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Head of live-in care, Sophie Ledbrooke, sat in front of a podcast microphone. with the text 'How can Lie-in care help regain independence?'
Podcast

How Live-In Care Can Help Rebuild Independence

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Head of live-in care, Sophie Ledbrooke, sat in front of a podcast microphone. with the text 'What does a live-in carer do all day?'
Podcast

What Does a Typical Day With Live-In Care Really Look Like?

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Unique News

Unique Senior Care shortlisted for Excellence in Homecare at the LaingBuisson Awards 2026

3 mins
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Caregiver and older man sitting together at home, smiling over cups of tea.
Care GuidesVideos

My Parent Needs Care: Where Do I Start?

Read: 12 Mins / Video: 10 Mins
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An elderly gentleman and carer sat together smiling during conversation on a sofa. Overlayed text reads 'Caring for a loved one after a stroke'

Caring for someone after a stroke: a guide for families

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Head of live-in care, Sophie Ledbrooke, sat in front of a podcast microphone. with the text 'Power of Attorney & Care'
Podcast

Family Involvement in Care: Privacy, Consent and Mental Capacity

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Head of live-in care, Sophie Ledbrooke, sat in front of a podcast microphone. with the text 'What's it really like having live-in care?'
Podcast

Live-In Care: What Is It Really Like Having Someone Move Into Your Home?

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New Clients Manager, Claire Ramos, smiling at the camera, overlayed with the text 'what happens during a home are consultation'
FAQs & Care TipsVideos

What Happens During a Home Care Consultation? A Step-by-Step Guide

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Head of live-in care, Sophie Ledbrooke, sat in front of a podcast microphone. with the text 'Signs an elderly parent needs care'
Podcast

When Does an Elderly Parent Need Care? The Signs Families Often Miss

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FAQs & Care Tips

What Happens After a Stroke? A Guide to the First Days in Hospital

9 mins
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Care Guides

Best Live-in Care in Devon

8 Mins
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Client services manager, Stacey marston sat in front of a podcast microphone. with the text 'Is a care home really the only option?'
Podcast

Is a Care Home the Only Option? Exploring Care at Home

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An elderly man smiles to someone off camera while holding a cup of tea. Txt overlay reads 'swallowing problems in Parkinson's'
FAQs & Care Tips

Swallowing problems in Parkinson’s: what’s happening and how to get help

10 mins
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Care Guides

Best Live-in Care in Kent | Compare Top Agencies

8 Mins
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Care GuidesVideos

Hourly Care vs Live-In Care: What’s the Difference and Who Is Each For?

Read: 9 mins / Video: 30 mins
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Client services manager, Stacey marston sat in front of a podcast microphone. with the text 'How to choose a home care provider'
Podcast

How to Prepare Before Choosing a Home Care Provider

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Care GuidesVideos

10 Tips for Returning Home from a Care Home

Read: 12 Mins / Video: 4 Mins
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Client services manager, Stacey marston sat in front of a podcast microphone. with the text 'What to expect from a home care visit'
Podcast

Nervous About Having Carers in Your Home? What to Expect From a Home Care Visit

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Care Guides

Best Live-in Care in the West Midlands Compared

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Client services manager, Stacey marston sat in front of a podcast microphone. with the text 'what are the different types of home care?'
Podcast

Home Care Options Explained: How to Choose the Right Support for Your Loved One

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Care Guides

Stroke Recovery at Home: A Practical Guide for Families

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Care Guides

Best Live-in Care in Warwickshire Compared

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Testimonials & Reviews

Case Study: Riley’s Story of Caring for His Elderly Grandparents

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Client services manager, Stacey marston sat in front of a podcast microphone. with the text 'Why families delay asking for home care'
Podcast

Why Families Delay Asking for Home Care

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FAQs & Care Tips

What Does a Care Coordinator Do? Your Guide to the Care Coordinator Role in Home Care

10 mins
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Older drivers safety experts, Rosalie and Sharon, sat in front a podcast microphone with the words 'When is it time to stop driving?'
Podcast

Older Driver Safety: When Is It Time to Stop Driving?

