Will they take the house to pay for care?
Quick summary For care at home, no. The value of the house someone lives in is not counted when the
Funding
Home care and power of attorney: a solicitor’s guide
Quick summary A health and welfare attorney can decide where the donor lives and what care they receive, once the
The power of attorney most families forget
Quick summary There are two lasting powers of attorney, not one. Most people set up the property and financial affairs
Help for family carers in Cheshire East
Quick summary You are entitled to a carer’s assessment in your own right, free, whether or not the person you
Carer’s Allowance 2026: who can claim and how much
Quick summary If you care 35 hours a week or more, Carer’s Allowance is £86.45 a week in 2026/27. The
Winter Fuel Payment 2026 and keeping a cold house warm
Quick summary Cold homes cause falls, chest infections and hospital admissions. For winter 2026 to 2027 the Winter Fuel Payment
Council Tax discount for dementia: how to claim
Quick summary A person medically certified as severely mentally impaired is disregarded for Council Tax. If they live alone that
Pension Credit: the benefit that unlocks everything else
Quick summary Pension Credit tops up a low income in retirement, and claiming it opens the door to Council Tax
Why do I feel dizzy when I stand up?
Quick summary That head swim when you get out of a chair usually means your blood pressure is dropping as
Balance exercises you can do in the kitchen
Quick summary You do not need a gym or a class. You need a worktop to hold and ten minutes
