Carer and PA Guides
At Fish Insurance, we’ve created a broad range of useful guides for our customers and the wider public. Focusing on disability equipment, lifestyle guides and beyond. Below you’ll find a selection of articles and downloads to assist Carers and PA’s.
Helpful Articles for Carers and PA’s.
Here you’ll find handy guides and top tips for Carers and PA’s.
Managing Medication: tips and tricks
Managing your medication, especially when dealing with pre-existing conditions, can be a real puzzle. However, with a plan at hand,… Read More
Accessible Easter Holiday Escapes: Wheelchair-Friendly UK Attractions in 2024
Are you gearing up for an unforgettable Easter trip in 2024? Look no further! Explore the beauty of the United… Read More
Employment law changes in 2024
Welcome to a new series of news updates and blogs from our partners, Peninsula. Peninsula is a Senior Employment Law Consultancy. Read More
How do I recruit a private PA or carer?
If you’ve decided that privately employing a carer or PA is right for you, you may be wondering about the… Read More
PAYE, Insurance, Hours & Annual Leave for privately hiring carers
Wages, hours, leave, insurance – some of the ‘admin’ you’ll need to handle when privately employing a PA or carer. Read More
Private carer and PA job interview questions
We’ve created a series of guides for people looking to hire a private PA or Carer for the home. At… Read More
What are the pros and cons of hiring a carer privately?
At Fish, we understand that to some, hiring a carer can feel like a lot to take on. That’s why… Read More
Support available to carers in 2023
We round up the official and unofficial support available to carers in 2023. Read More
How to boost your immunity this winter
Try these techniques to put your immunity, and overall health, on the right path this winter. Read More
Is a live-in care job right for you?
One popular route for carers is live-in care work. This is a role with a high degree of responsibility, and… Read More
Top tips for communicating with a loved one who has dementia
In this guide, you will find advice on some of the best ways to keep open channels of communication to… Read More
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022 – how you can get involved
Every year in October, Breast Cancer Awareness brings together thousands of organisations to highlight the importance of breast awareness, education,… Read More
How can Income Protection Insurance benefit carers?
Income protection is an insurance policy that makes sure you continue to receive a regular income and are able to meet… Read More
Tips for carers when travelling with someone with a disability
When travelling as a carer with someone who has a disability, either locally or abroad, your needs can often be… Read More
Carers Week 2022: A day in the life of a carer
To celebrate Carers Week 2022, our blog explores a day in the life of a carer and looks at what… Read More
Autism friendly performances in the UK
Many venues and theatre companies run autism-friendly performances that are suitable for all. Find below a selection of the most… Read More
Respite Care – Different types and how to access it
Caring for a loved one requires a lot of time, dedication, and emotional energy. It’s not always easy looking after… Read More
Where can carers get free access?
Our blog explores where carers can get free access whilst working and also whilst off shift. Read More
Your guide to carers’ allowance
In this article, we provide information on Carer’s Allowance: what it is, how to access it and who is eligible… Read More
How to become a registered carer
After them and regularly help them with things like washing and dressing, you can consider yourself a carer. If you’re… Read More
No Jab, No Job – Can employers require employees to have the vaccine?
e has been much discussion recently following the UK government’s announcement to require those working in the care sector in… Read More
We’re Celebrating Carers’ Rights Day 2022!
This annual event does more than raise awareness of the vital role that carers have and what their needs are;… Read More
Hobbies for the elderly
or many elderly people, the days can seem long if there aren’t enough fulfilling activities to take part in. It’s… Read More
Concerts for Carers: Everything you need to know
Concerts for Carers is a registered charity that aims to promote positive mental health and wellbeing by providing free social… Read More
We’re Celebrating Disability Pride Month 2021!
July now marks Disability Pride Month! This is an annual, global event that works to highlight all disabilities, whether they… Read More
Tips for spotting financial crime: A guide for carers
Despite growing awareness of financial and phishing scams, the number of scams and related crimes out there is growing by… Read More
Housing options for the elderly
For older people, there may come a time when it is no longer safe or secure for them to live… Read More
Treat yourself on us with the Recommend a Carer Scheme
Here at Fish Insurance, if you currently have a Carer & Personal Assistant Insurance policy with us, we are giving… Read More
How to cope with the transition of carer responsibilities for a loved one
Caring for someone you love is an all-encompassing role that can define many aspects of your life. It can therefore… Read More
Personal Assistant COVID-19 testing and vaccination update
Here at Fish, we know that testing and vaccinations for COVID-19 are so important for Carers, Personal Assistants (PAs), and… Read More
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