Later life care
With the UK’s over-70s set to make up almost 1 in 7 of the population by 2040, and the existing Care infrastructure already struggling to fulfil the needs of those in later life, there needs to be a step-change in the way society provides, plans and pays for care.
We're dedicated to helping society solve this challenge, which is why we've launched this service. We want to make it as easy as possible for care seekers to understand their care options, find suitable care in the area they want, and ultimately pay for that care.
Making decisions about care
Setting up a Power of Attorney ensures your wishes are at the centre of any decisions made about your care.
Types of care
Whether you need a helping hand around the house or more specialist care, there are lots of support options available to help you stay in your own home.
Finding care
Knowing what care you need and how to find it isn’t always easy. We’ll show you how to find the right help when you need it.
Paying for care
Find out what financial support is available to help you pay for care, and what your options are if you need to cover the costs yourself.
Need help urgently?
If you need to get care in place straightaway, our team of care experts are on hand to guide you through the process. Your first telephone consultation is free. It can last up to 15 minutes and there's no need to proceed with any further services afterwards. Call us on
Freephone 0800 086 8170
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
We may monitor and record calls
What care means to your partner
If you’re being cared for at home or in a care home, it’s good to know exactly what support is available for your partner or spouse.
Local authority funding for your care needs
Find out how your local authority could help with your care costs.
Arranging respite care and temporary support
Short-term respite care might be just the thing to help you to recover after a stay in hospital or give an unpaid carer the break they need.
Help to pay for care: benefits
Here, we’ll explain what benefits are available to give you a little extra help if you need care.