Chasing Care: Your Guide to Homecare and Residential Care

**Episode Description: Take the First Step Toward Quality Care for Your Loved One** In this episode of the *Chasing Care* podcast, host Gavin Chase delivers an essential message for families starting to consider care options for a loved one. Don’t wait until it becomes a crisis to explore care solutions. Instead, learn how live-in care can provide not just practical support but a real enhancement...

"Creating a Care Plan That Feels Like Home" Welcome to the Chasing Care podcast! In this episode, host Gavin Chase tackles one of the most frequently asked questions: What is live-in care? Gavin breaks down how live-in care goes beyond basic support to provide a deeply personal and tailored alternative to residential care. Discover how this option allows loved ones to remain in the comfort of thei...

🌟 New Episode Alert: Navigating the Conversation for Later Life Care 🌟 Are you and your family prepared to discuss plans for later-life care with your parents? It’s a conversation we often avoid, but starting early can bring peace of mind and ensure everyone’s on the same page. In today’s Chasing Care Podcast, we’re diving deep into the importance of understanding your parents' wishes while they...

In today’s episode of the Chasing Care podcast, host Gavin Chase dives into the challenges many families are facing as they navigate the complex world of adult care. In conversation with our guest, Richard Johnson of RJ Advocacy, we address an issue too many people are familiar with: feeling overwhelmed by the weight of care decisions, financial worries, and the complexities of managing it all. Ga...

**Episode Description: Premium Live-In Care for HNW & UHNW Families – Balancing Luxury, Privacy, and Exceptional Care** In today’s episode, we dive into a growing need within the high net worth (HNW) and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) communities: finding premium, live-in care solutions that prioritize privacy, lifestyle continuity, and unmatched care quality. As the need for skilled, trustworthy...

📢 Episode Alert: How to Choose the Right Homecare Provider for Your Loved One Navigating the world of homecare can feel overwhelming, but today’s episode of the Chasing Care podcast is here to help! Join Gavin Chase as we break down the essential steps to finding reliable, compassionate homecare for your loved ones. 🏡💙 From recognising the first signs that extra support may be needed, to unders...

🎙 Episode Alert! Welcome back to the Chasing Care Podcast with your host, Gavin Chase! 🌟 In today’s Care Conversation episode, we unpack the insights from the recent "Living Well with Dementia" report and explore how the findings affect families supporting loved ones with dementia. We dive into: The realities and daily challenges of dementia caregiving 🧠 Impactful statistics on family caregivers...

In this episode of Chasing Care , host Gavin Chase explores the growing need for elderly care solutions in the UK as our population ages and health challenges increase. More older adults are seeking ways to stay in their own homes rather than moving into residential care. Gavin delves into current statistics, revealing that nearly 97% of older adults prefer aging in place rather than entering care...

🚨 New Episode Alert! This week on *Chasing Care*, we’re breaking down the latest findings from the CQC's 2023-2024 report and what it means for families seeking care for a loved one. 💡 Join host Gavin Chase as we unpack: The latest data on care accessibility and why wait times are a major concern ⏳ Challenges in securing home care, live-in care, or care home options – and what may be best for y...

In this episode of Chasing Care , host Gavin Chase dives into two key financial tools that can ease the burden of paying for home care in the UK: Direct Payments and NHS Continuing Healthcare . Gavin explains how Direct Payments give you control over your care by providing cash to manage services, while NHS Continuing Healthcare offers fully funded care for those with complex medical needs. Whethe...

In this episode of the *Chasing Care Podcast*, host Gavin Chase dives into one of the biggest questions surrounding home care: **How do you pay for it?** Whether you’re arranging care for yourself or a loved one, understanding the costs and financial support available is crucial for making informed decisions. Gavin breaks down: - The **average cost of home care in England**, including hourly rates...

🚨 New Episode Alert: Chasing Care Podcast 🎙️ In our latest episode, we dive into one of healthcare's game changers: Clinical Homecare 🏡💉. Imagine receiving personalised, high-quality medical treatment in the comfort of your own home! Not only does it ease pressure on the NHS, but it gives patients with chronic conditions more control over their care and routines. From chemotherapy and complex w...

