The Covid Care Home Inquiry: What It Means for Families Choosing Care
The inquiry found government failures let Covid spread 'like wildfire' in care homes. What Tuesday's verdict changes about the questions families should ask a care home…
Paying for and arranging care
Arranging care for a parent often means money worries, a care home to choose, and sometimes a hospital stay. These guides explain new reviews, reports and rules in plain English. Each one ends with what your family can do now.
Who Pays for Care? The Casey Review on Social Care, Explained for Families
Louise Casey's commission on social care in England reports first on money. What she found, the ideas on the table, and what families can do now.
Martha's Rule Now in Every A&E in England: What It Means When Your Parent Is the One in the Waiting Room
Martha's Rule is being rolled out to every A&E in England, waiting rooms included. What the review does, the exact words to say, and how to help a parent who won't make…
Where to start
- Worried about the cost of care? Who pays for care? explains how England's system works today and what may change.
- Choosing a care home? The Covid care home inquiry guide gives six questions to ask before you sign.
- Parent in hospital and getting worse? Martha's Rule gives you the exact words to ask for an urgent review.
- In Ireland? Start with the free Seniors Alert Scheme.
These guides explain public reports and rules. They are not legal, financial or medical advice. For decisions about your own situation, speak to your council, a care adviser or a solicitor. How we research our guides.