PayingForCare (payingforcare.org) is a website launched in 2011 designed to help individuals make more informed decisions about the arrangements and funding for their long-term care. The site is equally useful for Powers of Attorney, family members, friends or the person needing care.
The site endeavours to give balanced advice on the complex subject of long-term care, specifically care payment, through careful, continuous research and collaboration with care fees experts and respected support organisations.
PayingForCare offers help, information and advice about long term care. It enables those that need regulated financial advice to make contact with specialist care fees financial advisers.
This site has information on types of care and costs, self-funding, state funding and paying for care including a care cap calculator. You can also search for a specialist care fees adviser in your area.
There is also an online guide to find out about the other things to consider inclulding:
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Having a Lasting Power of Attorney
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Making a Will
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The emotional impact of ageing and care
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About inheritance tax
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VAT relief for elderly and disabled people
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Household aids, equipment and adaptations
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How a care adviser can help
Who is it for:
Anyone looking for advice on care fees