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If you are considering becoming a foster parent, it is perfectly normal to wonder about money. Fostering allowances aren’t a salary. They are designed to assist with the costs incurred during the day-to-day care of a child or young person,

Care workers provide assistance to the aged, ill, or vulnerable, covering needs such as mobility issues, personal hygiene, domestic or household duties, as well as providing emotional support. The UK has a growing ageing population, meaning that we require a

Our hearing is vitally important and there is a strong link between brain health and hearing health, with hearing loss shown to be a factor in cognitive decline. This makes looking after your hearing a major part of good overall

Around a million people in Britain live with dementia but about a third of those affected go undiagnosed. This means that some people will not be able to make appropriate future plans and access support early. This is why spotting

Climbing the stairs, walking the dog, or getting up off your sofa,  knee soreness can certainly make living simply that much more difficult than it ought to be. Patients with arthritis or persistent knee pain may consider supplementing their medical treatment

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is a law that helps protect people who might struggle to make certain decisions for themselves. This law makes sure that anyone making choices on someone else’s behalf acts in the person’s best interests.

Hearing aids are much more common than people realise, but if you’ve never used one before, it’s totally normal to have questions. Here are six quick FAQs that come up a lot, and once you know the answers, you’ll be

Mould in your home is a common problem in the UK and becomes especially apparent in the winter. With a lack of ventilation in homes, damp and cold weather and many older properties in general being more prone to it,

Auditory hallucinations happen when someone hears sounds or voices that aren’t actually present, and they can range from faint whispers to clear conversations. They’re often confusing or distressing for the person experiencing them. These hallucinations aren’t always linked to one

Asbestos used to be a very commonly used material – used in all types of things, from ships to homes, to everyday objects like ironing boards, there are many popular properties that asbestos has that made it so useful. It