NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) is a package of care arranged and funded solely by the Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS in England). This is for a person who is aged 18 or over and has been found to have a ‘primary health need‘ that has arisen because of disability, accident or illness. This is regardless of […]
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Disregard, Discount, Reduction and Exemptions! And we wonder why people don’t claim help with Council Tax!? Council Tax ‘Benefit’ is usually means tested. The name changed to Council Tax Reduction (also called support) in April 2013. It is usually administered by District Council rather than a Local Authority or County Council. Unless you live in
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“Age is simply the number of years the world has been enjoying you” Turning old is not the end of the journey. It is simply a time to reminisce with your loved ones and try out things you never could before. Meet SuperHero Fauj Singh, also known as the turbaned tornado. He did not take
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Many things can lead to a move into a care or nursing home. It may be that the intention is for a short term stay. Or period of respite and this may be exactly what is needed. Before moving into a permanent care setting the home should give you key information on charges. As well as,
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March 2022 Attendance Allowance is a tax free, non-means tested benefit administered by Disability and Carers Service for the Department of Works and Pensions for someone who suffers from an illness/disability and has care and/or supervision needs. To qualify you must over state pension age when applying, satisfy the residency rules and have the right to
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The Office of the Public Guardian in England and Wales (OPG) has issued new guidance (Nov 2021). This is for NHS and Social Care staff regarding the disclosure of a donor’s medical information to attorneys and deputies. The five principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 govern how OPG and other authorities (including health and social
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With years of experience helping people who have been overwhelmed by the system ‘Care Navigators’ can help you to find and arrange care and support. Understand the jargon and get the right assessments. As well as, help with claiming benefits and help with the forms. We can also explain the ways to pay for care
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Find the right care! Providing the right path to you is our motto, “guiding you through the maze” of bureaucracy is our mission. Finding out the right care at the right moment is always vital. Let us take the weight off you and guide your loved ones to the right care. Finding the right care
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Are you claiming the Benefits you are entitled to? 4 out of 10 older people aren’t. 82% of people we spoke to last year had unclaimed benefits that they had no idea they were entitled to! Later life benefits accounts for around 56% of all welfare spending in Great Britain (£124 Billion in 2019/20). I
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Benefit changes for Disabled people? Shaping Future Support is the DWP Health and Disability related ‘Green Paper’ released this Summer. The DWP are looking to review Employment Support Allowance. As well as, Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit for disabled people. They have also not ruled out a new single benefit. It’s great to hear
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What does the lifetime cap on care fees mean for you?
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Later Life Benefits and how to claim them
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