Choosing care or later-life accommodation is a significant decision, and it is important to take time to understand the available options.
A care assessment can help establish whether home care, independent living, residential care or nursing support is most appropriate. Visiting different settings, asking questions and considering both present and future needs will help you make an informed choice that supports independence for as long as possible.
It is also important to explore how care will be funded at an early stage. Depending on individual circumstances, support may be available through the local authority, the NHS or benefits and allowances.
As eligibility rules and financial thresholds can change, consider obtaining specialist care fees advice. Belong carries out financial and care assessments and can signpost customers to further information and, where appropriate, support applications for funding or benefits.