesContinence care at home: how to get NHS help, manage pads and skin care, protect dignity and when a carer can help in London.…
Live-in Care
Live-in care for couples: how it works and what it costsLive in care for couples: how one carer supports two people, 2026 costs, when you need two carers and how council funding works. Get…
Choosing Care
NHS-funded nursing care vs Continuing HealthcareNHS funded nursing care vs Continuing Healthcare: the £267.68 FNC rate for 2026/27, who qualifies, how CHC differs and what it means for care…
London
Helping an elderly person bathe or shower safely at homeBathing elderly at home safely: step-by-step tips, equipment, what to do if they refuse to wash and when to bring in a carer. Talk…
Choosing Care
Home care vs nursing care: what’s the difference?Home care vs nursing care: what carers and nurses each do, who needs which, 2026 costs in England and funding. Work out the right…
Live-in Care
What does a live-in carer do? Duties, breaks and hoursLive in carer duties explained: daily tasks, what's not included, breaks, nights off and rotas, plus 2026 costs in England. Download our checklist.
Choosing Care
London borough adult social care: contacts and how to request an assessmentAdult social care in London: links to all 33 borough and City of London teams, plus how to request a free needs assessment and…
Elderly Care
Arranging care for a parent while you live abroad or far awayLong distance caregiving: arrange care for a parent in England from abroad or another city, with assessments, LPAs, costs and ways to stay in…
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