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  1. Living in a residential park home (mobile home)

    Park homes, also known as mobile homes, are single-storey houses that can be moved from place to place. Find out if a park home would suit you from Age UK.

  2. 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.

  3. Care homes

    Moving into a care home, or choosing one for a loved one, can feel daunting. Age UK is here to help with tips on how to find a good care home.

  4. Care needs assessment

    You need to get a care needs assessment from your local council in order to be eligible for support from social services. Find out more from Age UK.

  5. Home and care guides

    Read our helpful guides on home and care, covering topics like staying safe at home and the different housing options available to you.

  6. Care home closures

    Care home closures are a rare occurrence, but can cause anxiety and distress for those affected. This page will cover what to do if your care home is facing closure.

  7. Types of care home

    Care homes vary depending on the level of care provided. They range from nursing homes to homes for sufferers of dementia. Find out more from Age UK.

  8. Care homes information guide

    Making the decision to move into a care home, for yourself or a loved one, can feel daunting. Our guide can help you make an informed choice that's right for you.

  9. The financial assessment for care explained

    The financial assessment is used to work out how your care will be paid for. Find out more from Age UK.

  10. Care home top-up fees

    You will need to "top up" If you choose a care home with fees higher than your local authority is willing to pay. Read more from Age UK.

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