Blog

Name: Live in Care
Brand: The Good Care Group
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Our blog features real stories from carers, clients and colleagues across The Good Care Group.

National Puzzle Day 2025

Benefits of puzzles for people with dementia For puzzle day, we are sharing some information from our Admiral Nurse, Dr Jane Pritchard about how puzzles can be used to benefit people living with dementia. Dementia affects people’s ability to carry...

Welcoming carers from all cultural backgrounds

At The Good Care Group, we celebrate the diversity of carers and the unique skills, perspectives, and compassion they bring. Here, you’ll find a supportive environment where your individuality is valued, and your contributions make a real impact. Diversity has...

Celebrating growth in the hourly care team

As we reflect on the year, we are filled with pride and joy on what we have achieved. This past year has marked a significant journey of growth within our Hourly Care team at The Good Care Group in London....

Post-Christmas Support At Home

The festive season and the new year often bring families together, creating unforgettable moments and reconnecting with loved ones. For many, it can also be a time when concerns about a family member’s well-being become apparent. Perhaps you noticed changes...

Winter Safety Advice

As winter approaches, we can expect changing weather conditions. During this time, warnings for flooding and icy roads are more frequent, and temperatures typically drop from December to February. At The Good Care Group, your safety is our top priority....

Post-Christmas Care At Home

The festive season and the new year often bring families together, creating unforgettable moments and reconnecting with loved ones. For many, it can also be a time when concerns about a family member’s well-being become apparent. Perhaps you noticed changes...

Making Christmas Dementia Friendly

The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but it can sometimes be stressful and overwhelming, especially for those living with dementia. As the festive season often involves many visitors, complex meals, and activities, it can be a...

How to keep active during the winter months

During the cold winter months, it can be a struggle to keep active, especially for our elderly loved ones. However, keeping active is important in order to stay healthy, physically and mentally. Winter weather conditions increase the risks associated with...

Six ways to make your winter fuel go further

Help your loved one stay warm and comfortable throughout the colder months with these tips for stretching their winter fuel. With the coldest month of the year now upon us, many older people will be thinking about their winter fuel...

Caring for someone with dementia

Professional Carer, Kelly, has been kind enough to share some thoughts on working with dementia, and some stories from her placement with Mrs L. “I have been at my placement with Mrs L for around a year now. I originally...

Older workers and the rewarding journey of care work

We often receive questions about job opportunities for older workers, and in fact, out of our team of live in carers, more than 230 are over the age of 50. At The Good Care Group, we believe that age is...

Opportunities and development at The Good Care Group

Working as a live in carer is not only fulfilling but also offers exciting opportunities for career growth. At The Good Care Group (TGCG), we are dedicated to helping our carers achieve their professional aspirations, whether through advanced care training...

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