If you’re concerned about meeting your future care needs, or those of a loved one, especially from a financial perspective, we’re here to help. With an ageing population, we understand that these concerns are often on people’s minds and can be a source of worry.
How is care funded?
If you, or someone close to you, needs ongoing care in the future, care fees may be paid by the Local Authority or by the NHS in certain situations. If available, NHS funding will even apply regardless of the amount of money you have, but, with budget cuts and stretched resources on their plate, the NHS assessment can be applied stringently. If NHS funding does not apply, you or your family member may be assessed to see if you need to contribute to the fees, but there are various exceptions and exemptions to this. It can feel like a confusing situation!
How we can help you
If you’re planning ahead and thinking about your own care needs in the future, we would be pleased to assist you.
Factoring in your likely care needs to your succession planning is a vital step for the future and something you should certainly tackle as part of your wider thinking. Whether you would like us to provide you with an overview of the rules and regulations surrounding care home fee assessment or consider this as part of a package of advice, perhaps including lifetime giving or your Will, we would be pleased to help.
We can also assist those acting as an attorney or deputy with advice on the steps needed and considerations which they may wish to have as part of their role.
Find out more
If you would like support with care home planning, contact us for a confidential chat to find out how we can help. Call us on 01392 207020 or email enquiries@tozers.co.uk.