Knowledge centre
Later-life decisions and care planning
Practical information and related services for this topic.
Jurisdiction: England; devolved health and care systems considered separately.
Guides in this topic
25 results
GuidePreparing for a later-life legal consultationGuideOrganising important documents for family membersGuideUnderstanding mental capacity assessmentsGuideAdvance decisions and health planning questionsGuideCare needs assessments: documents to gatherGuideFinancial assessments for social care: initial questionsGuideCare home contract review checklistGuideCare fee increases: terms to checkGuideFamily contributions to care costsGuideManaging finances for a relativeGuideDeputyship applications: initial informationGuideBenefits checks alongside care planningGuideNHS Continuing Healthcare: finding official guidanceGuideHospital discharge and care arrangementsGuideSafeguarding concerns about a vulnerable adultGuideSupporting a relative without taking over decisionsGuideA property sale to fund care: advice questionsGuideGifts of assets before care funding assessmentsGuideKeeping records as a family financial helperGuideComplaints about care servicesGuideCare planning for someone living aloneGuideCross-border moves within the UK and care assessmentsGuideCare and support in Wales: advice routesGuideCare funding in Scotland: separate guidanceGuideCare arrangements in Northern Ireland: official information