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Guidance on care for the elderly

Info4Care is a free website to help older people and their families understand the basics of the care system from the point of need through to seeking suitable specialist help and advice.

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What is this service?

When someone is in need of care it is often a time of crisis for them and their family. Who do they turn to for help, where do they find the information they require. Info4Care aims to help those living in England find the information they need and signpost them to the organisations that can help in their local area.

Guidance includes:

  • Adult Social Care for the Elderly

  • NHS Nursing Care

  • Paying for Care, Care Funding and sourcing Specialist Care Fees Advice

  • Care Fees Planning

  • Power of Attorney

  • Care Homes and Home Care

  • State Benefits - Attendance Allowance, Carers Allowance

  • Where to find legal information and advice

  • Where to find a Specialist Care Fees Adviser

  • Carer Support

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