Money can be tight at times, especially once we retire and find ourselves living on a fixed income, while our fuel bills, travel costs and general living expenses go up every year. Yet many older people are missing out on hundreds of pounds of entitlement

There may be a time when you need someone to make decisions for you because of ill health. This factsheet explains how you can prepare for someone you trust to manage your money or make decisions about your own care and welfare in the way you would wish.

The main benefits for carers are Carer’s Allowance in England and Wales, and Carer Support Payment in Scotland. This guide looks at who can get these benefits; how much you could get; how to claim; tips for applying and what happens after you apply.

If you’re moving to a care home permanently, you might be wondering whether you will need to sell your home to pay care home fees. This factsheet explains when you might need to consider this, and alternatives that might be available to you, such as de

Attendance Allowance is extra money for people over State Pension age who have long-term physical or mental health problems. You can get it whatever your income or savings are. This factsheet explains who can apply for Attendance Allowance and how to do i

If you’re living with one or more long-term health conditions, life may be difficult at times. These are conditions that can’t be cured but can be managed with medication or other treatment – for example, diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure and some

If you’re finding it difficult to manage everyday tasks, you may be entitled to help from your local council’s adult social services department. The first step is an assessment of your needs. This factsheet explains how to ask for a care needs assessme

If you’re finding it harder to carry out everyday tasks at home, you may be eligible for adaptations to your home and/or equipment from your local council. This factsheet explains how to apply, who is eligible for help, and how to get a grant towards the