elderly lady counting money to pay for dementia care

Paying for dementia care: What this means for you

By Beth Britton

September 2, 2025

Paying for dementia care: What this means for you

Beth Britton reports on current UK dementia care funding and assessment processes, and speaks to two experts about the costs of different types of care and the benefits of financial forward planning for families

House for sale sign outside a property left empty after the owner moved into care or passed away

Empty Homes Premium Explained: What Happens to a Property After Someone Goes Into Care or Passes Away

By Bethany Crow

September 1, 2025

Empty Homes Premium Explained: What Happens to a Property After Someone Goes Into Care or Passes Away

Learn how the Empty Homes Premium affects houses left empty after someone moves into care or passes away, plus exemptions and what steps to take.

A person sits at a wooden table holding a cup of coffee and reading a newspaper, with the headline "UK elderly care market will reach capacity" and a crescent logo displayed in the top left corner.

Bill to reform Universal Credit and PIP

By Bethany Crow

June 23, 2025

Bill to reform Universal Credit and PIP

The Government has issued a new bill to reform Universal Credit (UC) and Personal Independence Payments (PIP).

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Getting a Blue Badge

By Lulu Hines

April 2, 2025

Getting a Blue Badge

The Blue Badge scheme is a type of benefits scheme which allows people with disabilities or health conditions to park closer to their destination, like a type of parking permit. Badge holders can use more accessible parking options

A person sits at a wooden table holding a cup of coffee and reading a newspaper, with the headline "UK elderly care market will reach capacity" and a crescent logo displayed in the top left corner.

Scotland begins transfer of over 66,000 disability benefit recipients

By Care Choices

April 1, 2025

Scotland begins transfer of over 66,000 disability benefit recipients

Work is underway to transition the benefits of more than 66,000 people in Scotland by the end of the year, as Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults is replaced by a new Scottish benefit.

A person sits at a wooden table holding a cup of coffee and reading a newspaper, with the headline "UK elderly care market will reach capacity" and a crescent logo displayed in the top left corner.

What you need to know about Labour’s benefits overhaul – PIP changes, Universal Credit and cuts

By Care Choices

March 19, 2025

What you need to know about Labour’s benefits overhaul – PIP changes, Universal Credit and cuts

What is in the government's plans for welfare reform and what do the proposed changes to disability benefits mean for you?

Two people sit at a table, focused on a tablet device displaying information about NHS. Both are wearing glasses and casual clothing, engrossed in understanding continuing healthcare funding.

Continuing Healthcare Funding – a guide

By Lucie Glover

September 12, 2024

Continuing Healthcare Funding – a guide

A complete guide to NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Find out what it is, how to apply for it, and if necessary, how to appeal

A tin filled with assorted coins, accompanied by a five-pound British banknote, sits on a wooden surface—a simple reminder of days past and perhaps the importance of every penny when Pension Credit comes into play.

Pension Credit in a care home: 2026/2027 Guide

By Care Choices

July 11, 2024

Pension Credit in a care home: 2026/2027 Guide

Can you top up your state pension when in care home settings? Read our 2026/2027 guide to Pension Credit eligibility, claim rules, and the latest rates.

Two people sit at a desk; one shows the other something on a smartphone, perhaps comparing home care costs. A laptop and papers are scattered across the desk.

How Much Does a Live-In Carer Cost? Understanding the costs of home care 2025

By The Good Care Group

June 27, 2024

How Much Does a Live-In Carer Cost? Understanding the costs of home care 2025

How much does a live in carer cost? Learn about UK home care costs and what affects them. Get informed today.

Discounts for carers – Money-saving finds, benefits, and freebies for unpaid carers

By Lulu Hines

June 13, 2024

Discounts for carers – Money-saving finds, benefits, and freebies for unpaid carers

Discover top discounts for carers, including money-saving offers, free attraction entry, and more. Don’t miss out on these benefits!

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Obtaining CHC for a person with dementia

By Beth Britton

May 14, 2024

Obtaining CHC for a person with dementia

Beth Britton speaks to Dementia UK for advice on NHS Continuing Healthcare funding - for families who are looking to begin a CHC funding application or who are currently involved in the CHC system

Cuts to individual care packages: Legal experts set out what’s a lawful and what’s an unlawful assessment

By Irwin Mitchell

April 17, 2023

Cuts to individual care packages: Legal experts set out what’s a lawful and what’s an unlawful assessment

Public law and human rights lawyers at Irwin Mitchell, set out what's a lawful and what's an unlawful assessment

Paying for home care

By Protection & Investment Ltd

February 13, 2023

Paying for home care

Daniel Kasaska, Regional Co-ordinator at Protection & Investment Limited, explores the cost of care at home and ways to pay for your care

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Funding wheels for independence

By Care Choices

June 6, 2019

Funding wheels for independence

Finding funding for mobility equipment. If you need financial help to buy mobility equipment, try these sources of funding for mobility scooters, wheelchairs and powerchairs Owning a mobility scooter, wheelchair or powerchair can provide greater independence when living with restricted mobility or a health condition. If you find that walking...
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