In September 2021, the government set out a new plan for adult social care in England. The main aims are to: Whilst much of the Build Back Better plan is about health and social care, it impacts on long term care provisions too. The main headline if you’re approaching retirement and trying to assess the […]
Long Term Care Planning
Long-term care: why you need to plan now
There’s good news for anyone about to retire – you may have over 30 years of retirement to enjoy! As we revealed in our previous article, a recent EU report states that: “There will be close to half a million centenarians in the EU-27 by 2050.” Given that most people retire around the age of […]
Long-term care: financial assessment and future planning
Moving into senior residential care may not be high on your priority list at present. However, it’s worth thinking about in advance to make sure you have plans in place if and when you need to act. That doesn’t automatically imply that the moment you have problems getting the lid off your jar of marmalade, […]
Care in later life
Making the difficult choice between live-in care and a care home One of the biggest challenges of the 21st century is Britain’s ageing population. As later-life care becomes more prevalent, whether you are considering this for yourself or a relative, covering the costs involved can be significant. As we get older, the care and support […]
