When you can no longer look after yourself you may think that the natural next step is to move into a care home to live out your remaining lifespan. You may even have visited a few and seen the daily activities classes, weekly or monthly trips out and been reassured that you’ll be able to bring a few of your favourite things with you.

If you have an elderly relative or friend who has a live in care assistant or is cared for full-time by another family member then sooner or later you may be asked to take over to provide them with a respite. Going out for the day gives the homecare assistant the break they need and offers your relative a change from the usual as well improving their mental and physical health. So here we offer a selection of ideas to help you plan the perfect day.

Beginning the search for care for yourself or a family member can feel daunting as it is often difficult to know even where to start. If you are looking for care for an elderly family member then you may really feel under pressure to make the right decision.