**💼 New Episode Alert! 💼** Finding the right care for an elderly loved one can feel overwhelming—especially when emotions are running high. In our latest episode, we talk about **becoming a self-employed Quality Care Advisor** with **Network Live in Care**. This role could be a **perfect fit** if you're retired, a financial advisor, or looking for **flexible part-time work**. 💡 Help families in...

In this episode, we explore the life-changing benefits of live-in care in England through the heartwarming story of Pauline, an 82-year-old woman who found joy, independence, and comfort with the help of a live-in carer. Discover how this personalized care solution allows individuals to stay in their own homes, maintain their routines, and enjoy companionship while receiving the support they need....

*Live-In Care: A New Alternative | Chasing Care Podcast* In this episode of *Care Conversations*, host Gavin Chase explores **live-in care**—a growing alternative to care homes and visiting carers. Live-in care offers 24/7 personalized support, allowing individuals to remain in the comfort of their own homes with a dedicated caregiver. Gavin discusses how it differs from other care options, who ca...

In this insightful episode of the Chasing Care Podcast, host Gavin Chase sits down with Jacqueline Berry, the founder of My Care Consultant, to explore the critical issues families face when navigating the complex world of care. Drawing from her extensive experience working directly with families, Jacqueline highlights three key factors that are at the forefront of their minds when making importan...

Welcome to Chasing Care: Podcast Tips and Guides! In today’s episode, we dive into a key aspect of navigating home care: understanding how people search for care services for their loved ones. Whether it's Google, Bing, or other platforms, families seeking personal home care for an elderly or disabled loved one often have a similar set of concerns. In this episode, we'll walk you through the seven...

In this episode of the Chasing Care Podcast, we’re tackling a critical topic: the often-overlooked benefits of home care for older adults. Join us as we challenge common perceptions about residential care and explore why more people are opting for care at home. We dive into recent statistics that reveal a startling trend: only 25% of individuals over 45 feel comfortable entering a residential care...

Critical Insights: The Future of Adult Social Care Amidst Financial Challenges In this special episode of the Chasing Care Podcast, hosted by Gavin Chase , the focus is on the approaching autumn statement and the critical issues facing adult social care in the UK. With over 418,000 awaiting support, the sector is under considerable pressure, evidenced by substantial overspending by councils and an...

In this episode of the Chasing Care podcast, host Gavin Chase delves into the critical issues facing social care in England under the new Labour government. Gavin explores what social care entails, the pressing challenges such as chronic underfunding, workforce shortages, and delayed hospital discharges. The discussion extends to the role of unpaid carers, the shortcomings of previous governments'...

Live in care means mum or dad, or mum and dad, can remain in their own home. Its that simple... Just imagine the stress and anxiety that a loved one will probably face and how overwhelming the thoughts could be if they are told they are going to move into a care home. In this short episode we talk about what a live in care service broadly covers and explore why you should probably consider live in...

There's some help and support you can get for free that's available to everyone. It's not means-tested and it does not matter what your income is. This free care includes: Some equipment and home adaptations Help after coming home from hospital NHS continuing healthcare Nursing in a care home (NHS-funded nursing care) Benefits if you're under State Pension age: https://lnkd.in/ebEkQBhG Benefits if...

Paying for care later in life is often a subject that families ignore until it is too late and then panic sets in! In this episode of the Chasing Care podcast we speak to Haj Gill of Sandringham Financial Partners and Nancy Walters of Mumby's Live in Care to explore the options that should be considered when thinking about a personal care solution for vulnerable or elderly relatives. We talk a...

Somebody has to pay for care when it is needed and many people are unpaid carers who struggle day to day. Large numbers of the working population are giving up work to look after their loved one and the question remains as to how the economy will deal with a max exodus of working age employees! Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bHgGty... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/p...

In this special short episode of the Chasing Care podcast we speak to the Care Show Birmingham 2024 organiser, Matthew Moore, who will give the reasons why you should attend this year! Care Show Birmingham is the UK's leading multi-award-winning social care event of the year. Making it the only social care event you need to attend.  Bringing together individuals, teams and organisations who sh...