Category: Finances

Choosing care for a loved one can be a stressful and sensitive time for the entire family. There’s a wide variety of services available and it is never too early to start thinking about emotional, practical and financial plans if your loved one needs extra support.

It can be difficult and distressing to accept that your loved one needs additional assistance but too often life-changing choices are made under pressure following a health care emergency. A bout of ill-health or a fall can often prompt decisions to be made in the heat of the moment, without time [...]

The growing number of older people in the UK presents a number of major challenges as well as opportunities. Statistics show population ageing is forecast to continue, with the number of people in the UK aged 65 and over increasing by nearly two-thirds to reach 15.8 million by 2031.

Britain is ageing fast. Advances in technology and medicine, as well as a falling birth-rate, are all factors that contribute to demographic changes that will see the number of over-85s double by 2030. According to data projections, while the numbers of those aged 15-64 will grow by 29,000 a [...]

We are now in our second year, and going from strength to strength. Last year our clients received over 12,000 hours of high quality care; and a 50% staff turnover rate means that we have happy staff who enjoy the rewarding work they do – keeping our clients happy.Our aim this year is to continue to help people by providing high quality care, and support the Worthing community and beyond in all we do. We are proud to have happy clients and happy staff, but don’t take our word for it, here are some of [...]