Funding Options for Care of Elderly or Disabled Relatives...
If you care for an elderly relative, are unable to look after yourself, or you support a disabled relative, this site explains the financial options open to you. You'll find detailed advice and information on the financial help that's available to assist with the costs of caring.
April's Most Popular Articles...
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Coping With the Stress of Caring for a Disabled Spouse: A recent study revealed that the stress of caring for a disabled wife or husband increases the risk of stroke… [2024 views in Apr]
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Disabled: Can I Claim Funding for a Cooker?: Your first port of call to find funding to buy a suitable cooker should be your Local Authority social services department. There is… [656 views in Apr]
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Giving Away Assets to Avoid Paying for Care: The decision on whether you should pay for your own care home fees, and how much you should pay, is based on your assets and capital,… [646 views in Apr]
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Visual Impairment: Know Your Rights: According to the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) nearly two million people in the UK are blind or partially sighted. Visual… [314 views in Apr]
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Can I Afford to Become a Foster Carer?: Some people are put off foster caring because they feel that they can’t afford to become a foster carer. Although finances are definitely a… [76 views in Apr]
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Respite Assistance Availability and Funding: Although you may not need to go into a care home permanently, there may be times when you need some residential care temporarily.… [48 views in Apr]
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Gibby
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