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Lend a Hand, Lift a Heart: The Joy and Impact of Volunteering in a Care Home

In a world often driven by deadlines and demands, there's a unique and deeply rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference:...

General

Raaj Purohit

Feb 28

Making the Move: Helping Someone with Dementia Transition to a Care Home

Moving to a care home can be a big change for anyone, but it can be especially challenging for someone living with dementia. It's a...

Resources

Raaj Purohit

Dec 13, 2024

24/7 Support: A Simple Guide to Live-in Care

So, you're looking into full-time care, and the idea of someone living with you or a loved one has come up. It's a big step, and you...

Foundations

Raaj Purohit

Dec 11, 2024

Staying at Home: A Simple Guide to Domiciliary Care

So, you're thinking about some extra support at home, or maybe a loved one is. It can feel a bit daunting trying to figure out what's...

Foundations

Raaj Purohit

Dec 11, 2024

Finding Your Footing: Why Supported Living Could Be the Perfect Fit

Ever feel like you're caught between wanting your independence and needing a bit of help sometimes? Like you could totally handle living...

Foundations

Raaj Purohit

Dec 11, 2024

1. A Gentle Word Goes a Long Way: Raising Low-Level Concerns with Your Care Provider

We all want the best for our loved ones in care, right? And let's be honest, the folks working in care are trying their absolute hardest....

General

Raaj Purohit

Dec 5, 2024

2. Taking the Next Step: When a Gentle Word Needs a Little More Weight

Remember our last chat, "A Gentle Word Goes a Long Way: Raising Low-Level Concerns with Your Care Provider"? We talked about how a...

Communication

Raaj Purohit

Dec 4, 2024

Moving into a Care Home: A Simple Guide

Okay, so you're thinking about care homes, or maybe a loved one is. It can feel like a big, confusing step, right? Don't worry, we're...

Foundations

Raaj Purohit

Dec 3, 2024

3. Taking it Seriously: Raising a Formal Concern Before Making a Formal Complaint

We've already discussed how a gentle word and then a more structured conversation can often resolve issues with care providers. But...

Communication

Raaj Purohit

Dec 3, 2024

4. Taking Formal Action: Making a Formal Complaint to Your Care Provider

We've walked through gentle chats, structured conversations, and raising a formal concern. Now, if those steps haven't yielded a...

Communication

Raaj Purohit

Dec 2, 2024

5. Escalating Your Concerns: Communicating with the Local Authority or The CQC.

We've explored how to raise concerns, formal concerns, and formal complaints directly with the care provider. If, despite your best...

General

Raaj Purohit

Dec 1, 2024

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Lend a Hand, Lift a Heart: The Joy and Impact of Volunteering in a Care Home

Making the Move: Helping Someone with Dementia Transition to a Care Home

24/7 Support: A Simple Guide to Live-in Care

Staying at Home: A Simple Guide to Domiciliary Care

Finding Your Footing: Why Supported Living Could Be the Perfect Fit

1. A Gentle Word Goes a Long Way: Raising Low-Level Concerns with Your Care Provider

2. Taking the Next Step: When a Gentle Word Needs a Little More Weight

Moving into a Care Home: A Simple Guide

3. Taking it Seriously: Raising a Formal Concern Before Making a Formal Complaint

4. Taking Formal Action: Making a Formal Complaint to Your Care Provider

5. Escalating Your Concerns: Communicating with the Local Authority or The CQC.

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