Care standards inspectorates Our brief summaries of the role and responsibilities of health and social care regulators who monitor standards in residential and nursing care homes and domiciliary care providers in England, Scotland and Wales.
Companionship services Certain agencies provide companionship services. This can be important for older people who cannot get out and who become isolated and lonely with no friends or family nearby.
Housing with support With an increasing emphasis on helping older people to remain independent in their own home for as long as possible, housing developments with varying degrees of support nearby are becoming more prevalent.
Live in services You can hire live-in carers if you need a high level of care. Live-in care can be for short periods, for perhaps when your informal carer (such as a family member) goes on holiday, or it can be a long-term arrangement.
Respite care Respite care is a short-term change in caring arrangements to give a primary carer, such as a family member, a break.
Types of care home There are a number of different types of care home, this article explains what they are and provides guidance on how to work out which type is right for you.
Types of support There are several types of support services that will provide for one or more specific needs.