The AskBart journal

Advice, guides & stories for families. – page 14

Clear, jargon-free guidance on choosing care, funding it and supporting someone you love — written by our independent care experts.

The End of Life Care Planning Process - An Expert Guide In 2024!
Legal & rights

The End of Life Care Planning Process - An Expert Guide In 2024!

A clear, practical guide to planning end of life care in the UK - what to put in the plan, the legal documents that matter, and where to get support.

CSClaire Saltwater
a close-up of a pen on a paper
Legal & rights

Understanding End of Life Power of Attorney - An Expert Guide In 2025!

A lasting power of attorney lets someone you trust make decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity. Here's how it works for end-of-life care, and how to set one up properly.

ETEditorial Team
a woman covering her face with her hand
Legal & rights

Understanding Caregiver PTSD After a Loved One's Passing - Expert Guide For 2025

If grief after caregiving feels more like fear than sadness — flashbacks, hypervigilance, nightmares — you may be dealing with caregiver PTSD. Here's how to recognise it and where to get help.

ETEditorial Team
Understanding the DNR & DNI Meaning: A Guide for Seniors
Legal & rights

Understanding the DNR & DNI Meaning: A Guide for Seniors

CSClaire Saltwater
Social Care Advocate
Legal & rights

Social Care Advocacy Unveiled: Empowering Your Voice in Health and Care Decisions

Discover the ultimate guide to social care advocacy, empowering individuals to navigate the care system and secure their rights and services.

CSClaire Saltwater
What Is Duty Of Care In Health And Social Care
Legal & rights

What Is Duty Of Care In Health And Social Care?

In this article we are going to discuss the intricate blend of legal, ethical, and practical aspects that make it a foundational element of quality care.

CSClaire Saltwater
Early Inheritance
Legal & rights

10 Early Inheritance Tips To Minimize Your Taxes - An Expert Guide In 2025

Explore the early inheritance guide to plan wealth distribution, balancing family needs and financial security with expert insights.

CSClaire Saltwater
Types Of Cremation
Legal & rights

Types of Cremation Explained: An Expert Guide For 2024!

Discover the different types of cremation in this comprehensive guide, covering processes, options, and what to consider when planning.

CSClaire Saltwater
Expert Guide To Divorce at 50 Plus
Legal & rights

An Expert Guide To Divorce at 50 Plus - 3 Simple Steps to a Peaceful Separation

Navigate divorce at 50 with confidence. Explore financial, emotional, and legal tips for rebuilding your life after separation.

CSClaire Saltwater
Can You Be Forced Out of a Care Home
Legal & rights

Can You Be Forced Out of a Care Home? Get The Facts In 2025!

Discover your rights if you're being forced out of a care home. Learn the facts and explore your options for resolving the situation.

CSClaire Saltwater
Grandparents Rights UK 2024
Legal & rights

UK Grandparents Rights - An Expert Guide For 2025

Learn about UK grandparents' rights with this expert guide, covering visitation, legal options, and family law insights.

CSClaire Saltwater
How to complain about a care home — the steps and who to contact, 2026.
Legal & rights

How to Complain About a Care Home (2026)

A clear, step-by-step guide to complaining about a care home in England — from raising it with staff to the Ombudsman, CQC and urgent safeguarding concerns.

CSClaire Saltwater