Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA)
SOLLA helps people and their families in finding trusted accredited financial advisers who understand financial needs in later life. A well-qualified financial adviser who is also somebody who understands the plans you need to make for your retirement yea
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Choosing and Paying for a Care Home
Moving to live in a care home is probably more complicated than any other home move, yet is often arranged at a time of crisis. This Guide aims to help you stay in control of events, understand what care homes are, consider alternatives, make your own dec
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Paying care home fees in England & Wales
Paying for a place in a care home can be complicated. This factsheet explains how the system works, whether you’re paying for your own place or eligible for financial help from your local council.
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Extra help with essential costs if you’re on a low income
If you live on a low income, it can be hard to meet unexpected essential costs. You might be able to get help with some of these expenses from your local council, the Government’s Social Fund or a charity grant. This factsheet explains some of the options
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Paying for care in a care home if you have a partner (Factsheet 39)
This factsheet explains how being part of a couple affects your eligibility for local authority funding if you need to move into a care home. It also looks at how your entitlement to Pension Credit may be affected. The information in this factsheet foc
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