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Navigating the care sector can be extremely complex and confusing for families and loved ones, many of whom have had no prior experience in arranging care or have discovered that support services available from their local council may be limited. Relatives also may identify that they are struggling to cope with the needs of a loved one in the home setting and be left making emotional and difficult choices on behalf of their partner, wife, husband or child, without understanding the options open to them, or how to get help... more

Funding Support for Places in Local Care Homes: Assessing the Financial Assistance You May Be Eligible For   Hundreds of families need to make complex and often emotional decisions every week about how best to manage the care, welfare and safety of loved ones – and many more people are considering a move into a residential care or nursing facility as they find it difficult to cope independently at home. Across the Forest Healthcare network, discussions about financing support are incredibly common. People and... more

Many people and their loved ones find that moving from their own homes and transitioning to a nursing care home comes with mixed emotions, especially when everyday life becomes challenging and they require support with daily activities.   That might include reassurance that their care needs and personal care requirements will now be well looked after, combined with concerns about how life will change in a care setting or whether they will be able to make friends and continue to enjoy their favourite hobbies. &nb... more

As a leading care home company, our experienced care and nursing centre managers often consult with families and loved ones who benefit from guidance, support and independent advice when making key decisions about the care for themselves or a relative. We never underestimate the complexity of these conversations, which many find emotional, with concerns about how they can compare one care home to another or what they should ask to verify whether a residential home has the compassion, kindness and sensitivity t... more