Finding Sources of Money for Care: Funding Long Term Care at HomeAttendance Allowance can be claimed for care at home. This is not means tested so you are able to claim the allowance regardless of how much money you have. In tax year 2011-2012, the weekly allowance ranges from the lower rate of £49.30 per week to the higher rate of £73.60 per week. Other sources of funding may be obtained from the NHS, you local authority, the Independent Living Fund or from various other funding methods such as eg. buying payment plans to cover care costs. However it does depend on why you need care, the funding available in your area, and your financial means. If you're thinking about planning long term care, here are some examples of the most common financial questions you may be asking:
Although there are many sources of information and help on this subject, we are aware of Independent Financial Advisers who are experienced in this field and are happy to provide their contact details for you here: payingforcare.co.uk is an impartial and consumer friendly website providing information on all aspects of care funding including local authority assessments, care entitlements, costs of care, arranging care for someone else and access to professional, properly qualified financial advice. The Care Fees Advice Agency is a specialist independent financial adviser that helps people to find solutions for funding long term care needs. Paul Barnard, Dip PFS, Certs CII (MP & ER) of Asset Investment Management Ltd., an Independent Financial Adviser based in Norwich who can offer advice on funding options, including Equity Release. Paul is a director and adviser with the company who will deal personally with any enquiries. Asset have a website dedicated to care fee planning which can be accessed at www.care-fees-help.co.uk. Danny Cashley, Cert PFS Certs CII (MP & ER) Here are some more useful links on money for care... home | about us | contact us | care FAQ | terms & conditions | privacy policy | care links service-user-access-form.pdf | litigation services | second hand store Able Community Care Opening Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm GMT, Monday to Friday Tel: +44 (0)1603 764567 | Fax: +44 (0)1603 761655 | Email: ablemg@aol.com © Able Community Care | VAT number 552696317 | Proprietor: Angela Gifford |