Elderly

Moving into a care home is a big step, and as it concerns where you will be living it’s important to really think things through and make sure you...

If you wish to continue living independently in your own home and would like to employ a carer to help you do this, there are a number of things...

Some people may be entitled to have their care needs fully met and paid for by the NHS. This is called fully funded NHS care. Those eligible for...

For care home residents who require nursing care, there may be help available to pay for this part of the care home fee. Nursing care costs...

Immediate care needs plans are annuity contracts, which themselves are a type of insurance policy. They provide a guaranteed, regular income or...

If you wish to receive help to pay for your care needs in old age, you’ll be required to undergo a financial assessment to determine if you are...

Respite care provides a temporary break for carers, or short-term help for those that live independently. Carers may use respite care if they...

For those who are elderly, disabled or have mental health problems, being able to live independently is often really important. Through supported...

If you are thinking about care for yourself in old age, or how a relative will be looked after in their old age, one of the main things on your...

There are over 17,000 care homes in the UK. The term care home refers to homes which offer residents 24 hour care. There are different types of...

Community care assessments are carried out by Local Authorities in order to determine what care needs an individual has, and what financial and...

Extra care housing is also known as ‘very sheltered housing’ and is a form of assisted living. Extra care housing allows those with care needs...

For those approaching the time when they need to receive care or live in a care home, finances may well be uppermost in their minds. Often people...

If you are moving into a care home, you may have to pay all or part of your fees. The way this is worked out is through an assessment carried out...