Transparency is a new buzz word which most business appear only pay lip-service to, but there are others who seem determined to walk their talk. One example is Priors Mead care home in Reigate.

One of our clients turned a rather impressive 105 years of age recently. She may have had a letter from the Queen, but no doubt this blog post was the real ‘Happy Birthday’ she was after!

By: Nick Bruce At first glance the impact of whether a homecare provider works for both the State and private clients may not be apparent, until your service goes wrong. However, there are compelling reasons why those providers who try to serve two masters seldom please either one.

To look at the ever-growing size of modern care homes you could be forgiven for believing that size is important, but for whom?

By: Nick Bruce For a subject that most of us put off thinking about until we have no alternative, choosing the right care for our needs can be bewildering. Below is an insider’s personal view of the market which may help you to sort the wheat from the chaff.

By: Nick Bruce The challenge of funding elderly care is very much in the headlines and has led to ever ‐ larger omnicare facilities catering for clients with often radically different needs as a way to minimise costs. Whilst omnicare facilities are often lauded as a ‘home for life’, what receives rather less attention is […]

By: Nick Bruce Any move is stressful regardless of our age, but when we are elderly it can be a traumatic experience with the potential to adversely affect the person’s health unless handled well. This article explores the issues that impact on whether a transition is successful or not, and how we address them in […]