Relatives & Residents Association

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

Home
Helpline
- - The R&RA's helpline offers free, expert and totally independent advice and support on a daily basis, to all in difficulties or just needing accurate information about older people and care. Our helpline advisers are real experts at helping identify the issues that matter and giving the practical ideas and reassurance to help with your concerns.
- Close
About us
- - 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.
- Close
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.
- Close
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 .
- Close
Keys to Care
- - Keys to Care: R&RA''s invaluable resources family for all carers.
    Jargon-free, handy and practical.
- Close
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.
- Close

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.

News

View all news