Care homes help and advice on fees and more

Help & advice

Finding the ideal care home is a daunting task but seeking help and advice can make the process easier and help you to make the best decision possible for yourself or a loved one.

Our care home managers meet people who are looking for care everyday and understand what a difficult time it can be for the whole family. They are always happy to talk to anyone considering different care options and to answer any questions you may have about life at the home, care packages and care in general.

Over-75s on fixed incomes will struggle to pay for TV licences

27th January 2020

Over-75s on fixed incomes will struggle to pay for TV licences

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Loneliness can lead to physical health problems in old age, says new study

24th January 2020

Loneliness can lead to physical health problems in old age, says new study

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Summer heatwave led to nearly 900 deaths of elderly people

16th January 2020

Summer heatwave led to nearly 900 deaths of elderly people

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Tau protein in the brain can help predict future Alzheimer’s

10th January 2020

Tau protein in the brain can help predict future Alzheimer’s

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Health conditions can lead to loneliness in the elderly, report finds

1st January 2020

Health conditions can lead to loneliness in the elderly, report finds

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Football clubs are re-engaging dementia patients with their communities

31st December 2019

Football clubs are re-engaging dementia patients with their communities

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1 million over-60s at risk of malnutrition, says Age UK

30th December 2019

1 million over-60s at risk of malnutrition, says Age UK

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Majority of people would want early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, despite lack of cure

30th December 2019

Majority of people would want early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, despite lack of cure

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Average life expectancy up by 7 weeks

20th December 2019

Average life expectancy up by 7 weeks

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Scientists investigate leaky brain barriers and dementia

9th December 2019

Scientists investigate leaky brain barriers and dementia

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Europe-wide initiative on understanding Alzheimer’s releases first wave of data

29th November 2019

Europe-wide initiative on understanding Alzheimer’s releases first wave of data

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Could stomach fat be the answer to osteoarthritis?

28th November 2019

Could stomach fat be the answer to osteoarthritis?

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We are welcoming new residents and patients into our homes and hospitals to ensure that we are there for those that need care and support. In order to do this with the safety of our residents, patients and staff at the forefront of our thinking, we have a very clear admission policy and have infection control protocols that must be met.

We are here to ensure that for those that need care, we are doing all we can to keep them safe and protected, and all of our staff are trained in infection control and use of Personal Protection Equipment, and we are proud to be the only care home provider to win the RoPSA Health and Safety Award in 2019 and 2020. We are proud to offer life enrichment activities, and a choice of nutritious home cooked meals, and we provide personalised care dependent on your needs. Please get in touch with your local Barchester care home for more information, or to arrange a virtual show round of a home in the first instance. We appreciate that if you are looking to move in, you will want to see the home in person, and we are open to show rounds in person, but please note that there is a strict meet and greet protocol that all visitors must follow.

It remains that visitors are not permitted inside our services, apart from in some exceptional circumstances. This is to maintain necessary infection control measures during the current COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. We will still ensure that vital medical visits are made, ensuring that they wash their hands on entering, and we will be asking all visitors to ensure they have no symptoms and will be taking their temperature.

In some instance we are enabling outdoor visits via a booking system, but have strict protocols to ensure the safety of all. We know how important communication between residents, patients, friends and family is, and all of our homes and hospitals are set up for video calling to enable you to keep in touch and we are confident that our staff are doing all they can to ensure that life in our services remains as comfortable and sociable as possible, as we support them with delivering interactive activities, whilst practicing physical distancing.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on our helpline on coronahelpline@Barchester.com and please call the home or hospital if you would like to speak to a loved one.

Thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation.

Best Wishes

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Dr Pete Calveley

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