Finance: Your rights

Know your rights when it comes to your finances.

Finance: Your rights

Financial assessment If you have been assessed by your local council Social Services as in need of help or care, whether at home or in a care home, you have the right to a financial assessment to determine whether the council will help towards the costs. More about obtaining care and support from your local […]

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Other financial advise

Here FirstStop Advice has collated a number of areas where such advice might be sought and providing links to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) Website the ‘Money Advice Service’ Pensions and Annuities Money purchase pension options Lifetime annuities Savings & Investments New to Investments Types of Savings Products Savings Accounts Cash Individual Savings Account (ISA) […]

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Self-funded care

If you do not qualify for council funding, or if for any reason you choose not to be financially supported by the council, you can arrange and pay for your own care. (Arranging care in your own home) The cost will depend on how much care you need and where you live. If you are […]

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Financial help for carers

Carer’s assessment If you are regularly caring for a relative at home, you have the right to request an assessment of the help you might need to enable you to continue caring. Such help could include changes to your housing, concerns about your health, your life balance and whether you have time to pursue your […]

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Finance Advice

There are a range of state benefits and grants that can assist with things such as home adaptations, home help, rent, service charges and council tax. You may also wish to explore the various financial products and services that are available. Products like equity release can help meet the cost of home improvements, whilst care […]

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