Unlike healthcare delivered in the NHS, residential and nursing care for older people is not free for everyone.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a person selected by yourself who can make decisions on your behalf. A LPA can be appointed at any time and not just when you are older.

The process of choosing a care home is often an emotional and complex process. The decision to put your loved one into a home is likely to have left you worried about how the change may affect them.

The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) provides a person-centred approach to Respite Care, ensuring that every resident can relax in the knowledge that our dedicated team are there to support them for the duration of their stay.