Family Life Category

The stages that you pass through from early life to retirement as a member of a family are called the family life cycle. As you reach each stage you are faced with new challenges and you will gain new skills that help you cope with this evolving cycle. Life doesn’t always run smoothly and situations such as severe illness, financial problems or the death of a loved one can have an effect on how well you pass through each stage. Whether you are a young person or over 50, MyAdviceGateway will help you locate the information and advice you need to cope with the challenges and stress of daily life.

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Long Term Care & Caring

Long Term Care & Caring

SOCIAL CARE

Social Care Services (also known as Community Care) help people who are in need of support due to illness, disability, old age or poverty. Social ...
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CARE FOR CHILDREN

Local Authorities provide a range of services for children, young people and their families. We have a legal duty under The Children Act to help ...
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TYPES OF LONG TERM CARE

Like most people you would probably prefer to receive care services at home when you get older. However, sometimes you may need to consider going ...
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PRIVATE RENTED ACCOMMODATION

Private renting offers you greater freedom to find the type of accommodation you require in the area you wish to live but, because of the ...
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STAYING AT HOME

Many people would prefer to remain in their own home in later life but can find it difficult due to health problems and decreasing mobility. ...
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SHARED LIVES

Shared Lives is a social care program that matches people who need support with trained carers who welcome them into their homes and communities.
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HOMESHARE

Homeshare is a scheme where someone in need of accommodation moves into your home. In return, they provide you with practical day-to-day help to enable ...
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CARE AT HOME

Enabling people to remain at home helps them maintain personal independence, comfort and contact with their local community. Care at home is flexible, with just ...
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SHELTERED HOUSING

If you want stay independent, but in a smaller, easier-to-manage home, with support, then sheltered housing might be the right option for you.
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RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES

Leaving your home and familiar surroundings to move into a residential care home is a big step. It is important to consider your choices carefully ...
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