Our guest blogger, Annie Brown from Bright Care, gives some tips on how to choose a care provider when care services are required for yourself, or for a loved one, at home. Characteristics of a ...Read more
Elderly Care
Cost of Care: How Does England Compare to Scotland?
As with many areas of law, those covering the cost of care for the elderly differ depending which side of the border you’re on. In this article, we’ll explain the differences in more detail and take a ...Read more
Changes to Care in Scotland: Is Care at Home Working?
The Scottish Government has made attempts to improve the care system by having more elderly people care for in the community rather than in a hospital. However, they are now facing mounting evidence ...Read more
Women in Late 60s as Likely as Men to be in Paid Work in 2020
Life at older ages will look very different for women in the early 2020s than it does today. They are likely to be healthier, their husbands will live longer, and they will be much more likely to be ...Read more
Reshaping Care for the Elderly
Progress in shifting care for older people from hospitals to the home will become more difficult in future because of decreasing budgets and a rapidly aging population. This is the finding of a ...Read more
Calls for Earlier Support for Carers
Carers throughout the UK are struggling behind closed doors without adequate help or advice, according to recent research released to mark Carers Week 2014. Independent Age highlights that only one ...Read more