Care funding Once the person has been assessed, the local authority can charge for the services...

Few of us can afford to pay the high cost of long-term care out of our...

We all need a little unbiased, expert advice from time to time, and there’s no more important time than when you’re working out how to pay for long-term care – for yourself or a loved one. Read on to find out what an independent care-fees adviser can do for you, how they are paid and how to go about choosing one that’s right for you.

Trying to make sensible decisions about how to fund care is very difficult, especially when you...

Assessment of Capital for the Elderly Most forms of capital and savings are assessable and will...

If a care recipient is deemed ineligible for NHS Continuing Care, the responsibility for ensuring the...

What is continuing healthcare funding (CHC)? NHS continuing healthcare is a package of continuing care provided outside...

There is a completely separate assessment for the giver of the care called the carer assessment...

Choosing a home care provider is a critical task. The following questions may help you select...

Most people have a positive experience of the care they receive but problems sometimes occur and you may want to make a complaint. Whether the care is provided at home or in a care home, or you’ve bought a care product such as a mobility aid, it’s important to know your rights.

There could be a multitude of reasons why someone wants you to step in and help...

My parents are getting on a bit now. I know they are, because I’ve hit middle...