Further information...

Further advice There are many organisations that offer advice to people considering moving into long-term care. Advice ranges from how to choose a home that best suits your needs and preferences to how to fund your care.

If you wish to investigate a Care Fees Payment Plan you are best to seek independent advice from a specialist financial advisor. For further advice on what benefits you may be entitled to and general advice the following bodies will be able to help:

Age Concern	0808 808 6060 (information line 8am – 7pm) www.ageconcern.org.uk
Help the Aged	0808 800 6565 (senior line Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm) 0500 767 476 (Care fees advice service) www.helptheaged.org.uk
The Benefits Agency	0800 882 200
The Nursing Homes Fees Agency	0800 99 88 33 www.nhfa.co.uk (specialist advisors on paying for long-term care)
Counsel and Care	0845 300 7585 (Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm) www.counselandcare.org.uk
IFA Care	01562 700707 www.ifacare.co.uk (will provide introductions to Independent Financial Advisors who specialise in providing guidance relating to care fees and long term care planning)