Relatives & Residents Association

We support, inform and speak on behalf of older people in care

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- - The Relatives & Residents Association is the national charity for older people in or needing care and the relatives and friends who help them cope. Browse here for more details about our activities and aims as a unique specialist charity in this vitally important sector, how we are run and how to contact us.
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News & Policy
- - After a quarter of a century of work for older people in care and their relatives, the R&RA is a leading and respected voice with the authority to speak out effectively for the changes still needed to improve care. Follow our News pages and Current R&RA policy issues.
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Resources
- - R&RA's resources are independent and expert, with the input and endorsement of people living and working in care. Free factsheets and guides to download, plus a variety of materials available to buy .
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Keys to Care
- - Keys to Care: R&RA''s invaluable resources family for all carers.
    Jargon-free, handy and practical.
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Support Us
- - We could not exist without our members and donors. Sadly good quality care for all our older people is still far too low a priority so please consider joining or contributing to ensure R&RA's much needed work continues.
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Keys to Care Evaluation Report

The University of Worcester’s Association of Dementia Studies undertook a detailed independent evaluation of the Keys to Care resources in a range of professional settings, reaching a positive conclusion.

“Overall, this evaluation has demonstrated that Keys to Care is a useful and impactful addition to resources available to this sector. In particular, its focus on the frontline worker and simple practical tips makes it stand out and contributes much of its effectiveness.”

Read the findings in full here.

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