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  1. 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.

  2. What is respite care?

    It's important to take a break from caring if you need one. Find out more with Age UK.

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

    Residential park homes, also known as mobile homes, are single-storey houses that are installed on park home sites. 

  4. What is domestic abuse?

    Domestic abuse is abuse that's perpetrated by someone you're connected to, such as a partner or relative. Find out more from Age UK.

  5. What is WhatsApp?

    WhatsApp is a messaging app that uses the internet. It's an easy way to stay connected with loved ones. We've brought together information and advice on how to download and use WhatsApp.

  6. What is probate?

    If a house the deceased lived in before dying is left to their children or grandchildren, the threshold increases to £500,000. After that, IHT is payable at 40%. If one partner dies and hasn’t ... If the will states a specific item of personal property is to be given (‘bequeathed’) to someone, you can do this before probate is granted – but make sure you have the items valued and

  7. What is sheltered housing?

    Sheltered housing (sometimes known as retirement housing) is a type of housing which you can buy or rent that has support such as staff, emergency alarms and social activities. Find out if it's the right

  8. 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.

  9. What is Joining Forces?

    Joining Forces is a Ministry of Defence-funded project to support the quality of life and wellbeing of veterans born before 1950 and their family and carers

  10. What is R?

    Dr Elizabeth Webb explains what R is, and its importance in the containment of the coronavirus outbreak.

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