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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Paying for care

    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

  4. Will there be new rules about paying for social care?

    The current Government haven't published any new rules about paying for social care. Find out more from Age UK.

  5. 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.

  6. Do I have to sell my home to pay for care?

    We explain the means test and property and when you have to sell your home to pay for care. Find out more information from Age UK. Read now.

  7. Choosing the right care home for you

    Choosing a care home is a big decision. Use Age UK's care home checklist to make sure you know exactly what to look for when visiting potential homes.

  8. 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.

  9. Deprivation of assets in social care

    The rules about care home funding and reducing your assets are complicated. Find out more information from Age UK. Read now.

  10. Warm Homes programme

    The Age UK Warm Homes programme aims to help older people increase their income to pay for energy bills, and make their home more energy efficient.

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