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Sign up to the Finura DigestYour guide to care fees planning
18 Aug 26
Understanding how care fees work can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re making decisions for yourself or a loved one. This guide explains the key steps involved, from powers of attorney and care needs assessments to funding options, benefits and local authority support.
It also explores the different types of care available and highlights ways to plan for care costs with confidence, helping you make informed decisions and secure the right support when it’s needed most.
Download the guide to learn
- The key legal, financial and practical steps to take when care is needed, including powers of attorney, deputyship orders and care needs assessments
- How care is funded, including NHS Continuing Healthcare, local authority support, benefits and allowances that could help meet care costs
- The different types of care available, from home care and live-in care to residential, nursing and dementia care, and how to assess the right option
- How financial assessments work, when your property may be taken into account, and the funding solutions available to help pay for long-term care
