I’m thinking about care for my parents
Should I hire my own private carer?
Hiring someone yourself may give you more choice and control over who cares for you and what tasks they do. However, before going down this road, there is a lot you’ll need to think about. Hiring your own private personal carer immediately turns you into an employer, bringing legal, financial,... Read More
The advantages of fully managed care services over privately hiring someone
There are many advantages to fully managed care services, like Bright Care to look after your loved ones in their own home, however it will always work out more expensive than hiring someone privately. You can find out more about employing someone directly by reading this article on the topic. Below is... Read More
Where do I start looking for elderly care?
When you are looking for elderly care, you first need to ask yourself: Where do I want to be cared for? In-home care (where a Care Assistant comes to your own home) Residential care home A common misunderstanding with care is that when daily tasks become difficult or you or your... Read More
5 common misconceptions and myths about care
1. The common misconception: Care is free, isn't it? The truth: Care isn’t free. Most care needs to be paid for by you. There is some care that is means tested but there is lots of care which is just is not provided by the state, full stop. Means testing means that, if... Read More
5 characteristics of a trustworthy care provider
Choosing who you want to provide your care or care for a family member can seem daunting. There are lots of organisations out there all with their own claims and specialities and it’s hard to know who you can trust. Often media scare stories shape us into naturally thinking the... Read More
12 quality questions to ask when selecting a care provider
Finding the right elder care provider to look after a loved one could sometimes be a time consuming and confusing process. It can be hard to understand what really makes the difference between one care provider and another. However, asking the right questions can easily improve the selection process and,... Read More
Power of Attorney | What You Need to Know
Why do I need a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a bit like holiday insurance: it seems like an unnecessary expense at the time or that you will never need it. But, when you do, you are glad you have it! You hope that you will never... Read More
Guide to employing private individuals
One way to get in support elderly care for a loved one by employing private individuals to directly to work for you in the care of your relative. This can be used as an alternative to using a professional care service. Sometimes this can work out more cost effective, although... Read More
5 tips for planning financially for long term care
1. Know the real costs and what you might be able to get local authority help with. Before you start speaking to providers of elderly care services it is helpful to have a general understanding of what care usually costs and what parts you can sometimes get for free. Check... Read More
5 common misunderstandings about direct payments in Scotland
It may be helpful to read our Guide to Accessing Free Personal Care we well as reading this article. 1. The council has only offered me 6 hours a week so is that all I can get? Firstly, the council will assess your needs based on how many ‘hours’ of care... Read More
