For thousands of years, the responsibility for caring for older or ill people lay predominantly with their family and local community. Long before the Industrial Revolution brought people into cities, ...

How much is Carer’s Allowance 2024? In 2024/25, Carer’s Allowance is £81.90 a week, which is £327.60 a month. Carer’s Allowance is £4,258 a year. This benefit is paid to people who spend at least 35 ...

When you arrange home care, you must declare this change of circumstances to your local council as soon as possible, if you are receiving any benefits or funding. You may be eligible for different ...

Exeter. View types of services provided, admission restrictions and facilities for Helping Hands Home Care (Topsham) Devon EX5 1HQ.

Hourly Care (min 1 hour per visit). Mon to Fri - 8am and 8pm - £39.00 per hour Mon to Fri - 8pm and 8am - £40.00 per hour Sat & Sun - 8am and 8pm - £41.00 per hour Sat & Sun - 8pm and 8am - £42.00 per ...

Why older people can struggle with keeping clean, risks of poor personal hygiene and tips to support a loved one.

Inheritance tax taxes the estate of a person who has died. If it is over £325 you have to pay inheritance tax but there are ...

My dad has returned home after a fall and long stay in hospital/respite care. It has only been possible for him to be at home with the excellent care that Bluebird Care has provided. There are three ...

We remain very happy with the quality and the care provided by Bluebird Care. We are also pleased with the way in which management responds to issues/queries that arise from time to time.

Yesterday a young lady attended our home to cut my bedridden wife's toe and fingernails. She subsequently painted her nails as well. She was in a difficult position whilst doing so but persevered ...

Our annual Home Care Awards 2024 recognises 20 of the top-rated Home Care Providers in each region of the UK based on reviews from service users, clients and their family and friends. All care ...