Archive for April 2022

Building a lifelong career in care Becoming a carer can be an incredibly rewarding career choice – especially if you’re the kind of person who enjoys making a difference to someone’s life. A job in care is so much more than helping somebody vulnerable to go about their daily routine. It means helping someone feel…

Respite care: why choose us? As well as providing tailored homecare services to the elderly and vulnerable in the community, we also provide respite care. This means if you’re caring for a loved one or a friend, we can step in for a short time should you or their regular carer be unavailable for any…

How homecare can help tackle loneliness According to Age UK, around 1.4 million older people in the UK often feel lonely. This figure has a number of contributing factors including living alone, being widowed, having a disability or being in poor health. At Choice Care, part of our commitment to helping some of the most…

What kind of support does homecare provide? Homecare is primarily a domiciliary service, meaning a carer will visit your loved one’s home to either carry out domestic chores or assist with their personal care, or both. Homecare is different from residential care in that it allows for a level of flexibility – your carer can…

Does your loved one have complex home care needs? Homecare can be invaluable to those who are struggling to cope around the house or with personal care due to ill health or frailty. It means they can receive the extra help and reassurance they need in the comfort of their own home, giving peace of…

The difference end of life care can make End of life care can be a difficult and emotional subject to broach with a loved one. But, since most people would rather stay at home than go into a hospice or care home, it can be a worthwhile conversation. If your family member or loved one…