Each year around 130,000 people move into a residential care setting of which just under 60,000 are required to self-fund their care...

Sheltered housing is accommodation specifically designed for older or disabled people to allow them to live independently. It usually...

A recent County Council Network report suggests that those who are paying for their own care are still paying significantly more than...

"My dad is finding it harder and harder to manage but he is so stubborn, he refuses any help we offer. He does occasionally get a taxi...

“Wisdom doesn't necessarily come with age. Sometimes age just shows up all by itself." - Tom Wilson

About 70% of all care home residents have dementia or severe memory problems. Source: Alzheimer’s Society

The government said it would be aiming to increase opportunities for career progression and development in the sector backed by £250m,...

In support of the Government initiative, Health minister Helen Whately said, “Care depends completely on the people who do the caring –...

A lady with disabilities and mental health issues who "hated" being in a care facility and wanted to go home has won her fight in a...

If your home has been adapted to make it suitable for someone living in it who has a disability, you may qualify for the Council Tax...

The average person now has a 50% chance of becoming an unpaid carer by the time they reach 50.

“Oh, thank you so very much, I've been so worried. I've not been sleeping, worrying about how I will afford to live. I'm so glad I spoke...