Below are some authoritative external resources for families and care professionals. These links offer additional guidance and support, and they reflect the standards and partners that guide Karuna Care London’s commitment to compliance and quality care:
NHS – Finding a GP
A tool and guidance from the NHS to help you find and register with a local GP (doctor) in your area. Having a GP is important for accessing healthcare services, getting referrals for specialist support, and ensuring continuity of medical care.
Website: NHS – Find a GP Service
NHS – Mental Health Support
Information on how to access mental health services through the NHS, including talking therapies and urgent support. This guide explains the steps to get help for mental health needs, either through your GP or via self-referral options, and outlines your rights in seeking care.
Hillingdon Council – Adult Social Care Information
Hillingdon Council’s official information on adult social care services. Here you can learn about the process of getting a care assessment, eligibility criteria for support, and how the referral and funding process works for residents in the borough. (This is especially relevant as all placements to Karuna Care London must be approved by Hillingdon or the appropriate local authority.)
Care Quality Commission (CQC) – Standards
Guidance from the CQC on what individuals and families should expect. This includes the fundamental standards that all providers must meet, such as being safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. Karuna Care London will adhere to these standards, and this resource helps families understand the quality benchmarks for care homes.
Age UK – Information for Older People and Families
Age UK provides independent advice and support for older people and their loved ones. Their resources cover a range of topics, from navigating the care system and understanding home options to advice on finances and wellbeing. This is a helpful starting point for families making care decisions.
Website: Age UK – Care Homes Advice
These external resources can provide valuable guidance alongside the information we offer at Karuna Care London. We encourage families and professionals to explore them for a well-rounded understanding of adult social care and to see the standards we strive to meet and exceed.