The AskBart journal
Advice, guides & stories for families. – page 17
Clear, jargon-free guidance on choosing care, funding it and supporting someone you love — written by our independent care experts.
Care Home Volunteering: Embarking on a Rewarding Journey of Making a Difference
Explore the ultimate guide to care home volunteering, detailing how to get involved, the benefits, and the positive impact you can make.
How To Make A Nursing Home Room Feel Like Home?
Moving into a care home is easier when the room feels familiar. Here's what genuinely helps, what to check with the home first, and how to make the transition kinder.
An Expert Guide To Night-Time Care In 2025!
Learn about night-time care and overnight care services in this comprehensive guide, offering tips for ensuring comfort and safety.
Enhancing Wellbeing: The Critical Role of Personal Hygiene in Care Home Settings!
Personal hygiene in care homes is more than a daily routine; it's a key to safeguarding the health and enhancing the wellbeing of our elderly.
Understanding Different Types of End-of-Life Care - An Expert Guide 2025!
A clear guide to hospice, palliative and end-of-life care in the UK — what each term means, where care can happen, how it's funded, and how to plan ahead.
How Hospice Referral and Assessment Work in the UK
In the US it is called a hospice evaluation. In the UK, a GP or nurse refers you and the hospice assesses your needs. Here is what to expect.
The Impact of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Hospice Care
Therapy animals can bring comfort and companionship to people nearing the end of life. Here's what animal-assisted therapy involves, what the evidence supports, and how to check it's done safely.
Understanding Palliative Care for Parkinson's Patients - Expert Guide In 2025!
Palliative care for Parkinson's disease isn't only for the final weeks of life. Here's what it involves, when to ask for it, and how to plan ahead.
Exploring the Importance of Hospice Family Care - Expert Guide In 2025!
Hospice care isn't just for the person who is ill — it's built around the whole family. Here's how it works in the UK, what it costs, and how to access it.
Hospice at Home Care in the UK: What It Is and How to Get It (2026)
Hospice at home care in the UK: who provides it, what it includes, why it is free, and how a GP or district nurse can arrange it.
Understanding the Key Role of a Hospice Chaplain - An Expert Guide In 2025
Hospice chaplains offer spiritual and emotional support to dying patients and their families, whatever they believe. Here's what they do and how to reach one.
Understanding Hospice Care Services for Seniors - An Expert Guide In 2025!
Hospice care offers comfort and dignity for people with a terminal illness, and support for their families too. Here's how it works in the UK, and how to access it.