CARE HOMES CAREERS FIND A CARE HOME CONTACT US Support at a stressful time We’re here to help you FIND A CARE HOME SCROLL We know that finding the right care can be a challenge Our team is here to support you If you’re finding it difficult to find the information you need, or are unsure about the right questions to ask, we can help. Our Care Support team is based in our Colchester head office and provides free advice and support, seven days a week. 0333 321 0939 This line is open from 8:30am-8pm (Monday - Tuesday), 8:30am-5:30pm (Wednesday - Friday), 8:30am-5pm (Saturday) and 10am-4pm (Sunday) All calls are charged at a local rate and may be recorded for quality and training purposes. Helping hand guide Our experts at Care UK have created a guide full of practical and emotional advice to support you find the care that's right for you. READ GUIDE Get the right advice Whatever your care needs, there are many organisations – ranging from the NHS to charity groups – that can provide expert guidance and useful and reliable information. Below are some suggested sources of advice and support to help get you started on finding this information. We also have a help and advice area filled with information including caring and selecting the right care. VISIT OUR HELP AND ADVICE AREA Department of Health The official website of the Department of Health providing information on latest policies and development regarding all aspects of health and social care. www.doh.gov.uk Care Quality Commission The CQC is the health and social care regulator for England. You can use this to find the most recent inspection reports for providers of healthcare. www.cqc.org.uk Scottish Care Inspectorate The Care Inspectorate regulates and inspects care services in Scotland to make sure they meet the right standards. careinspectorate.com National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) NICE provides guidance on current best clinical practice. www.nice.org.uk UK Online UK Online provides government information and services gov.uk Government Carer Information Government information specifically for carers. nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide Age UK Age UK has been helping older people across the UK for more than 60 years. ageuk.org.uk Alzheimer's Society For support, information, advice and local services for those looking after someone with dementia. alzheimers.org.uk Careaware A public information and advisory service specialising in the issues relating to long-term care. careawareias.co.uk Care Directions The internet's unique guide to care and the rights of older people. Register for a free, regular e-newsletter. bequests.co.uk/caredirections Care Info The website for the long term care sector. careinfo.org Centre for Policy on Ageing An independent organisation promoting social policies that allow older people to achieve the full potential of their later years. cpa.org.uk Action on Elder Abuse Action on Elder Abuse aims to prevent the abuse of older people wearehourglass.org Guide to Care Guide to Care is a resource for carers of elderly people. guide2care.com Carers UK Offers advice on benefits and services available to carers. carersuk.org The Care Workers Charity Supports the basic welfare of current, former, and retired care workers by awarding hardship grants. thecareworkerscharity.org.uk SOLLA SOLLA helps people and their families in finding trusted accredited financial advisers who understand financial needs in later life. A well-qualified financial adviser who is also somebody who understands the plans you need to make for your retirement years. societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk Caring for carers Caring for an older loved one can be very stressful, so it’s important to look after your own needs. If you’re caring for someone full time, you are entitled to a carer’s assessment from your local social service department, which will help identify what support you might need. Our care homes also offer respite care if you’d like some time to yourself. If you care for someone for more than 35 hours a week, you may be eligible for the Carer’s Allowance or similar benefit. You can find out more about this on the Directgov website. Or, visit our help advice area for more useful information and tips for carers. Help and advice for carers We have a number of helpful articles and guides specifically written to help provide you with information and links to support you at this stressful time READ MORE 5 ways to take care of yourself Whether you’re a full time carer or are balancing your responsibilities with a full-time job, it’s important to care for yourself too. 6 top tips for caring for a loved one at home Caring for a loved one can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, however we understand it can be a balancing act to meet someone else's needs while not... You’re not alone: 7 things to remember for someone who is new to caring Whether you’re new to caring or have been looking after a loved one for some time, it is important to remember you’re not alone. TOP About Care UK Press & media Feedback & complaints Careers at Care UK Legal & regulatory information Privacy & data policy Cookies policy Care UK ©2021 - All Rights Reserved Welcome to Care UK. 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