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Practical reading for families in Essex
Care homes and nursing homes in Essex: comparing Abbey Total Care's three Essex homes
Forest Place in Buckhurst Hill, Ashbrook in Romford and Moreland House in Hornchurch compared: rooms, transport links, care offered and which council to contact.

Autumn Magic Across Our Homes
Pumpkins, live music and Halloween fun as our homes celebrate the season.

Who pays for a care home in 2026/27: NHS Continuing Healthcare, NHS-funded nursing care, council funding and self-funding explained
The four ways a care home place is paid for in England in 2026/27, with current capital limits, NHS-funded nursing care rates, deferred payments and top-ups.

Respite care across London, Essex and Surrey: how short stays work at Abbey Total Care's eleven homes
How respite care works across Abbey Total Care's eleven homes in London, Essex and Surrey, including carers' assessments, 2026/27 funding and arranging a stay.

What nursing care in a care home actually means, and how it differs from residential care
A plain explanation of nursing care in a care home: what registered nurses do, who needs a nursing home, and how NHS-funded nursing care works in 2026/27.

Choosing a care home in London, Essex or Surrey: an honest comparison of Abbey Total Care's eleven homes
How to choose between care homes in east London, Essex, north and south London and Surrey, comparing Abbey Total Care's eleven homes and the questions to ask.