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Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
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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.
Social care services aren't usually provided free of charge. You might be entitled to help with costs from your local council, or you may have to cover the full costs of your care. Find out more with Age
In this blog, we celebrate that all acute trusts in England have voluntarily signed up to John's Campaign, and what this means for people with dementia and their carers during a hospital stay.
The current Government haven't published any new rules about paying for social care. Find out more from Age UK.
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.
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.
Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) is a benefit for homeowners which helps pay towards the interest on a mortgage or home improvement loans.
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.
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.
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.