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Putting carents on the map – The Netherlands

Globally, countries are increasingly searching for innovative solutions to tackle their own ageing societal challenge - The Netherlands is offering inspiration.   

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Navigating Your Carer’s Assessment: Advice from our Community

This Carer’s Assessment advice comes from one of our community members, Joanna Ferguson. Jo has helpfully pulled together tips for going through the Carer’s Assessment based on her own experience.

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UK General Election: Social Care Pledges of the Top Three Parties

We’ve gathered the commitments from General Election 2024 manifestos to aid you in comparing social care pledges

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NHS CHC Funding Explained: Insights from Nuffield Trust’s closer look at NHS Continuing Healthcare

This article provides a helpful window into the NHS CHC funding process, its flaws and the variation across the country.

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‘I didn’t expect married life to be like this – but The Carents Room gives me a boost’

Anne Pridham became a carent within months of her engagement. While she doesn’t regret her decision, she admits it has been a tough few years – but has found support, friendship and advice to help her via The Carents Room

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Hidden Heroes: Carents and Their Impact on UK Healthcare

As the UK’s elderly population continues to grow, so does the number of ‘hidden carers’—those quietly caring for their loved ones with little recognition or support. At Carents.co.uk, we’re dedicated to shedding light on these unsung heroes and advocating for the support they deserve.

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‘Caring for mum involved a 400 mile round trip – so The Carents Room was a godsend’

Christine Bell never expected to be a carer, but she found herself looking after her mum as her health deteriorated. At the height of her stress, she turned to The Carents Room – and found the help and support she needed.

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The Carents Room is such a lifeline for those in the same boat I was

Louise Thompson found herself living in what she called a ‘triangle of hell’ – juggling home, work and caring her parents who lived 300 miles away

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Putting carents on the map : Japan

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