Read: 7 Mins / Video: 40 Mins
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FAQs & Care Tips

Overnight Care Explained: Sleeping Nights, Waking Nights, Costs, and When Live-In Care Is the Better Option

10 mins
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Unique News

We’ve won two homecare.co.uk Top 20 Awards, and they’re all thanks to the people we care for

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People director lucy sat in front a podcast microphone with the words 'How to find the right carer for your loved one'
Podcast

Why the Right Carer Matters as Much as the Care Itself

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Care Guides

Advanced Dementia Symptoms: Understanding the Signs of Late Stage Dementia

10 mins
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Older man with dementia looking towards someone off camera, with text reading "When someone doesn't realise they have dementia".
FAQs & Care Tips

“There’s nothing wrong with me” – why your loved one may genuinely not know they have dementia

12 mins
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Care Guides

Best Live-in Care in Buckinghamshire Compared

8 Mins
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People director lucy sat in front a podcast microphone with the words 'what helps someone feel safe with home care?'
Podcast

What Helps Someone Feel Comfortable When Care Comes Into Their Home?

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Featured image for blog comparing live-in care providers in Essex. Image shows a woman smiling which looking at somebody off camera.
Care Guides

Best Live-in Care in Essex Compared

8 Mins
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People director lucy sat in front a podcast microphone with the words 'what people really need when they're struggling'
Podcast

Listening vs Fixing: What People Actually Need When They’re Struggling

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Dance teacher Lynne and attendees at the solihuull memory cafe demonstrating a dance move, overlayed with memory cafe logos and the text 'putting our best foot forward for dementia'
Unique News

Dancing for Dementia Brings Music, Community and Fundraising Together Across Solihull

7 mins
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People director lucy sat in front a podcast microphone with the words 'why familiar faces matter s care needs change'
Podcast

Why Familiar Faces Matter When Care Needs Are Changing

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People director lucy sat in front a podcast microphone with the words 'what helps someone feel safe with home care?'
Podcast

What helps someone feel safe with home care?

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Community Events & WebinarsUnique News

A Warm Welcome to Our New Kenilworth Memory Café

4 mins
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Case Study: How Consistent Home Care Helped Sean and His Mum Regain Independence and Peace of Mind
Testimonials & Reviews

Case Study: How Consistent Home Care Helped Sean and His Mum Regain Independence and Peace of Mind

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Image showing learning and development manager, Jo Cleary, with a gauge pointing to red and the words 'carer burnout'
FAQs & Care Tips

7 Signs of Caregiver Burnout That Are Easy to Miss

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Featured image for podcast on how to prepare for a sudden change in care needs. Image shows Helena Hitchcox sat in the podcast studio with a microphone in front of her
Podcast

How to Prepare for a Sudden Change in a Loved One’s Health

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Featured image for podcast on why you can't switch off when caring. Image shows Helena Hitchcox sat in the podcast studio with a microphone in front of her
Podcast

Why You Can’t Switch Off When Caring for a Loved One (And What Helps)

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FAQs & Care TipsVideos

Carer Stress: What to Do When Caring Starts to Feel Too Much

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FAQs & Care TipsVideos

Early Signs of Dementia: 10 Subtle Signs Loved Ones Should Never Ignore

14 mins
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Featured image for podcast on what do do when something feels 'off; Image shows Helena Hitchcox sat in the podcast studio with a microphone in front of her
Podcast

When Something Feels Off: Trust Your Instincts Without Jumping to Conclusions

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Care Sector News

Unpaid Carers in the UK: The hidden system supporting older adults

13 mins
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Caregiver Nicky, with the text 'everybody deserves care, love and time'
Meet The TeamTestimonials & Reviews

I Knew I Was Meant to Do This Job After This Moment: What Great Home Care Really Looks Like

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Featured image for podcast on how to deal with the worry of caring. Image shows Helena Hitchcox sat in the podcast studio with a microphone in front of her
Podcast

How to Cope with the Worry of Caring for an Ageing Parent

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Caregiver beckie, with the text 'The best part is brightening up their day'
Meet The TeamTestimonials & Reviews

“You Actually Have Time to Care”: Beckie’s Story as a Caregiver at Unique Senior Care

Read: 5 Mins / Video: 3 Mins
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Featured image for podcast on making a loved ones home safer. Image shows Helena Hitchcox sat in the podcast studio with a microphone in front of her
Podcast

How to Make a Loved One’s Home Safer Without Making It Feel Clinical

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