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5 Common Misconceptions and Myths about care
1. The common misconception: Care is free, isn’t it? The truth: Care isn’t free.  Most care needs to be paid for by you.  There is some care that is means tested but there…
Read More5 Characteristics of a Trustworthy Care Provider
Choosing who you want to provide your care or care for a family member can seem daunting. There are lots of organisations out there all with their own claims and…
Read MoreCare Inspectorate: Understanding The Role
The Care Inspectorate The Care Inspectorate regulates and inspects care services in Scotland to make sure that they meet the right standards. They are the main body that regulates the…
Read MorePower of Attorney | What You Need to Know
Quick Search What Is A Power Of Attorney? Who Can Grant A Power Of Attorney? What Does ‘Incapable’ Mean? What Would Happen If I Don’t Have A Power Of Attorney?…
Read MoreGuide to Employing Private Individuals
One way to get in support elderly care for a loved one is for you or the family as a whole to privately hire a local person directly to work…
Read More5 Tips For Planning Financially For Long Term Care
5 Common Misunderstandings about Direct Payments
Bright Care is a family-run business for home care services. We pride ourselves on having the best personal carers in Scotland, so check out our private home care pricing or…
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Where do I start looking for Care? →
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What it takes to be a Bright Carer →
Categories: Working In Care
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Personas: I Want To Help Somebody In My Community, I’m Caring for an Elderly Parent
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Weighing up the advantages of ‘fully managed’ care at home services over privately hiring someone →
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Personas: I’m Caring for an Elderly Parent, I’m Thinking About Care for my Parents
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Top 8 Tools To Help Older People Live Happily At Home →
Categories: Wellbeing
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Tips for Handling the Medication Needs of a Loved One →
Categories: Wellbeing
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Personas: I’m Caring for an Elderly Parent
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The Rewards of being a Bright Carer →
Categories: Working In Care
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Personas: I Want To Help Somebody In My Community
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Should I hire my own private carer? →
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Tags: 7 steps to employing people, employee screening, employing personal assistants, holiday pay, liability insurance, minimum wage, personalisation, screening staff, sick pay, taking up references
Personas: I’m Caring for an Elderly Parent, I’m Thinking About Care for my Parents
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Categories: Working In Care
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Personas: I’m Caring for an Elderly Parent, I’m Thinking About Care for my Parents
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Power of Attorney | What You Need to Know →
Categories: Legal & Regulatory
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Personas: I Think I Need Care And Support Myself, I Want To Help Somebody In My Community, I’m Caring for an Elderly Parent, I’m Thinking About Care for my Parents