Resources
Below is a list of resources that you can trust:
Alzheimer’s Society
The Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading care and research charity for people with dementia.
Age UK
Two leading charities for older people, Age Concern and Help the Aged joined forces to provide a more comprehensive service. Age UK provide information, advice and support to older people and their carers. Age UK also carry out research that focuses on later life.
All care business must adhere to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) regulations. The CQC inspect regulate and review all care providers for adults. Inspection reports of any care business can be viewed on their website.
Carers UK provide information and advice to carers and professionals who offer support to carers.
Caregiverstress.com offer information about ways to cope with caregiver stress, depression and fatigue. On their website, you can complete a stress self assessment.
Counsel and Care
Counsel and Care charity getting the care and support for older people, their carers and families. They do this by providing advice, information and financial support and by influencing policies, services and funding.
The UKHCA are the UK’s representative and professional association for care organisations.