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Later Life Care

Use our simple tool to find out how much care might cost and what financial support is available.

Care homes and support at home near you

Use our directory to find local care homes, home care agencies and carer support services across the UK.

Which? Wills

From writing your will, to setting up your Power of Attorney, Which? is here to help you make important decisions for your future.

Carers & caring

Benefits for carers

If you are a carer you may be able to claim benefits such as Carer’s Allowance or Carer’s Credit. We explain how to get assessed and what’s available.

Carer’s Allowance

5 min read

Find out if you could apply for Carer’s Allowance, a government benefit to help you financially if you care for someone for more than 35 hours a week.

Carer’s Allowance form: checklist and tips

2 min read

Applying for Carer’s Allowance may seem daunting at first, but our checklist will guide you through the process and help you fill in the form correctly.

Carer’s assessment

5 min read

If you care for someone it may be helpful to arrange a carer’s assessment to see if you’re eligible for support – we explain the process.

How to get a carer’s assessment

6 min read

Find out how to apply and prepare for a carer’s assessment and discover what to expect throughout the process.

Carer’s Credit

2 min read

Find out if you could apply for Carer’s Credit, a National Insurance credit that helps with gaps in your record if you can’t work due to being a carer.