Bettercaring Provides on-line information on all registered residential and nursing homes in the UK.
www.bettercaring.co.uk
CareChoices Provides information on residential care provision for older people and adults with disabilities.
www.carechoices.co.uk
Care UK This Nursing Home Fees Agency (NHFA) website aims to signpost individuals to the numerous sources of support, advice and information throughout the UK.
www.careuk.net
Commission for Social Care Inspection Looking for a care home? Get free, independent reports on the quality of your local homes and care services to help you make an informed choice. The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) inspect and report on care services and councils to improve social care and stamp out bad practice.
www.csci.org.uk
Guide2care Information on all aspects of caring for an older person. Also provides information for those operating care homes and other support agencies.
www.guide2care.com
Nursing Homes Directory Search for nursing homes and care homes in the UK.
www.ucarewecare.com
Quantum Care Provider of residential and community services for older people.
www.quantumcare.co.uk
Relatives and Residents Association The association exists for older people needing or living in residential care and their family and friends. They provide information, support, carry out project work and influence policy and practice and work with relatives and residents in care homes.
www.relres.org
The Who Cares Trust A national charity working to improve public care for children and young people who are living in residential or foster care.
www.thewhocarestrust.org.uk
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