How to Make a Family Care Plan for an Ageing Parent
A practical, step-by-step way to turn good intentions into a written family care plan that your parent and everyone helping can see and follow.
Care guides
Plain-language guides to the organizational side of caring for a parent or relative.
Home Safety for Older People: A Family Organising Guide
How to organise a respectful, room-by-room home safety review with your parent, use council and NHS support, and turn findings into a shared plan.
How to Keep a Carer's Log and Handover Notes
A simple daily log turns scattered memories into a shared record that helps at GP appointments, council assessments and every handover.
How to Organise and Pay for Care at Home in the UK
How to get a council needs assessment, understand the means test, use direct payments and Attendance Allowance, and choose a properly regulated homecare provider.
Preparing for a Parent's GP and Hospital Appointments
How to organise before, during and after a parent's GP and hospital appointments, so they get the most from the time and the family stays informed.
Respite Care Planning: How to Organise Regular Breaks
How unpaid carers can plan regular, reliable breaks, get support from the council, and hand over care with confidence.
How to Share Caring With Your Siblings and Family
Practical ways for siblings and wider family to share caring for a parent, whether they live round the corner or the other end of the country.