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We Care Together is proud to announce the results of our latest inspection by the independent regulator of health and adult social care for England. We were issued the award of “Good” across all of the categories reviewed. Below is the complete report compiled by the CQC detailing the level of service and care we…

A recent study has reported that there is a significant rise in the diagnosis of Glaucoma in the UK. Whilst this terrible disease typically affects those over 40, it is believed that the risk factors increase with age. It is now the number one cause of blindness in adults over 60. It is also a…

A Day in the Life of a Carer There are a lot of misconceptions about what an in-home carer actually does. We thought it would be useful to those considering a life of a carer for one of our carers to run through what a typical day for them looks like. As ever, if you…

Whilst there is plenty of information on in-home care or care homes, there seems to be less on overnight care. This is a vital service that can be a huge help to those with loved ones that need support and care outside of regular hours. It is important to know that there are 2 core…

It is a sad fact but the elderly of our society are five times more likely to fall victim to online scammers and hackers than any other group. This is partially due to the internet, social media and other technologies being very new to them. We sometimes forget that we have grown up with these…

We understand living with a Cancer diagnosis is not easy, nor is supporting a friend or loved one suffering from this terrible disease. The good news is there are lots of groups and organisations that offer support for cancer sufferers. The challenge is these are not always easy to find or gain solid information about.…

Recent figures released by the NHS in the UK suggest that nearly 25% of us will experience Cancer within our lifetimes. This is a terrible statistic but the true impact of Cancer reaches far beyond what many people think. Here at We Care Together, we feel it is vital that Cancer and the impacts it…

We Care Together is proud to be supporting “World Hello Day” on the 21st of November. World Hello Day is celebrated in over 180 countries around the world. The concept is simple as it encourages us all to greet at least 10 strangers within 24 hours. The aim is to appreciate the importance of personal…

A recent research paper undertaken by The National Institute on Aging has highlighted some extremely unpleasant findings. It was announced the health risks of prolonged isolation and loneliness are the equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes a day. They even suggested it could shorten a person’s life span by up to 15 years. They proposed a…