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How much does an hourly carer earn

Posted 19 May 2023

How much does an hourly carer earn

In the UK, the average wage for hourly carers is around £12 per hour. This rate is often dependent on several factors, such as qualifications, experience, and the region in which carers work. At The Good Care Group, we have
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Supporting clients who experience sundowning

Posted 05 May 2023

Supporting clients who experience sundowning

Our resident dementia expert Dr Jane Pritchard, explains what is meant by ‘sundowning’ in dementia and helpful tips on reducing discomfort and distress. ‘Sundowning’ is the name given to when people with dementia become more confused, anxious or distressed during
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Dying Matters Awareness Week 2023

Posted 03 May 2023

Dying Matters Awareness Week 2023

Discussing topics related to death, dying, and bereavement can be a challenging and uncomfortable task for many individuals. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find the right words to express oneself in such situations. However, Hospice UK’s Dying Matters campaign
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MS Awareness Week 2023

Posted 20 Apr 2023

MS Awareness Week 2023

Multiple Sclerosis is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing problems with vision, arm or leg movement and sensation or balance. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20-40 but can affect younger and older
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World Poetry Day – Working in Care

Posted 04 Apr 2023

World Poetry Day – Working in Care

At The Good Care Group, to celebrate World Poetry Day we created a competition for our carers. This was the perfect opportunity to get creative and write a poem. It was also a lovely activity for our clients to get
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HealthInvestor Awards 2023 Finalist

Posted 07 Mar 2023

HealthInvestor Awards 2023 Finalist

The HealthInvestor Awards focuses on recognising achievement in the business of healthcare by offering the opportunity to showcase businesses expertise and commitment to what is an increasingly important sector to the UK economy.  We are pleased to announce that The
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Nathan runs for Dementia UK

Posted 01 Mar 2023

Nathan runs for Dementia UK

Nathan Cherokoff, Head of Client Services at The Good Care Group, has decided to put himself through his paces by running London’s Landmark Half Marathon in aid of Dementia UK. Nathan describes himself as a “very part-time runner” but he
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Carer Story: Yvette’s Journey and Growth with The Good Care Group

Posted 20 Feb 2023

Carer Story: Yvette’s Journey and Growth with The Good Care Group

When joining The Good Care Group we invest in your growth and development through training, supervision and coaching giving you the chance to meet your full potential in your career.  Yvette, one of our rapid response carers, opens up about
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Random Acts Of Kindness Day

Posted 16 Feb 2023

Random Acts Of Kindness Day

Today gives us the chance to celebrate where our carers have gone above and beyond for their clients and each other. This year, we’ve asked our carers to share their ‘Acts of Kindness’ stories with us. One of our carers,
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Top tips on how to prepare for a Live-in Care interview with The Good Care Group

Posted 01 Feb 2023

Top tips on how to prepare for a Live-in Care interview with The Good Care Group

We all know how daunting interviews can feel. At The Good Care Group, we want you to feel relaxed and prepared to speak with our team of Recruiters. When you are invited to a final interview, our Recruiters will conduct
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