The Care Compass
Every Stage
More Than the Wheel
Some guides sit across every stage, not just one — Power of Attorney, benefits, legal planning and more. Browse the full library any time.
Navigating Dementia & Later-Life Care Together
You don't have to navigate it alone.
Practical guidance, trusted resources and a compassionate voice, all in one place. Because no family should have to figure this out alone.
↑ Tap any stage on the wheel to jump straight there
We work alongside your GP, care team, social worker or hospice — never as a replacement for their advice. Free guidance to help you ask sharper questions and feel steadier walking in.
Built by Steve Evans, after his own family's experience with dementia and terminal illness. Hear the full story below.
Not sure where to start?
Tap whatever's closest to your situation today. We'll take you straight to what actually helps.
“Such an incredible resource. So many people have to navigate these situations with limited emotional or practical support. It's like a hug and a ‘how to’ guide all wrapped into one!”
— Katie Wheeler, Facebook review
“This is a fantastic source of information… everything you need all in one place. When you are handed the diagnosis that is literally all you are given… no information, no help, nothing! I really wish The Care Compass was around a few years ago when we were given the diagnosis for my mum… I'm so glad you guys thought to do what no-one else has.”
— Lisa Doughty, Facebook review
Built by a family who's lived this — every stage written from that experience, not a generic guide.
Work out real costs, check a sudden change, or find support in your area — built into the site, free.
Click the wheel above to find where you are right now — seven stages, each its own colour.
Some guides sit across every stage, not just one — Power of Attorney, benefits, legal planning and more. Browse the full library any time.
You don't have to read the whole site today. Our free 20-page guide covers everything, one stage at a time, in one calm, printable place. Download it, and come back to the rest whenever you're ready.
PIP, Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance, Pension Credit, and more — gathered in one place. Some of the UK's most under-claimed benefits, explained in plain English, whatever stage you're at.
In our own words
One thing worth saying plainly: The Care Compass was built from lived experience. I supported my mum through dementia and my dad through terminal illness, while still working full time. The information existed — what was missing was a clear way to understand what mattered, what came next and where to turn.
— Steven Evans, Founder, The Care Compass
A real family's story of a dismissed diagnosis, a refused PIP claim, and a mother wrongly logged as an addict — shared with permission by Lisa.
Choosing what to dress someone in after they've died, and what mourners should wear to the funeral. Real, practical answers to a quietly hard decision.
A founder's honest account of working from home while caring for both parents at once — the calls interrupted by a fall, and the point work had to stop.
Practical support
Free guidance remains at the heart of The Care Compass. Our optional printables help families turn guidance into action when they need something to write on, share or keep close to hand.