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Read the latest care industry news, interesting articles, important announcements plus recent thoughts and ideas from The Good Care Group.

Over 90% of strokes occur in the elderly: what are the risk factors?

Every five minutes, someone in the UK has a stroke. Even though strokes can happen to anyone at any time of life, most strokes occur in elderly people. Of the 130,000 people who have strokes in England and Wales each...

New guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease

One of the most concerning aspects of Alzheimer’s disease for those living with the condition, their families and their home care companies is the absence of a definitive cure. One of the most concerning aspects of Alzheimer’s disease for those...

National increase in admiral nurses to help meet demand – by Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia through our world-class Admiral Nurses. We work hand in hand with families, helping them cope with fear, uncertainty and the difficult everyday reality of dementia. Living...

National carers week celebrates those who provide care at home

National carers week takes place in June every year. The event is designed to support the six million people in the UK who provide care at home for elderly and disabled people and is a partnership of The event is...

“My dearest Kate” performs in Godalming to raise money for Age UK

The Good Care Group is sponsoring a theatre play for Age UK in Surrey. “My dearest Kate” will be on the 10th of June in Godalming. The Good Care Group is sponsoring a theatre play for Age UK in Surrey....

Music memories, Oxted, Surrey

Designed for people with dementia and their carers. Why not join this fun and stimulating singing group? Designed for people with dementia and their carers, you can be sure of a warm welcome, plenty of singing and a good cup of...

Managing medication: a quick guide

Managing medication can become difficult as people get older. If left unchecked, this can lead to a decline in a person’s overall health and sense of wellbeing Managing medication can become difficult as people get older. If left unchecked, this...

Making the decision to choose home care

Choosing home care can seem like a daunting task. Not only is there a lot of information to process but it can be a very emotional time for all involved. The decision to enlist the services of a home care...

London regional winner – care employer award 2015

The Good Care Group are pleased to be the London regional winner at the Great British care awards dinner on Saturday 30th January 2016. The Good Care Group are pleased to announce that we won the award for care employer...

The Live-in Care Hub Promotes New Live-in Care Video

The Live-in Care Hub has produced a wonderful video that displays all the physical and emotional benefits of live-in care The Good Care Group is proud to be a founder member of the Live-In care hub. We work alongside 13...

Live in care: what qualifications and training should I look for?

When you are in the process of choosing which live-in care provider you will use (either for yourself or for a relative), it is important to understand the level of training received by your professional carer and the qualifications held....

Life-changing messages for people with dementia

We must challenge the rhetoric that describes those living with dementia as no longer themselves, says Roger Clough. Plus letters from Nori Graham, Jim Cosgrove and Barbara Deering. We must challenge the rhetoric that describes those living with dementia as...