Better Lives
Better Lives is our bi-annual magazine, featuring real stories from the people we help, advice for anyone thinking of applying for support, and news from the MCF.
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Behind the scenes of an enquiry
Many people find that talking to their Almoner before contacting the MCF is a good way of understanding a little bit more about the support and services we can provide.

Choosing what’s best for you
When considering your own care, or the care of a loved one, it’s important to understand what’s available and choose the best type for you.

Life after caring
We offer a wide range of support to help people through the transition after life as a full-time carer. For people like Doreen, Angela and Adrian, our support helped them find their feet again after years of caring.

Giving carers a helping hand
Follow Advice & Support Team Leader, Gill, as she takes you through how the AST can support carers.

Childcare: Keeping parents in work
“During my second year of university, I fell pregnant with my daughter, Darcey. Not only was I faced with becoming a mother whilst juggling my education, I was battling costs that I hadn’t ever experienced…”

Caring for communities through COVID-19
When the coronavirus pandemic sent millions of households into lockdown, we stepped up our funding for…

Striking a balance
As any unpaid carer knows, caring is not a nine-to-five job. With so much to do, it can be hard to know how and when to clock off and take that well-deserved break.

A day in the life
Nikki is shift leader at the RMBI Care Co. care home in Essex. She is a friendly face for residents living with dementia and plays a vital role in their day-to-day care.

Stay home, stay busy
For many households, adapting to life in lockdown has seen the need for creative sources of entertainment…
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