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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. Support services and groups for carers

    respite centre can range from an individual day to several days or longer. Usually a referral and assessment of needs is made before a new carer joins our respite care service. There is likely to be a charge ... are unable to leave the house. If you are new to caring, our advisors can help you to schedule an Assessment of Needs and make your application for Carer’s Allowance. They can also arrange practical

  3. The endless wait for care

    that she has been bedbound. Sue We waited six months for a Social Work Assessment for my 91-year-old mother-in-law. The assessment finally took place four weeks ago and we have heard nothing since. She ... telling him that we can’t wait any longer for care. We need more investment in staff, to reduce assessment times and get older people home from hospital. Alongside some of our campaigners, we’ll be

  4. Help and support for people with dementia

    for a care needs assessment. They'll provide you with information and advice, look at what kind of help you need and decide what services could help.  This assessment will help to identify ... covered by social services and how much you will need to contribute will be determined after your assessment. If you qualify for help, you may be offered a personal budget. This is money provided by

  5. Paying for residential care

    Care home fees can range hugely depending on the facilities or location of the home. Find out how to make residential home costs manageable from Age UK.

  6. What to do when your caring role changes or ends

    their local council to assess, or reassess, their care needs. Their changing health needs may entitle them to more services and support at home than before. Get a carer’s assessment for yourself too, ... as you may be entitled to extra support. Find out more about carer’s assessments Thinking about moving If the person you care for needs more intensive care, they may need to consider the possibility

  7. Personal care budgets

    your care – based on a financial assessment – and the remaining amount is paid by the local council.  Find out more about the financial assessment When working out your personal budget ... workers buy services from a voluntary or private agency purchase other types of support to meet your assessed needs pay for someone to help you get to a café to meet your friends, a place of worship

  8. Disabled Facilities Grants & other help to get home adaptations and equipment

    You may be entitled to free disability equipment or small adaptations from your local council, or to a Disabled Facilities Grant for larger adaptations. Find out more with Age UK.

  9. Help for Ukrainian nationals in the UK

    support with care needs, the first thing to do is ask your local council for a needs assessment. Your needs will be assessed to work out what support you require and how your needs will be met.  For more

  10. Looking after yourself as a carer

    entitled to a carer's assessment from your local council, too – this can help identify support available for you to help you in your caring role. Find out more about carer's assessments If you’re

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