Choosing the right care for a loved one can be stressful, especially when you don’t have all the information you need. Here are a few links that you may find useful.
condition specific resources
Explore our trusted links, or contact our friendly team for a personal chat about your specific needs.
Dementia
What Is Dementia? Symptoms, Types, and Diagnosis. nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/symptoms/
If you have recently been told you have dementia, this guide is for you. alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/publications-factsheets/the-dementia-guide
Find out about how the right care can make a real difference for those living with dementia, helping their quality of life improve dramatically. liveincarehub.co.uk/living-with-dementia/
Parkinson’s
This site explains the different stages of Parkinson’s well.
healthline.com/health/parkinsons/stages#overview1
There’s lots of help and advice on this site.
parkinsons.org.uk/
The NHS pages provide simple explanations.
nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Stroke
This site is a good place to start if you want to know more.
stroke.org.uk/
A good explanation and an overview of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/
Headway is a great charity working with people with brain injuries.
headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/types-of-brain-injury/stroke/
Multiple sclerosis
The MS Society is a great place to start for information and advice:
mssociety.org.uk/
Another good site with lots of information and even the facility to live chat with an MS advisor.
ms-uk.org/
The NHS page includes a useful, high-level overview.
nhs.uk/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/
Motor neurone disease
This site is very thorough and includes a section specifically targeted at carers.
mndassociation.org/
For symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment, take a look at this page.
nhs.uk/conditions/Motor-neurone-disease/
Spinal injury
The Spinal Injuries Association provides a good overview and lots of helpful advice:
spinal.co.uk/
This discussion forum has been created by DJ, a C6 quadriplegic from Canada, and Lara, a T12 paraplegic from the UK.
inspiredsciforum.com/
the care quality commission
The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
Homecare association
The UKHA has been raising the standard of homecare for over 25 years.
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