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move back to the UK. In the time you’ve been away, there might have been changes in the UK you need to prepare for. If you’re a British national, you’ll be able to return to the UK to live ... Can you transfer income and assets to the UK? Will your insurance policies remain valid or will you need new ones? For example, private medical insurance, life insurance The State Pension in the UK is based
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personal budget as part of your care plan. The personal budget is the overall cost of meeting your care needs. You may be able to receive your personal budget paid to you, so you can arrange your own care. A ... support needs and is usually given as a weekly figure. The overall figure is broken down into how much, if any, you must contribute towards the cost of your care – based on a financial assessment –
home for longer. This guide gives an overview of what's on offer. It covers: getting a care needs assessment getting care and support at home home adaptations you could consider help with the cost of homecare ... more specialised help and support if you need it. If you could do with some extra help at home, why not download a copy today? Download your guide (PDF, 3 MB) Need this guide in another format? This guide
delivery Companionship Running errands, e.g. prescription collection If you need assistance with DIY or home improvements, you may need to contact a handyperson. Find out about the handyperson services Age UK ... tailored to suit your own needs. It’s really simple to organise home help: Contact your local Age UK to speak to their home help team. They will arrange an assessment with you to discuss your
you have any questions. We’ll be happy to help! Plan ahead Depending on your event, you may need to arrange necessary permits and safety checks. It's always a good idea to plan ahead before your ... local authority to see whether you need any licenses for things like playing recorded music or holding a raffle or auction. Keeping safe Carrying out a risk assessment will help identify and remove any
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