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  1. Factsheet - Finding choosing and funding a care home (PDF)

    of 28 Factsheet 29 Finding, choosing and funding a care home July 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet gives information about finding, choosing and funding a suitable care home including types of ... you, and funding of care home placements. This includes information about the rules for local authority funding. There is also information about making private, self-funded arrangements with a care home

  2. Factsheet: NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care

    Page 1 of 36 Factsheet 20 NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded nursing care July 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet explains what NHS Continuing Healthcare is, how the NHS decides whether ... whether you are eligible for it, and what to do if you are unhappy with an eligibility decision. It explains NHS-funded nursing care – a weekly payment the NHS makes to nursing homes towards their costs of

  3. NHS Funding Bill 2019-2020 Briefing.pdf

    Parliamentary Briefing NHS Funding Bill 2019-2020 February 2020 Background The NHS Funding Bill commits the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Treasury to increase funding for the NHS by £33 ... £33.9 billion in cash terms by 2023/2024, with NHS England spending increasing to £148.5 billion by 2024. This is the first time that a multi-year funding settlement for the NHS has been enshrined in law

  4. Getting help with debt information guide (PDF)

    AgeUKIG57 Dealing with debt problems. Getting help with debt. 2 What is debt? Put simply, debt is owing money. People generally find themselves in debt when their outgoings are more than their income ... income. Debt can be caused by overspending or by difficulty with budgeting. But usually, it’s a result of life changes such as illness, divorce or job loss. Not all debt is a problem – but whatever you owe,

  5. Living with dementia information guide (PDF)

    Information guide AgeUKIG48 Living with dementia From concerns and diagnosis to support and care 2 This information guide has been prepared by Age UK and contains general advice only, it should not ... carers, family and friends. www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel Information written with you in mind. Our guides are produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: June

  6. Factsheet - Dealing with an estate (PDF)

    Page 1 of 28 Factsheet 14 Dealing with an estate August 2025 About this factsheet When a person dies, somebody else must deal with their estate, collect their money, property and possessions, pay any ... should seek professional advice from a specialist probate solicitor if you are unsure about dealing with an estate, as you can be personally liable if mistakes are made. For information on making a will

  7. Factsheet - Help with health costs (PDF)

    Page 1 of 14 Factsheet 61 Help with health costs August 2025 About this factsheet Most NHS services are free but there are charges for NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, sight tests, glasses and contact ... factsheet explains what happens with these charges: ⚫ once you reach age 60, or ⚫ if you receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit. It explains how the NHS Low Income Scheme can help with charges if you are on a

  8. Factsheet - Dealing with debt (PDF)

    Page 1 of 26 Factsheet 75 Dealing with debt August 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet aims to help you understand how to recognise and deal with debt problems, as well as where to seek advice and ... advice can be found in the Useful organisations section. Age UK factsheet 75 August 2025 Dealing with debt Page 2 of 26 Contents 1 Realising there is a problem 4 2 Getting debt advice 4 3 What does a

  9. Factsheet - Help with heating costs (PDF)

    Page 1 of 24 Factsheet 1 Help with heating costs September 2025 About this factsheet This factsheet explains how you can spend less on energy while still maintaining a warm and comfortable home. It provides ... factsheet can be found in the Useful organisations section. Age UK factsheet 1 September 2025 Help with heating costs Page 2 of 24 Contents 1 Recent developments 3 2 Introduction 3 3 Getting the best energy

  10. Policy position: living well with dementia (PDF)

    1 Policy Position Paper Living well with dementia (England) March 2016 Every person with dementia should be supported to live well and to continue participating in society. They and their carers ... acted as primary carers for people with dementia1. These figures are likely to increase significantly as the UK’s population ages, with the total number of people with dementia predicted to exceed 1 million

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