Useful Links
- CareAware
A non profit making public information, advisory and
advocacy service specialising in elderly care funding advice in the UK.
- Care Quality Commission
This organisation inspects and reports on care services and
councils. It is independent but set up by Government to improve social
care and stamp out bad practice.
- CQC Professional
The website for social care professionals.
- Department of Health
The DoH provides health and social care policy, guidance and publications.
- Age UK
Age UK has a vision of a world in which older people
flourish. It aims to improve later life for everyone through its
information and advice, campaigns, products, training and research.
- Nursing Home Fees Agency
This site helps you understand what you may be entitled to
by way of State support towards your care and, if you are self-funding,
also helps you understand the financial products available to meet
ongoing care costs and as far as possible preserve capital.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
The Council safeguards the health and wellbeing of the
public by continually regulating, reviewing and promoting nursing and
midwifery standards.
- Registered Nursing Home Association
The Association campaigns strongly for high standards in
nursing home care. Its members are nursing home owners committed to
delivering quality services to their patients. Stanfield Nursing Home is a member.
- Worcestershire County Council Social Care for Adults and Older People
Information for older adults in Worcestershire about care
providers, alarm equipment, respite care, meals services, practical
help at home and adult protection.
- Worcestershire County Council Safeguarding Adults
Advice and information for vulnerable adults or those who
care for them about sources of help and support within the community
