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Experts provide informed opinion on these pages including the provision of care to older people, related financial and tax matters, local authority support, government plans and so on. We welcome comments on articles, especially advice that you think may be of help to people concerned about paying for care issues.

Nottinghamshire County Council – new ways of supporting self funders of long-term care

  • Paul
  • Posted by Paul McKay on 06 February 2013
    Service Director, Promoting Independence and Public Protection of Nottinghamshire County Council
Paul McKay, service director from Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “At Nottinghamshire County Council, we understand that the majority of people want to continue living in their own homes for as long as possible and we have a variety of servic... More »

What does the White Paper actually mean for you?

  • Toby
  • Posted by Toby Mynott on 29 August 2012
    of PayingForCare
If you are still struggling to get to grips with the recent Care and Support White Paper and what it means for you, these Frequently Asked Questions could help. The Care and Support White Paper and Progress Report on Funding FAQs What chan... More »

A Cap on Cost of Adult Social Care

  • Toby
  • Posted by Toby Mynott on 22 August 2012
    of PayingForCare
Reports suggest the Government will go ahead with Andrew Dilnot’s proposed cap on the cost of adult social care. However, this is yet to be confirmed by the Government and no details have been announced. If the reports are correct and a new c... More »

The Care and Support White Paper and the Progress Report on Funding

  • Caroline
  • Posted by Caroline Jackson on 13 July 2012
    Public Affairs and PR Manager of Partnership
The Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley MP, has published the long awaited Care and Support White Paper, Draft Care and Support Bill and the Progress Report on Funding. In a statement made to the House of Commons, Lansley set out his visi... More »

Draft Care & Support Bill announced in Queen's Speech

  • Caroline
  • Posted by Caroline Jackson on 31 May 2012
    Public Affairs and PR Manager of Partnership
On 9th May 2012, the Queen addressed Parliament setting out the Government’s legislative programme for the 2012/13 Parliamentary session. A total of 14 Bills were outlined in the speech, along with the announcement that there would be a Draft... More »

The trusted adviser

  • Dave
  • Posted by Dave Seager on 16 May 2012
    Director of SIFA
Making a Will, at whatever age, is a time for taking stock, reviewing finances and considering how family and dependants would fare in one’s absence. Is there sufficient life insurance in place to protect dependants; and should this be writte... More »

The Financial Services Authority and HSBC

  • Tish
  • Posted by Tish Hanifan on 10 December 2011
    Founder and Joint Chairman of Society of Later Life Advisers
The need for the FSA to fine HSBC for poor advice to older people has understandably resulted in a loss of confidence in the financial services sector by older people, their families and carers. However despite the bad publicity this week it is v... More »

Lasting Power of Attorneys

  • Graham
  • Posted by Graham Fuller on 12 October 2011
    Solicitor (Senior Associate) of Parrylaw
One of the most important questions that is often left unanswered is “who would I want to manage my affairs if I could not manage them for myself.”   The best way to answer this question is to prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”). ... More »

Why a contract with your homecare provider is important

  • Colin
  • Posted by Colin Angel on 05 September 2011
    Head of Policy and Communication of United Kingdom Homecare Association Ltd
If you are paying for your homecare service from your own means or benefits in the form of a direct payment, you should receive and sign a contract with the agency arranging your care.  The contract may be entitled “Terms of Business”, “Terms ... More »

The Social Care System

  • Roger
  • Posted by Roger Turner on 29 July 2011
    General Secretary of The National Federation of Occupational Pensioners
Having worked for the National Federation of Occupational Pensioners for close to two decades, I have become used to speaking to members who have been confused and distressed by the social care system. I suppose this is not surprising in itself – b... More »
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