| Financial advice on self-funding care fees |
The Society of Later Life Advisers assists consumers and their families in finding trusted, accredited financial advisers who understand financial needs in later life
www.societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk |
| Information on long-term care and choosing a nursing home |
Age Concern
www.ageconcern.org.uk
Tel: 0800 009 966
Help the Aged
www.helptheaged.org.uk
Tel: 020 7278 1114 |
| Benefits & allowance entitlements |
Citizens Advice
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Department for Work and Pensions
www.dwp.gov.uk
Tel: 0800 882 200
Government Public Services
www.direct.gov.uk
Tel: 0800 882 200 |
| Getting a care assessment |
For an assessment of care needs for yourself or a relative, contact the local authority’s Adult Services
department (NB must be the local authority for the person needing care). |
| Researching care services |
The Care Quality Commission provides details and quality ratings for care services and care homes.
www.cqc.org.uk
Tel: 03000 616161 |
| Support for carers |
Carers UK provides information and advice for those looking after a relative and campaigns for change.
www.carersuk.org
Tel: 0808 808 7777 |
| Equity release |
Safe Home Income Plans provides a list of member companies that adhere to its code of conduct and can provide information and factsheets.
www.ship-ltd.org
Tel: 0844 669 7085 |
| Inheritance tax, trusts & estate planning |
To discuss tax liabilities on death or putting assets in trust, speak to a qualified solicitor who is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
www.step.org
Tel: 020 7340 0500
or Solicitors for the Elderly
www.solicitorsfortheelderly.com
Tel: 0870 067 0282 |
| Lasting Power of Attorney |
To find a solicitor to help arrange Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), contact the Law Society or Solicitors for the Elderly (details above)
www.lawsociety.org.uk
Tel: 020 724 2122
www.lawscot.org.uk for Scotland
Tel: 0131 226 7411
For information on registering an LPA The Office of the Public Guardian.
www.publicguardian.gov.uk
www.publicguardian-scotland
Tel: 0845 3302 900 |