We were really concerned to hear at a recent support group for parents with special needs children, that a lot of mums who desperately need some respite care, aren't getting it because the authorities are not forthcoming with information on which companies to use, and are not helping with the direct payment process.

Absolute Healthcare offer live-in care or short pop-in visits to mums with disabled or special needs children. We can also help liaise with the local authority. Help spread the word in our community that we're here for them. No mum should suffer alone...

Read more: Respite care for parents

• 12 January 2016

The UK has been described as the loneliness capital of Europe, with the condition being considered worse for your health than drinking or smoking. Experts say as a nation we are experiencing a silent epidemic, with 3 out of 10 of us feeling lonely some of the time.

Read more: Caring for loneliness...

• 12 January 2016

So it's a new year - could 2016 be the year you choose care as a rewarding career? With an estimated 2 million people in the UK over 65 and a rising number of children and young people needing access to care services, there has never been a better time to start caring!

Read more: New year, new career in care?

• 07 January 2016

New research out this week reveals people with dementia still benefit from visits from friends, family or carers – despite 42% of the general public believing that if their loved ones can no longer recognise them, the visits are worthless.

After Christmas, people with dementia and their carers may face long, dark days ahead until they next spend time socialising or getting out of the house.

The Alzheimer's Society is calling on people to make a positive New Year's resolution to spend time with relatives who suffer with the disease, and help them take part in activities they enjoy, in order to keep connected.

Read more: Visit dementia patients all year round - not just at Christmas

• 05 January 2016