Live-In Care is one of the safest types of care during COVID-19

The virus that causes COVID-19 infects people of all ages. However, evidence to date suggests that two groups of people are at a higher risk of getting severe COVID-19 disease The virus that causes COVID-19 infects people of all ages. However, evidence to date suggests that two groups of people are at a higher risk of getting severe COVID-19 disease. These are older people (that is people over 60 years old); and those with underlying medical conditions (such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer). The risk of severe disease gradually increases with age starting from around 40 years. It’s important that adults in this age range protect themselves and in turn protect others that may be more ...

Carer Story – Happy Work Anniversary

As a professional live-in carer, Fiorì recently celebrated 10 years with The Good Care Group. We caught up with her to explore why she loves working as a live-in carer and the experiences she has had at TGCG; “Working as a live-in carer has always been about being able to give that one on one, individualised approach to caring for a person. I like getting to know the person and finding out about their lives.” Over the years, I have enjoyed many different scenarios. One of my highlights being, working for an extended period of time, with a client that travelled the world, via cruises. I was able to provide her with a sense of calm with my familiar presence, ...

Our Partnership with SOLLA

We think it’s important that families have all of the information that they need to make good care funding decisions. We have therefore partnered with Society of Later Life Advisers who are a national, not-for-profit organisation. ...

Winners at the LaingBuisson Awards 2020

We are delighted to announce that The Good Care Group have won two awards at the LaingBuisson Awards 2020. The Homecare Award and Innovation in Care award. The awards were proudly accepted by Janet Bill, Business Director, on behalf of the whole team. ...

Live-in Carer diary – Rajinder’s story

Rajinder joined The Good Care Group in 2018 and has worked in the health and social care sector for over 30 years.  Rajinder says “I enjoy being able to make a difference and to support my client in their life’s journey.” ...

Funding Care & Later Life Planning Webinar on 22 September

Ian Evans, Head of Later Life Advice at Fiveways Financial Planning, will be our guest speaker and discuss paying for long term care and later life planning. We know through our experience of helping families up and down the country for over 10 years that the impact of Covid is causing great uncertainty to those having to consider arranging care for their loved ones when we are all now facing economic uncertainty. For many it can be stressful having to weigh up the risks that Care Homes and hourly care provide in the current climate offer against the clear benefits Live-In care provides whilst simultaneously finding the best advice on the funding options available. To help provide you with the ...

The Good Care Group Adds Another Award to a Year of Success

Domiciliary Care Provider of the Year 2017 was awarded to The Good Care Group. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, UK – The Good Care Group were recently delighted to add another prestigious award to its growing collection. At the recent Health Investor Awards, the company scooped the coveted Domiciliary Care Provider of the Year award, seen by those in the industry as the Holy Grail for care providers. This means that both major domiciliary care awards have been won by the group this year. The award is a reflection of the incredible work that has been achieved by all team members from the Good Care Group’s professional carer, central support and management team. Why are the Health Investor Awards so Important? ...

26th November 2015 – Free Seminar – Family Support & Coping with Dementia

Recognising that dementia will touch the lives of many people in some shape or form, Whitehead Monckton in conjunction with The Good Care Group, is hosting a dementia awareness event at our offices in Tenterden. Family support and coping with dementia – an awareness event 26 November 2015 Recognising that dementia will touch the lives of many people in some shape or form, Whitehead Monckton in conjunction with The Good Care Group, are hosting a dementia awareness event at our offices in Tenterden. We’ll talk about some of the practical and legal issues surrounding the care of people with dementia with particular emphasis on relieving the pressure on their families. Caroline Speed is a solicitor with expertise in dealing with ...

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