Home Care Help & Advice

Home care which is often referred to as domiciliary care, is usually the first steps in someone journey into using the services of professional care provider.

Below are some useful articles to help you to understand the types of support these services provide and some good advice around what to look for and how to fund the support.

If you still have any questions please contact us for further assistance.

  • Home Care Costs Explained

    Find out the average cost of home care throughout the UK and any funding support you may be entitled to.

  • Why Choose Home Care?

    If you're a home-bird then chances are that the thought of leaving your home when you are unable to care for yourself is heartbreaking. Home Care allows people with a range of healthcare conditions to remain in the comfort of their own home.

  • Common Fears about Home Care

    It is normal to feel nervous about letting someone into the home of an elderly, vulnerable relative. TrustedCare explores common fears about Home Care and how to allay them.

  • Respite - Care Home vs Home Care

    Are you currently contemplating whether to organise respite care at home or in a care home setting? We have outlined the pros & cons of both for you!

  • FAQs: Home Care

    Read on to find out the questions our friendly team of Care Adviser's most frequently get asked about Home Care and the answers to them!

  • What is Live-in Care?

    People often assume that residential care is their only option, but live-in care is often a possibility too and is certainly well worth looking into!

  • What is a Care Introductory Agency?

    Care introductory agencies are a type of service which is growing in popularity by those who require home care or live-in care support, find out more.

  • Homecare Association (UKHCA)

    The Homecare Association is the professional body for home care providers in the UK. Their role is to represent their members and influence national & regional policy-making.

  • Do you Know What a Care Specialism is?

    This article identifies & explains the 10 different types of specialisms that you may come across whilst browsing care provider profiles on TrustedCare.co.uk.

  • What is Power of Attorney (POA)?

    A power of attorney is a legal document allowing a person(s) to make decisions on your behalf, or to act on your behalf if you are no longer able to or want to make your own decisions.

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Older People

    This article explains everything you need to know about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Older People including what it is, the causes and symptoms.

  • Age UK's Befriending Services

    Did you know that half a million older people go at least five or six days a week without seeing or speaking to anyone at all?

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