Capping the cost of care
A government initiated review conducted by Andrew Dilnot has concluded that social care costs in England should be capped at £35,000.
Care fees advice must be expert & independent
Jun 22, 2011
News that HSBC is closing its long-term care advisory arm to new business highlights the importance of expert and independent care fees advice.
“Major problems” with care provision
Jun 20, 2011
An inquiry by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has found that the human rights of some older people is being overlooked, due to levels of care being so poor.
The future of Southern Cross
Jun 1, 2011
Up to 31,000 residents in care homes across the UK face an uncertain few months as Southern Cross aims to renegotiate rents in order to improve its finances.
Age UK on the care crisis
May 31, 2011
Age UK has published a damning report today looking at the depth of the social care crisis.
Could the care system become overwhelmed?
May 12, 2011
A study by Newcastle University is predicting that the care system in the UK could become overwhelmed in the future.
The defining disease of the ‘baby boomer’ generation?
Apr 20, 2011
With the first wave of the baby boomer generation turning 65 this year, a new report from the Alzheimer’s Association is drawing attention to the increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease that comes with older age.
More bad news for our ageing population
Feb 21, 2011
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Angela Murfitt looks at the impact of the government freezing the care fees means test upper threshold for two years.
Using a Personal Injury Trust
Feb 16, 2011
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Angela Murfitt describes the uses of a Personal Injury Trust and the importance of seeking specialist advice.
Selling homes to pay for care
Jan 19, 2011
New research from Dickinson Dees has found that almost half of people expect to have to sell their homes to pay for the cost of long-term care in older age.
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