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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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How to make your home safer and more comfortable

    If it’s getting harder to manage at home, making some simple adaptations or equipment around your home could really help. Find out more from Age UK.

  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. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Home aids and adaptations

    There are home adaptions and equipment that can help you live more safely, comfortably and independently. Find out more from Age UK.

  10. Home safety and security

    Age UK provide Information for older people on keeping safe at home. This includes crime prevention, gas and fire safety and preparing for floods.

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