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Living with the ReSPECT Form: a carer’s perspective
One of our members has shared a powerful and honest blog about living with a ReSPECT form while supporting her husband through dementia and serious illness. She reflects on how the form evolved over time, what she learned through real emergencies, and how it helped ensure her husband’s wishes were respected. If you are thinking about advance care planning, or supporting someone who is, we hope this lived experience will be helpful.
Dec 19, 20257 min read
Supporting the Training of Our Future Doctors
A Good Company couple share their experience of joining Time for Dementia, an Alzheimer’s Society programme that pairs medical students with families affected by dementia. The visits give students real insight into daily life with the condition and help shape a more compassionate generation of healthcare professionals.
Oct 14, 20252 min read
Managing Continence with Dignity: What Helped Me as a Carer
An honest and reassuring account from a Good Company member about managing continence while caring for a partner, with practical ideas that helped maintain dignity, confidence and everyday life.
Oct 9, 20255 min read
Dementia and Time Travel: Think VERA
Dementia can sometimes make people believe they are living in another time of their life. Our dementia specialist Sue Hinds shares a simple technique called VERA that helps carers respond with kindness, comfort and calm when reality feels confusing.
Sep 30, 20254 min read
A Working Lunch with Good Company
Our Lunch and Learn sessions give staff the chance to pause, share stories and pick up simple, practical advice about ageing, dementia and caring. Lucy leads each session with lived experience and real voices from our community, which makes them honest, human and full of insight. Recent sessions at Aspen, Wedlake Bell and Buzzacott showed how powerful these conversations can be. Could your workplace be next?
Sep 26, 20252 min read
Good Company: More than a Community Group
We bring people together in ordinary places like pubs and cafés to share food, conversation and activities that make life feel lighter. Carers find support, friendships grow, and everyone is welcomed as they are. Behind the scenes, our volunteers and hosts pay attention to the little details that make each gathering inclusive and joyful. As musician and host Paul Dixon says, “I am just astonished by the whole thing. It is just incredible, all through the power of people.”
Sep 21, 20253 min read
"I'm not a carer"
Many people who support someone they care about do not see themselves as carers, but if you are regularly helping with memory, health or day-to-day life, you might be. Recognising yourself in the role can make it easier to find support, feel less alone and take care of your own needs too.
Jun 12, 20253 min read
Understanding Probate: A Step-by-Step Guide
This short guide explains what probate is, who needs it, and how to apply. We walk you through the process step-by-step, including where to get help and which forms you’ll need.
May 18, 202510 min read
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