
Home Care Advice
In this category you can find articles relating to home care advice. Many people prefer to receive care at home when they get older, or for health reasons at any age. Our articles have information on how to find the right type of care at home for you, how much you can expect to pay for your care, how it may affect your state pension, and what help you can get with home care services costs for your local council or social services department.
We understand that finding care for yourself or your loved one can be incredibly stressful; particularly if you don’t know anything about the care available in your area, how it works or what it costs. It can be very confusing, but we’re here to help. We offer a care needs assessment as a starting point and go from there.
Great Park Homecare offer a variety of domiciliary care and support options including personal care, care for older people, care for people with dementia, long term or short term care, live-in care, care for those that need a little companionship day to day and much more.
You can also find details of our latest reports from the Care Quality Commission in our home care advice. The CQC are the independent regulator of all health and social care services across England. Their job is to ensure that the care provided in our clients’ homes meets the National Standards of quality and safety.


Caring for a parent
Staying close even if you live away Caring for an ageing parent is a journey that demands love, dedication, and compassion. As our loved ones grow older, their mental health and physical health may require more attention and care. One of the most common phrases we...
Elderly Summer Safety Tips
Staying safe and cool in the summer months As the summer months bring high temperatures, it’s essential for older adults to take extra precautions to ensure their safety and well-being. Elderly individuals are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses due to...
Summer Activities for the Elderly
Staying Socially Active and Healthy As the summer heat (or rain!) settles in, it’s essential to find ways to keep our senior loved ones engaged, socially active, and healthy. For older adults, staying active during the summer months can be challenging, but with...
Fire home safety for the elderly
Need a fire assessment? Protecting our loved ones. When it comes to risk of fire, older adults are particularly vulnerable due to factors such as reduced mobility, hearing impairments or cognitive decline. Great Park Homecare understands the importance of keeping our...