Care Information — Care Choices

Two older adults sit on a sofa, smiling whilst looking at a laptop. One holds a mug, and both appear engaged in a conversation as they explore care information together. — **How to get Social Care**
Click here for all you need to know about getting social care support.

staying independent — **Staying Independent at Home**
Click here to view information on how you can stay independent at home.

**Paying for Care**
Click here for all you need to know about paying for care.

**Choosing a Care Home**
Click here for information about care homes, the types available, and fees.

how to get social care — **Housing with Care**
Click here to find out about the different housing with care schemes available.

support for carer — **Support for Carers**
Click here to find out about the support available for carers.

care in your home — **Care in your Own Home**
Click here for information on Home Care.

making adaptations — **Making Adaptations to your Home**
Click here for information on making changes to your home.

**Live-in Care**
Click here to find out about live-in care services.

**Specialist Services**
Click here to view information on specialist services available for those with disabilities.

living with dementia — **Living with Dementia**
Click here to find out about living with and supporting those who live with dementia.

**End of Life Care**
Click here for information on palliative and end of life care.

**Accessing Care Services in Scotland**
Click here to find out about Care and support available in Scotland

**Accessing Care Services in Wales**
Click here to find out about Care and Support available in Wales

**Checklists**
Click here to download our handy care home, homecare and dementia care checklists.

Getting started

First steps when you think you might need care.

How to get social care

Needs assessments, eligibility and arranging care through your local authority.

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Staying independent at home

Equipment, small changes and support that help you stay at home for longer.

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Making adaptations to your home

From grab rails to stairlifts — changes that make your home safer and easier.

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Services for carers

Assessments, breaks and support for people who look after someone.

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Types of care

The different kinds of care and support available.

Care in your own home

Visiting carers and home care agencies that support you where you live.

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Live-in care

A dedicated carer living in your home, providing round-the-clock support.

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Housing with care

Retirement living, extra care and sheltered housing options explained.

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Choosing a care home

What to look for, questions to ask and how to compare care homes.

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Specialist services

Care for complex needs, conditions and specialist support services.

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Paying & specialist

Funding care and support for specific needs.

Paying for care

Care fees, means testing, self-funding and local authority support.

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Living with dementia

Practical advice and support for people living with dementia and families.

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End of life & palliative care

Planning ahead, palliative care and support at the end of life.

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Checklists

Printable checklists to help you plan, compare and ask the right questions.

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Elsewhere in the UK

How care works in Wales and Scotland.

Accessing care services in Wales

How social care assessments and funding work in Wales.

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Accessing care services in Scotland

How social care assessments and funding work in Scotland.

Coming soon