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You never know what life will throw at you next. It might be an unexpected fall or much needed respite care after a hospital stay.
Unexpected events can happen to us or our loved ones – and its a stressful time for everyone. So who do you turn to for help with care?
That’s where Lottie comes in. It’s a UK-wide free service, striving to make finding care as easy as booking a hotel room. The service connects care seekers to the UK’s best care homes and home care services, and at a fair price.
The experts at Lottie explain how easy it is to find the best care, even in the most stressful situations.
To start your search, simply go to Lottie and decide whether you want to find a care home, home care or a retirement home. Then follow the instructions.
Lottie was founded by two brothers, Chris and Will Donnelly, who were disgruntled by their own personal experience searching for a care home on behalf of a loved one.
Combining their expertise in healthcare and technology, Will and Chris joined forces to create Lottie with a mission of building the elderly care sector of the future and to help elderly people live a healthier, happier and more fulfilled later life.
Here’s how Lottie can help you:
Lottie makes finding your perfect care home easier and quicker. It’s team of care experts will guide you through the whole search process, from helping research care facilities and organising viewings to overseeing fee negotiations.
Lottie has done the hard work for you. The care homes listed are all handpicked and have been vetted by its team of care experts, based on their care quality, home culture, and ethical practices. It means you can choose with confidence knowing your loved one will be getting the best care.
The team at Lottie recognises that every older person’s needs, wants and budget are different. Its innovative platform gives you the tools to design your dream care home experience to match your specific needs, wants and budget. You’re in control–there really is no right or wrong answer.
Lottie has a Trustpilot score of 4.9 and has helped more than 20,000 families find a care package to suit them.
With a bit of help from Lottie, you can find a perfectly suited care home or home care service and give your loved one a happier, healthier and more fulfilled later life, even with short notice.
You can also speak with Lottie’s amazing care experts for compassionate and helpful support through every step of the care-seeking process.
Start your free search for the right care home or home care service. You can also request a bespoke shortlist according to your loved one’s needs.
Lottie can also help if you are looking for a long-term care home or a fresh start in a retirement property.
Written by a Saga journalist, in partnership with Lottie. The content was written in response to a brief and fact-checked by our commercial partner.
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