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  1. Paying for homecare

    Care services at home aren’t usually free. However, you may be entitled to help with the cost of homecare from your local council. Find out more from Age UK.

  2. Deprivation of assets in social care

    The rules about care home funding and reducing your assets are complicated. Find out more information from Age UK. Read now.

  3. Visiting in care homes: where now?

    joint blog by Caroline Abrahams from Age UK and Vic Rayner from the National Care Forum explains why visiting in care homes can and should continue to be the default.

  4. Support moving into a care home

    When someone moves out of their own home and goes into a care home, it can be a traumatic time. Here are some tips from Age UK on how to make it easier.

  5. Choosing the right care home for you

    Choosing a care home is a big decision. Use Age UK's care home checklist to make sure you know exactly what to look for when visiting potential homes.

  6. How to make a complaint about a care home

    The majority of care homes are very well run and provide excellent care. However, occasionally you might have issues. Age UK explains how to make complaints.

  7. The court decision on discharges into care homes

    Court ruling concerning the Government’s action in discharging older people from hospitals into care homes in spring 2020 was an important moment, says Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK. But ... ruling concerning the Government’s action in discharging older people from hospitals into care homes in spring 2020 was a really important moment. Issued on 27 April, it was significant not only for

  8. Homecare: how to find the care you need at home

    If you're having trouble with everyday tasks around the home, homecare could really help. Find out more from Age UK.

  9. Warm Homes programme

    The Age UK Warm Homes programme aims to help older people increase their income to pay for energy bills, and make their home more energy efficient.

  10. Government must act now to avert disaster in our care homes

    Charity Director says the Government must act now to protect vulnerable older people and the workers caring for them.

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