The Care Podcast

When is the right time to arrange home care for a loved one? In this episode we explore why many families delay starting care, and why waiting until a crisis can make the decision harder for everyone involved. Jo Cleary is joined by Phil Maundrill, Founder and Director at Unique Senior Care, who shares insights from both his professional experience and arranging care for his own mum. Together they...

Starting home care and unsure what questions to ask first? In this episode, we explore the things many families wish they had understood earlier when arranging support for a loved one. Jo Cleary is joined by Phil Maundrill, Founder and Director at Unique Senior Care, who shares practical advice drawn from both professional experience and arranging care for his own mum. Together they discuss the qu...

How do you know if home care is working well? In this episode, we explore the practical and emotional signs that care is more than just tasks — it’s companionship, confidence and trust. Jo Cleary is joined by Phil Maundrill, Founder and Director at Unique Senior Care, who shares what families should look for once care begins, and how to feel reassured that a loved one is receiving the support they...

In this episode of the Care Podcast, Phil,  Founder and Director of Unique Senior Care, shares his personal experience of arranging care for his mum. We talk openly about why choosing home care can feel so emotionally difficult, especially when guilt, family pressure and responsibility are involved. If you’re currently struggling with a care decision, this conversation will help you understand why...

Life With Epilepsy After a Life-Changing Seizure-Related Accident In this episode of The Care Podcast, Angharad and her mum, Jo, talk openly about what life has been like living with severe epilepsy — and how one seizure led to a serious accident that changed everything. Angharad developed epilepsy as a teenager. Over time, frequent and unpredictable seizures affected her memory, confidence, and i...

In this episode of the Care Podcast, we’re joined by Carrie Caladine and Sianead O’Connor, specialists in later life planning from The Right Legal Group — a regulated law firm dedicated to helping families prepare for the future with clarity and compassion. Together, they break down the legal myths and common misconceptions around Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), wills, and planning for care costs...

 In this episode of the Care Podcast by Unique Senior Care, we speak with Dominique Kent, CEO of Bluecrest Wellness and a highly respected figure in the UK care sector. With a career spanning nearly two decades — including her role in founding and scaling the award-winning home care provider The Good Care Group — Dominique brings unmatched insight into the importance of early health screening and...

In this episode of the Care Podcast, we’re joined by Sarah Cooper, an Admiral Nurse and Deputy Clinical Lead for Dementia UK’s National Clinics Programme. Sarah shares calm, compassionate advice for anyone supporting a loved one following a dementia diagnosis. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or struggling with day-to-day care, this conversation offers clear, honest guida...

In this episode of the Care Podcast, we're joined by Dr Jane Townson OBE, CEO of the Homecare Association, to explore one of the most important questions families face: how do you find a care provider you can truly trust? With a background spanning science, public health, social care leadership, and national policy, Jane offers practical and reassuring advice on how to make confident, informed dec...

In this episode of the Care Podcast by Unique Senior Care, we speak with Gary Strong — a highly experienced paramedic and educator — who also knows first-hand what it’s like to arrange care for a loved one. Gary shares his personal journey of supporting both his father and sister through complex care needs, offering a rare and honest perspective from someone who has stood on both sides of the care...