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Using Self-Storage When Downsizing Your Home

One of the most common uses for self-storage is when moving home – and your own storage unit can come in particularly handy when downsizing to a smaller space. In this guide, we’ve covered the ways storage can help when downsizing, and some top tips to utilise your unit most efficiently. Recent housing data has […]

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How Fast Can Mobility Scooters Go?

In this article, we look at how fast mobility scooters can go, the different speed limits depending on what type of mobility scooter you have, and how to stay safe on your scooter no matter what speed you’re travelling at.

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Caring For Someone With Young Onset Dementia

Caring for someone with young onset dementia can present unique challenges. If your loved one has been diagnosed with early onset dementia, you may have found yourself unexpectedly becoming their carer.  In this article, we’ll explain a little about early onset dementia, how you can support a loved one, and where you can find help […]

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Home Care For People With Dementia

When should someone with dementia go into a care home? Many people think that moving into residential care is inevitable for people with dementia, but it doesn’t have to be. Dementia home care might be the answer – your loved one can stay at home, but someone else can provide some of the support they […]

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Guide To Live In Dementia Care

If you care for someone with dementia, you know how hard it can be. As their condition progresses, you may need more support. If they need extensive care and want to stay at home, live in dementia care may be the solution. In this guide, we’ll take a look at what live in dementia care […]

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Significant Changes to Immigration Rules Affecting Care Workers in the UK

Starting from 11 March 2024, there will be new stipulations for care providers in England regarding the sponsorship of care workers.  Following the initial announcements in January, organisations must now be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in order to sponsor new care workers under the Skilled Worker route. In addition, care workers who […]

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How Much Does It Cost To Charge A Mobility Scooter?

Mobile scooters enable their users to maintain their independence and a renewed sense of freedom. A common question, however, is how much does it cost to run them? In this guide, we’ve used the average cost of electricity per Kilowatt hour (kWh) in the UK to estimate exactly how much charging your mobility scooter will […]

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How To Get A Mobility Scooter For Free In The UK

Mobility scooters are a fantastic key to greater independence and freedom of movement when you have mobility issues, but let’s face it: they’re quite the investment. Here, we’ll look at how to get a mobility scooter for free in the UK – or potential options for at least getting a better deal. Mobility scooters can […]

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What’s the Difference Between a Carer and a Domiciliary Carer?

When it comes to providing care, the terms ‘carer’ and ‘domiciliary carer’ are often used interchangeably in the UK. However, there are significant differences in their roles, responsibilities, and the nature of care they provide.  Understanding these distinctions is crucial for anyone looking to pursue a career in caregiving or for families considering what type […]

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Does My Mobility Scooter Need Servicing?

If you’re a mobility scooter user, you know how crucial your scooter is for maintaining your independence and quality of life. Although mobility scooters are blessedly lower maintenance than some other vehicles, your mobility scooter does still need regular servicing to keep it running smoothly and safely. We answer all your mobility scooter servicing questions here. […]

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Carer’s Allowance & State Pensions: What You Need To Know

In this guide, we’re answering a common question from carers: can pensioners claim Carer’s Allowance? And does receiving Carer’s Allowance affect the station pension? Let’s take a look at these frequently asked questions. Anytime you are thinking about applying for a new benefit you think you may be entitled to, it is a sensible idea […]

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Hiring A Personal Care Assistant: Arranging Your Own Care

Personal assistants care for people with support needs and help them live independently. If you need some help, they can be a great option.  When you hire a personal assistant, you will be their employer. This means you have certain responsibilities towards them. But it also means that you’ll have consistent support from one person […]

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Self-Storage for Businesses: Benefits, Considerations, and Tips

Self-storage is a smart choice for many business owners. From home-based startups to bigger companies, self-storage gives you extra room and helps you manage your business better.  In this article, we’ll talk about who can use self-storage, why it’s good for businesses and things to think about when choosing a storage unit.

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Carers: Are You Covered? Why Care Workers Need Insurance

The health and social care sector is a crucial part of our society. Care workers do vital work in the UK every single day, and yet the sector in general remains often underfunded and underappreciated while carers put themselves at risk. One thing you can do to protect yourself is to make sure you’re properly […]

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30 Packing Tips For Storage And Moving Home In 2024

In this guide, we’ll cover some key packing tips for moving your belongings into storage and keeping them safe when stored out of your home. Self storage can give someone much needed breathing room when it comes to any major move or life event. It’s a great way of keeping your items safe and secure […]

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Blue Badge Parking Rules: Everything You Need To Know

Many mobility scooter users are entitled to a blue badge in the UK, which enables you to park in places that other cars cannot – often with a higher degree of accessibility to shops, public services, and other spaces that people with limited mobility need closer access to (not sure if you’re entitled to a […]

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17-Step Moving House Checklist

Moving home is infamously one of the most stressful things that you can do. While it may be exciting to move into a new home, what comes before – packing, notifying the relevant parties, and endless planning – can be an endless source of stress. To help you feel that bit more organised for your […]

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What Annual Leave Entitlement Does My Personal Care Assistant Have?

If you have employed a personal care assistant – often known as a Personal Assistant (PA) – either privately or via direct payments for yourself or someone you are a guardian for, you are legally seen as their employer. That means that you have a responsibility to inform yourself on things such as annual leave […]

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Renovate or Move? The Pros and Cons To Both Options…

The start of the new year is a common time for people to re-evaluate their homes and consider whether to sell it for a newer, better model or to renovate their existing build. When faced with such a decision, there are a number of factors you need to consider in order to be sure you […]

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Guide To Direct Payments

What are direct payments? Are you entitled to carer’s allowance, or carer’s premium? We’ve answered all your questions in our total guide.

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