When Is The Most Popular Time To Move Home?
Moving home is a unique mixture of excitement and stress. The anticipation of a new chapter in your life, and the reality of all that packing and unpacking. The average person in the UK will move 8 times in their lifetime. This article has researched the most popular seasons and times to move home, plus […]
Read MoreMoving House is Stressful: Why Self-Storage Can Help
With the UK’s house prices falling and 12% of 18-34-year-olds in the UK expected to downsize next year in the face of rising rents, the inevitable stresses of moving homes will be facing many of us. Self-storage can be a real lifesaver when that time comes. Here’s why… Self-Storage Can Make Your Home More Sellable […]
Read MoreHow To Prevent Mobility Scooter Theft
Mobility scooters offer a vital lifeline to anyone struggling with their mobility. It seems staggering that anyone would stoop so low as to steal them and deprive their owners of this precious means of independence, but mobility scooter theft is becoming increasingly common- with more than 23,000 reported stolen over the last 18 months. The […]
Read MoreStudent Contents Insurance: Your Options
In this guide, we’ll cover how to get student contents insurance that fits within your budget, what options are available to you, and other student insurance options you may want to consider. Additionally, we’ll explain what a student contents insurance policy will cover and why it is important to insure your possessions at university. How […]
Read MoreWhy You Need To Keep Your Home Insurance Up-To-Date
How long ago did you first take out your home insurance policy? 5 years ago? 10 years ago? More..? It’s likely that what was correct for your insurance back then has changed over time – whether that’s due to renovations you’ve had carried out around the home, or simply due to the contents of your […]
Read MoreStoring Vinyl Records in Self-Storage: How To Keep Them Safe
When CDs and mini-discs came along, for a short it looked as if vinyl records were going to be defunct. However, it was more than just nostalgia that revived their popularity. There has been a new-found appreciation for the nuance and texture of sound the format offers. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to […]
Read MoreWhich Healthcare Tasks Are Covered By Direct Payments Insurance?
Carers may be required to carry out a range of different healthcare tasks, depending on the needs of the person they are providing care for. Therefore all healthcare tasks are included as standard in our policies as we understand the importance of needing to be covered for every eventuality. If you are looking for insurance […]
Read MoreDiscover Who is Responsible for End of Tenancy Cleaning
Whether you are a tenant worried about receiving your deposit back, or a landlord looking to establish your rights and obligations, the question of end-of-tenancy cleaning and whose responsibility this factor lies with is an important issue to ensure all parties are clear on. It’s enough of a chore to clean up after yourself, let […]
Read More1 in 2 Mobility Scooter Users Have Received No Training
A shocking number of mobility scooter users (48%) have been given no training for their scooter, despite over 75% of drivers owning their scooter for at least one year, new research exclusively commissioned by Surewise has just found. Just 12% of mobility scooters sought out training for themselves, while 40% were given mobility scooter training […]
Read MoreSimple Tips to Adjust a New Wheelchair to Your Needs
Wheelchairs are much more than a vehicle to get people with mobility issues and disabilities from A to B; they are a lifeline to more independence. They allow users to maintain their freedom and go about their daily tasks in more comfort. As time goes on, users begin to feel in tune with their wheelchairs. […]
Read More99% Of Storage Insurance Customers Save When You Shop With Us
Research from ProInsight recently revealed that customers are paying three times more for storage insurance directly through storage providers than they are with online competitors such as Surewise.com.
Read MoreSurewise Becomes a Founding Member of the Care Workers’ Charity £500 Challenge
We are proud to be a Founding Member of the £500 Challenge – a fundraising campaign launched by The Care Workers’ Charity encouraging businesses across the adult social care sector to commit to an annual donation of £500, the same as an average grant they award to a care worker experiencing financial hardship. Social care […]
Read MoreAre Homeowners Turning To Self-Storage for More Space Amid Rising Mortgage Rates?
