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Care Choices is a publisher of care information and produces many of the official care directories for local authorities and councils. Other independent publications include Care Select, Progress and Care Management Matters.
Through many years of care sector experience, Care Choices has developed an interactive service to enable those looking for care-provider information to submit specific requirements via their website for a tailor-made list of care homes matching individual needs and preferences.
Care Choices provides information for care of the elderly and the specialist care of disabled adults (16 - 64) in all types of care settings from care in your own home to care homes or independent living alternatives. Whether you seek long or short term care or are simply looking for advice on topics such as paying for care, Care Choices can provide a wealth of information to assist you.
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