Age needs one voice. Now it has:
Age UK is the new force combining Age Concern England and
Help the Aged in England.
Get started with our advice pages - which cover everything from understanding care homes, to finding the right home for you.
Moving to a care home is a big decision. Our guides can help you decide whether moving into a care home is the right choice and how to choose the right one.
Finding the right care home (PDF 1.59 MB)
Care home checklist (PDF 328 KB)
If you’re funded by your local authority, what rights do you have to choose which home you live in?
What to ask and what to look for when choosing a care home.
Our factsheets explain the rules about local authority funding of care and explains what happens if your partner needs residential care in a care home.
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