The global cost of living crisis has had a catastrophic impact on millions of people across the nation in the past few years, from rising energy bills and record-high fuel prices to skyrocketing mortgage rates putting many people’s house research on hold. With mortgage interest rates reaching a 15-year high in the summer, many households […]
Read MoreHelp – There Are Birds In My Roof!
If you’ve discovered birds in your roof, you may be worried about whether they can cause damage to your home by setting up their nest in there. In this guide, we’ll cover what you should do if you find birds in your roof and whether your home insurance will cover any resulting damage. Will Birds […]
Read MoreIs My Mobility Equipment Covered By My Home Insurance Policy?
Surewise provides home insurance and mobility scooter insurance to thousands of customers around the UK, and we also provide carers insurance to self-employed carers, personal assistants, and direct payment-employed carers. As such, we’re in touch with people who either have limited mobility or are caring for someone who has a disability, on a regular basis. […]
Read MoreHow To Deal With A Rat Problem
In this guide, we’ll cover what steps to take if you’re dealing with a rat problem in your home, and how to avoid rodents infesting your property again. There’s nothing that will make your stomach drop like seeing a grey body with a long long scamper across your kitchen floor and realising your sanctuary has […]
Read MoreRadar Keys For Disabled Toilets: How To Get One
In this guide, we’ve covered how to get a RADAR key for disabled toilets, how to use your key, and tips for accessing disabled facilities when travelling in Europe. As a disabled person, it can be extremely inconvenient to request a disabled toilet to be unlocked by staff before you can use it. Most disabled […]
Read MoreDoes Home Insurance Cover Heat Wave Damage?
Temperatures extreme enough to potentially cause damage to your home is a circumstance not many would imagine to be a problem for British homes, but with heat waves sweeping across the country at increasingly hotter levels, the question needs to be asked: does your home insurance cover heat wave damage? In this guide, we’ll take […]
Read MoreDementia Caregiver Resources
In this guide, we’ve included a comprehensive list of the different resources available for dementia caregivers. This includes financial support, where to seek advice, emotional support, training and education, and more. Who to ask about dementia carer resources? If you feel you would like more access to resources to support you in your role as […]
Read MoreCounselling for Dementia Carers & Other Support
In this guide, we’ll cover the different types of counselling for dementia carers, therapies available, why this might benefit you, and other forms of support on offer to carers in the UK. Caring for a person with dementia can be an incredibly challenging time. Dementia is a complex condition that, as you may already know, […]
Read MoreDementia Helplines for Carers
Whether you need emotional support, financial advice, questions answered, or something else, this guide contains a comprehensive list of helplines available to dementia carers whenever you need help. Carers Support Helplines Carer’s UK Carer’s UK provide a helpline to assist with benefits and financial support, your rights as a carer, services available to you, and […]
Read MoreBenefits for Dementia Carers
If you have reduced your hours at work or stopped working altogether in order to provide unpaid care for someone, you may be eligible for certain benefits. In this guide, we’ll go through the benefits available to dementia carers in the UK, as well as other discounts and allowances on offer to you and the […]
Read MoreHow To Cut Down On Your Home Energy Bill
Worried about rising energy costs? This comprehensive guide offers you clever and practical ways to save on your energy bills. The energy crisis is a complex and evolving issue caused by a combination of factors: cold winters, depleting energy supplies as well as sanctions on Russian imports. While renewable energy sources are an important priority […]
Read MoreWhen Should Someone with Dementia Move into a Care Home?
In this guide, we’ve covered everything you may want to consider when it comes to deciding whether your loved one living with dementia may be ready to move into a care home. If you are a carer for a family member or friend with dementia, you may be looking toward the future and wondering at […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Dementia: A Guide to Caring for a Dementia Patient
In this guide, we’ve signposted some of the best resources online to help you better understand dementia – from facts and figures to treatment and support. Contents: Dementia currently affects more than 55 million across the world. In the UK, there are an estimated 900,000 people with dementia, and 540,000 people caring for someone with […]
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