Help loved ones

Help loved ones

Get support and learn how you can best care for loved ones. From advice on how best to help those living with specific medical conditions all the way through to aids and equipment to help, we're on here for you every step of the way.

Lizzie Quarterman

Reviewed by Sharon Coyle

The first-time family carer's guide

Becoming a full-time carer for a loved one can be as difficult as coming to terms with them needing a carer in the first place. It may seem daunting but...

Hannah Ownsworth

Your guide to helping loved ones after a hospital discharge

If your loved one has recently had a stay in hospital, it can be difficult to know how best to provide care after hospital discharge to make their daily living easier.

Hannah Ownsworth

Making a home more wheelchair friendly

If you or a loved one have recently been injured or diagnosed with a condition that has limited your mobility and requires a wheelchair to be used in your home, you need...

Hannah Ownsworth

Family guide to plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting 1 in 10 people, the majority of whom are women between the ages of 40 and 60....

Hannah Ownsworth

Reviewed by Sharon Coyle

How to use crutches

Using crutches can be a great aid for those with disabilities or conditions that affect their mobility or those recovering from an injury. It’s important to know how to properly and safely...

Hannah Ownsworth

What is an informal carer?

As the UK’s population continues to age and health and social care services face increasing pressure, we’re relying more and more on informal carers. It’s important to recognise the significant...

Hannah Ownsworth

Reviewed by Sharon Coyle

Family guide to osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is thought to affect over 3 million people in the UK, with women being more likely to be diagnosed with it than men. Although the risk of osteoporosis increases...

Hannah Ownsworth

Reviewed by Sharon Coyle

Family guide to tinnitus

Approximately 1 in 7 adults in the UK live with chronic or long-term tinnitus. While it’s usually mild enough not to cause problems, severe tinnitus–which may affect around 1 in 100 people–can...

Lizzie Quarterman

Family guide to arthritis

Arthritis is estimated to affect millions of people in the UK, causing them to experience joint pain, inflammation and stiffness. There are many different types of arthritis which can affect...

Hannah Ownsworth

Reviewed by Sharon Coyle

What is a commode?

A commode—or commode chair and commode toilet—is a movable piece of furniture that acts as a portable toilet. It can be helpful for those with limited mobility who find it difficult to get...