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Caring
Motability for Carers
Whilst the Motabilty Scheme is centred on disabled people, it's often managed by carers. Here’s what you need to know.
Your guide to Power of Attorney
Although we may not want to think about it, Power of Attorney can give us all piece of mind. Here's our guide to making the right decisions.
We’re all going on a respite holiday
Any carer will tell you that caring is hard work and that unlike the rigours of the workplace proper, there are no designated holidays – and that, in f…
Get help paying for care
If you have a disability or complex medical issue, you might qualify for help to pay for care. Find out more with our guide.
Meet the organisations offering support to carers
Carers of disabled family members can be vulnerable to feelings of isolation and being overwhelmed. Able Magazine invited several leading care organisa…
Choosing the right care home
Able's top tips on choosing the right care home for you or your loved one.
Caring Relationships: Spotlight On Siblings
The additional care needs of a disabled child can sometimes mean that siblings feel there’s not enough time for them. Contact A Family tell us how to avoid this.
Learning Disability Week highlights isolation faced by young people with a learning disability
1 in 3 young people with a learning disability spend less than 1 hour a day outside homes.
Caring: Employing a carer
Regular Able Magazine columnist, Sophie Partridge, gives us the lowdown on employing a personal assistant through self directed funding. “We're putt…
Make your Care Setting Blossom this Spring with the help of Care Roadshows
Care Roadshows are heading to Liverpool this May, returning to the fantastic venue of Aintree Racecourse on the 10th.
WAV Buying Guide
A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) is unlikely to be like any car you’ve ever purchased before. With this in mind, Able Magazine invited James Pitt-…
Personal Independence Payment – How To Claim Guide
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was introduced as part of the Welfare Reform Act in 2013 and is gradually replacing the Disability Living Allowance…
What To Look For In A Care Home
As you look around for an appropriate care home for either yourself or someone you love you’ll want to make sure that you’re making the right decision.…
Caring: Respite Holidays
As little as half a century ago, the modern concept of respite care was virtually unheard of. Carers of disabled family members were given little suppo…
Caring: How to adapt your home
Most of us would like to stay in our own homes for as long as possible. We feel safest when we’re surrounded by familiar things and it’s accepted that …
Event for Glasgow Care Professionals this April
Care professionals from across Scotland have been registering for their free tickets to the specialist trade show, Care Roadshow Glasgow, taking place …
Why Buy A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle?
Wheelchair Adapted Vehicles (WAVs) are the ideal choice for families that have a wheelchair user in their care. Here’s what to look for when making you…
Lives Remembered: Sir George Martin
Everyone at Able Magazine was saddened to hear the news that Sir George Martin has died aged 90. After an illustrious career in music, Sir George promo…
Fashion For Mum
As Mothers Day approaches I wanted to explain how the tough role of carer also inspired a new venture – into the world of fashion. By Hannah Dunk …
Young Carers: Old Heads on Young Shoulders
Becky (19) from Dorset describes some of the challenges of looking after both of her parents as well as telling us about some of the measures she think…
Prepare For The Worst: Power of Attorney
Nobody would dispute that planning for the future is a good idea. When we talk about serious issues involving the ‘what if I weren’t here anymore’ it’s…
Carers Trust: Advice on Selecting Care
Care provision continues to be a growing issue in this country with life expectancy increasing due to advances in medicine and new medical treatments, …
The Care Act – Supporting Carers
In April this year, the implementation of the Care Act brought promise of an improved approach to supporting adults with care and support needs. It als…
Caring: Caring for a loved one
Lots of carers become carers by gradual accident. It may be that a married couple ages together and becomes affected by issues like dementia or physica…