Respite breaks for carers and taking time out Carers carry out sensitive chores that require physical, emotional and time investment in loved ones. Often times, they do this without taking breaks. St...
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling for people to speak up about their experiences of care as part of its new Declare Your Care campaign. New research shows that almost 7 million people in En...
People are not planning for care needs in later life, according to new research that suggests people would rather ‘wait and see’. The research, conducted by independent health and care cha...
Millions of lonely adults fear something will happen to them and no one will notice, according to new research into loneliness and isolation in the UK by British Red Cross. More than half (53%) of adu...
Review of the Mental Health Act: final report The Independent Review of the Mental Health Act 1983 has set out recommendations for Government on how the Act and associated practice need to change. Th...
When someone in the family is diagnosed with dementia, it affects everyone. It’s a difficult and demanding time and it’s easy to fall in the trap of focusing on health, safety and care nee...
Online resources for older people with mental health issues Older people struggling with their mental health will be able to seek advice via a new resource published by the Royal College of Psychiatri...
Independent Age are urging people to take part in its We Need To Talk About Death campaign as research has found that one in three people are not speaking with family following arguments after a relat...
Two musicians have developed an app to help people living with dementia after experiencing the effects of the illness first-hand. The Mindharp helps people with dementia engage with music, interact wi...
Juggling work and caring can be very challenging. It’s important to find out about your rights and about any support that is available. Each year Carers UK work alongside other organisations to raise ...
