LONG TERM CARE FUNDING

LONG TERM CARE FUNDING

The cost of long-term care is not a topics that people like to dwell on until they, or a relative, are confronted with the reality of needing to choose and arrange care and to make difficult financial decisions.

Whether it’s care at home or a move into a residential or nursing home, it is recommended that you start thinking about this at an early stage, without the pressure of having to take immediate action. This will give you more time to research and consider:

• the type of care that you would prefer;

• the different options to pay the care fees and which would be most suitable for you;

• how you can provide for your family members; and

• arranging Power of Attorney for someone to act on your behalf if necessary.

You can also discuss and share your wishes with your family. This will help to reduce pressure on them, should

they need to take decisions on your behalf in the future. Get specialist independent financial advice from Carewise The Carewise care funding scheme offers impartial information and advice to guide you through all these decisions. The Carewise panel of care fees specialists are independent financial advisers with specialist knowledge of later life finances, so you can be reassured you’ll receive expert advice you can trust. As well as care funding, they are also qualified to provide advice on related areas such as inheritance tax, pensions, and lasting power of attorney.

Your first consultation is free so there really is nothing to lose to explore how you can benefit from Carewise. Visit carewiseadvice.com for more information and to arrange to speak to a care fees specialist. Alternatively, phone Adults’ CarePoint on 01243 642121 or email socialcare@ westsussex.gov.uk and ask for a Carewise referral.