From small changes to your home, such as grab rails, to major home improvements like the installation of a stairlift or fitting of a wetroom, there are many ways in which your house can be adapted to suit your current and future care needs. Depending on your need for equipment, adaptations and improvements you may […]

Questions to ask Are you claiming all you can from the State towards your care costs ? What are my best options for investing capital to meet my care costs ? Is the care home you are choosing affordable over the long-term ? Have you had an assessment of your care needs from the local […]

This quick guide aims to help understand what financial support might be available to help you cover the cost of care in a care home. Sources of funding for care in a care home usually come from three main sources: Your local authority/council The NHS You (self-funding) Assessing your care and support needs Before exploring […]

State Benefits Attendance Allowance Attendance Allowance is a non-means tested non-taxable allowance for people aged 65 years or over who are physically or mentally disabled and need personal care. It is paid at two rates, a lower rate of £51.85 per week for people who need personal care by day or night and a higher rate of £77.45 per […]