Sylvian Care News
How Much Does Home Care Cost in Kent in 2026?
Wondering how much home care costs in Kent? This guide breaks down hourly and live-in care prices, explains what affects the cost, and outlines the financial support available.
Signs Your Elderly Parent Needs More Support at Home (And What to Do Next)
It can be hard to notice the signs that a parent is struggling at home, especially if you do not see them every day.
This guide outlines the most common signs that an elderly person may need additional support, and explains the steps you can take.
Home Care Support After a Stroke: Helping Recovery at Home
Coming home after a stroke can bring relief, but it can also feel daunting. With the right care at home, many people are able to rebuild confidence, maintain routines, and continue their recovery in familiar surroundings.
Caring for Ageing Parents from a Distance: A Guide for Families in Kent
At Sylvian Care Tonbridge & Royal Tunbridge Wells, many of our clients are arranged not by the person receiving care, but by their children or other family members who cannot be present every day. This guide is written for you, the long-distance family member who wants to ensure their loved one is safe, happy, and well supported in Kent.
Overnight Care at Home: What It Is and Who It's Right For in Tunbridge Wells
At Sylvian Care Tonbridge & Royal Tunbridge Wells, we provide both sleeping night care and waking night care, tailored to the individual needs of each client. This guide explains the difference between the two, who overnight care is suitable for, and how to access this service in the Tunbridge Wells area.
The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Parents and Children at the Same Time
Many people reach a stage in life where they are supporting ageing parents while still raising children, helping teenagers, or providing practical support to adult children. This is often called the “sandwich generation”: people who feel pulled between the needs of older relatives and younger family members.
Dementia Wandering: How to Reduce Risk
While wandering can be frightening, it's important to remember that it is usually a form of communication rather than deliberate behaviour. Understanding why it happens is the first step towards reducing the risk while helping the person maintain as much independence and dignity as possible.
How to Find a Trusted Home Carer in Tonbridge & Royal Tunbridge Wells
Looking for a trusted home carer in Tonbridge or Royal Tunbridge Wells? This guide explains what to look for, the right questions to ask, and how Sylvian Care can help.
Dementia Care at Home in Tonbridge: Keeping Your Loved One Safe & Comfortable
A dementia diagnosis is life-changing, not just for the person diagnosed, but for the whole family. The good news is that with the right support, many people living with dementia can remain safely and happily in their own homes for years.
What Benefits Can Help Pay for Care at Home?
If you or a loved one needs care at home, one of the first questions many families ask is, "How are we going to pay for it?". In this guide, we'll explain the main benefits that may help pay for care at home in England, who they're for, and how they work.
Live-in Care in Royal Tunbridge Wells: A Complete Guide to Costs, Benefits & How It Works
If your loved one needs more support than hourly home care visits can provide, but you want to avoid the upheaval of a residential care home, live-in care could be the ideal solution.
Home Care vs Care Homes in Tonbridge: What's the Best Option for Your Loved One?
This guide walks you through the key differences between home care and care homes, and explains why so many local families are choosing care at home.
Elderly Home Safety Checklist: Hot Weather Edition
Hot weather can be uncomfortable for anyone, but for older people it can quickly become more serious. During a heatwave, small changes at home can make a big difference to comfort, safety and wellbeing.
Sylvian Care Farnham Named a Top 20 Home Care Provider in South East England for the Second Year Running
Sylvian Care Farnham is delighted to announce that it has been named one of the Top 20 Home Care Providers in South East England for 2026 by homecare.co.uk.
Sylvian Care Swindon Named a Top 20 Home Care Provider in South West England for 2026
ylvian Care Swindon is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Top 20 Home Care Providers in South West England for 2026 by homecare.co.uk.
Sylvian Care Farnham Celebrates New “Good” CQC Rating
We are absolutely delighted to share that Sylvian Care Farnham has received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, following its recent assessment last week.
Why Great Care Is Built Long Before Any Inspection
Most families seeking home care want the same three things: consistency in who turns up, support that adapts as needs change, and a provider who genuinely understands them.
These needs are simple. Meeting them consistently is not.
Finding Comfort and Connection Through Care: Dorothy’s Story with Sylvian Care Cherwell & West Oxfordshire
Dorothy, one of our clients receiving end-of-life care, shared her experience of living with long-term health conditions and how support from our carers has made a meaningful difference to both her life and the lives of her family members.
Her story is one of resilience, family, humour, and the importance of compassionate care.
Managing Aggression and Confusion in Dementia
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be deeply rewarding—but it can also be emotionally challenging, especially when behaviours such as aggression, agitation, or confusion arise.
In this guide, we’ll explore practical, compassionate strategies for managing difficult behaviours in dementia care across the UK.
Finding Relief Through Care: Sharon’s Family Story with Sylvian Care Cherwell & West Oxfordshire
When caring responsibilities begin to grow beyond what a family can safely manage alone, asking for help is never easy. For Sharon and her family, that moment came when her parents, both in their 90s, could no longer cope with the physical demands of caring for Sharon’s disabled brother, Tim.