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
- Live-in Care · 15
- Elderly Care · 99
- Carer Support · 48
- End-of-Life & Palliative · 28
- London · 99
- Respite for Carers · 16
- Personal Care · 15
- Reablement · 16
- Care homes · 124
- Alzheimer's & Dementia · 50
- Retirement living · 22
- Regulation & Quality · 62
- Cost & Funding · 146
- Overnight Care · 11
Elderly Care
Caring for an elderly parent who lives aloneElderly parent living alone? Learn the warning signs, safety steps, home care options, and 2026 costs and funding to keep them safe and independent.
Live-in Care
Live-in care vs hourly care: which is right for your family?Live in care vs hourly care: compare 2026 costs in England, the break-even point, night cover and who each suits. Get a free care…
London
Emergency respite care: what to do if a family carer can’t copeEmergency respite care: who to call if a family carer is ill or can't cope, how London councils help out of hours, and how…
Live-in Care
Live-in care vs care home: cost and quality comparedLive in care vs care home: 2026 London costs, how council funding differs, quality checks and who each suits. Compare options and get a…
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Alzheimer’s care at home: a practical guideAlzheimer's care at home made practical: routines, eating, washing, sleep, home safety and where families can get help and funding. Start here.
London
How to get respite care from your councilCouncil respite care explained: how a carer's assessment works, who qualifies, what councils fund, charges and direct payments. Get your break.
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Dementia support services in London: memory clinics, cafés and helplinesDementia support in London: find your borough's NHS memory clinic, dementia cafés, helplines and carer support, plus council help. See the full list.
London
Medication support at home: prompting vs administeringMedication support at home: prompting vs administering, MAR charts, blister packs, medication reviews, covert medicines and 2026 costs.
London
What is personal care? Tasks a carer can help withWhat is personal care? A plain-English guide to the tasks a home carer can help with, what's regulated, what it costs in London and…
Choosing Care
Nursing care at home: services and costsNursing care at home cost for 2026: private nurse hourly rates, nurse-led live-in care, free NHS nursing and CHC funding. Compare your options.
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