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Care Advice2 April 2026· 6 min read

How to Choose the Right Home Care Provider for Your Loved One

Choosing a home care provider is one of the most important decisions a family will make. In this guide, we walk through the key questions to ask, what to look for in a CQC inspection report, and how to tell whether a care agency genuinely puts people first.

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Company News28 March 2026

Oice Support Services Expands Into North Yorkshire and the East Midlands

We are proud to announce that we are now providing home care and supported living services across Selby, Scarborough, Darlington, Sheffield and Nottinghamshire bringing our person-centred approach to more communities across England.

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Care Advice19 March 2026

Understanding the Difference Between Live-in Care and a Care Home

Many families assume a care home is the only option when a loved one needs around-the-clock support. In this article, we explore how live-in care compares and why, for many people, staying at home is the better choice.

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Staff Stories10 March 2026

A Day in the Life of an Oice Support Services Care Worker

We spoke to one of our experienced care workers about what a typical day looks like from early morning personal care visits to the small moments that make the job genuinely rewarding.

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Health & Wellbeing2 March 2026

Loneliness in Older Adults: How Companionship Care Can Help

Loneliness and social isolation are among the most significant health risks facing older people in the UK today. We look at the evidence and explain how regular companionship visits can make a genuine difference to mental and physical wellbeing.

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Regulation & Standards21 February 2026

What Does a CQC 'Good' Rating Really Mean for You?

Oice Support Services is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. But what does that actually mean in practice? We break down the five key lines of enquiry that CQC inspectors assess and what our rating tells you about the care we provide.

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Careers14 February 2026

Why a Career in Care Is More Rewarding Than You Think

Care work is often undervalued but for many of our team members, it is the most meaningful work they have ever done. We share the stories behind the people who chose a career in care and why they would not change it.

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Care Advice5 February 2026

Hospital Discharge: How to Arrange Home Care Before Your Loved One Comes Home

Being discharged from hospital can be a stressful and fast-moving process. We explain what families need to know about arranging post-discharge home care including what to ask the ward team, what the hospital is responsible for, and how quickly care can begin.

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Health & Wellbeing28 January 2026

Medication Management at Home: Keeping Your Loved One Safe

For many people receiving home care, managing multiple medications safely is a daily challenge. We explain how professional medication support works, what carers can and cannot do, and how to reduce the risk of errors at home.

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