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Residential dementia care is for people living with dementia who need daily support in a safe, structured environment, but don’t require 24/7 nursing care. Staff are trained to understand dementia and provide help with everyday tasks like washing, dressing, eating, and staying socially engaged. Homes offering this care are designed to support memory, reduce confusion, and help residents feel calm and secure. Read more

Nursing care is for people who not only need help with daily tasks (like washing, dressing, or eating) but also need regular medical support from a qualified nurse. This could include things like managing complex health conditions, giving injections, dressing wounds, or monitoring vital signs. Read more

Residential care for people with learning disabilities aims to support them to be as independent as possible. They may live in a care home, shared home or their own property as part of a community, where staff are on hand to help them to maintain their room or home, do activities and attend work or education if they choose to. Read more

Old age or elderly care typically refers to care for people aged 65 and over. The care focuses around challenges faced as a natural part of old age, such as frailty, poorer sight and hearing, getting proper nutrition, enough social interaction and mental stimulation. Read more

A long-term or ongoing stay at a care home, where the resident plans to live permanently.

A short-term stay at a care home. This includes stays for respite, often used to to give a family carer a break, or as a trial stay before making a permanent decision. Read more