Advice
Your guide to choosing
a care home
In this section of the website you will find advice and guidance on choosing the right care home for you, your family or friends. The advice given is also available in a booklet that we have published. We hope you will find this section useful. Do contact us if you would like a copy of the guide or to discuss any particular questions you may have.
Choosing a home
There are so many things to consider when choosing a home. The proximity to friends and families, the level of care provided. whether pets are allowed, the access to gardens and quiet areas, the activities available, the rooms and the facilities to name but a few!
Types of home
Not every care home will provide the right type of care for your particular needs. Some homes are more geared for specialist nursing and dementia care than others. It is important to consider the type of care you will need and whether the home you are looking at can provide the right level of care both now and in the future.
Funding
Understanding how funding works is important when planning care. This section will guide you through some of the criteria set for assistance with funding and help you to plan ahead.
Useful contacts
There are plenty of local and national organisations that can help you with care home advice and planning. You will find a useful list of organisations with contact details on this page
