Last updated:

5th February 2024

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Information, advice and guidance services

The National Care Line provides support and information to older people and their families.

Visit the National Care Line website for information on: 

  • Care options
  • Planning ahead
  • Accessing help
  • Staying safe at home
  • Funding care
     

Which? Later Life Care website provides information and guidance on making care choices including funding options, housing options and help to stay independent in your own home.

The Age UK website has useful factsheets on money matters, health and care needs and provide a national advice line for older people and their families.

The Independent Age website has advice guides and leaflets on a range of topics from finding the care you need to staying connected with others. They also provide a free helpline.

The Society of later life advisers website helps people find accredited financial advisers who are knowledgeable about planning for later life. 

Solicitors for the Elderly is a national organisation who provider their members with expert training and best practice. For further information visit the Solicitors for the Elderly website.

Go to the Law Society website to search for solicitors who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). 

For further advice, information and guidance services can be found on the community directory

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