Care Articles

Tax On Interest

With interest rates rising in the last year, many older people will have received interest which is above their £1,000 Personal Savings...

Beware Phone Scams - Part 2

It can be hard for any of us to tell the difference between a scam and cold calling. It can be even harder for those who are older, live...

Home Adaptations

Did you know that your local authority must provide community equipment and minor adaptations to your home free of charge if the cost is...

Caring for Carers

As well as assessing the needs of the person you care for, your local council's social services department should give you a carer’s...

Lasting Power of Attorney

If a power of attorney is not in place, a person’s loss of mental capacity will mean that a Court of Protection Deputyship Order may have...

Respite care - having a break from caring

It's important to take a break from care if you need one. This is known as respite care. The term is used for services that enable you to...

On the Brink

The County Councils Network has warned that the 10% rise in the national living wage in April 2024 risks precipitating adult social care...

Care Spending Increase

Councils significantly increased their spending on long-term care last year by 11.2% in cash terms (£1.9bn), more than the overall rate...

250,000 Waiting to be Assessed

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) reported that 250,000 people were awaiting a needs assessment in its autumn...

The Latest Care Numbers

The number of people using council-arranged long-term adult social care in England grew in 2022-23 following years of decline, official...

Home Care Costs

The average cost of home care is £18 to £20 an hour, meaning that two hours a day of help can cost £14,500 a year. Source: Just

Balancing Work and Care

Working as well as caring for someone can be a lot to handle at once. But knowing your rights and the possible options for flexible...

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