The Care Compass Journey
Getting a diagnosis can turn your world upside down overnight. This is where most families start, understanding what’s happening, and what to ask.
Read the Full Guide →Later-life care can feel like a maze because it genuinely is one. The NHS, social services, legal planning, funding and housing all overlap, each with its own rules and language. The Journey maps it into seven clear stages. Click a stage above to explore it, or browse them all below.
See it in action
Understand the diagnosis and what to expect.
Read the Full Guide → When you don't know where to start → After a dementia diagnosis → Understanding mental capacity →
Plan for the future and make informed decisions.
Support to live safely and well at home.
Recognising changes and getting the right help.
Read the Full Guide → Starting the conversation → Signs it's time to step in → What we wish we'd known →
Explore care options and understand funding.
Read the Full Guide → What social services do → Who pays for care → Choosing a care home → Helping them settle in →
Compassionate care and important decisions.
Support and guidance for the road ahead.
Read the Full Guide → Losing a parent while still caring for the other → What to actually do in the first days →
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The Care Compass