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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.

Financing care

Organising financial affairs

We look at how to help someone manage finances in later life, from Power of Attorney to third-party mandates.

Helping a loved one to manage their finances

7 min read

If you have a relative who needs help with managing their finances – or if you you need some help with your own finances – read our tips for how to make managing money simpler in later life.

10 steps to healthy finances in later life

12 min read

From reviewing your pension options to making a will, we’ve rounded up the key things to think about when putting a financial plan in place for later life

Power of Attorney in England and Wales

7 min read

With a Power of Attorney you can appoint someone to act on your behalf in the future. We explain how to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney and which other options are available.

Filling in the Power of Attorney form

4 min read

Here are some useful hints and tips for where to get a Power of Attorney form and how to fill it in.

Power of Attorney in Scotland

5 min read

Here we look at the different types of Power of Attorney in Scotland and explain how to set them up and how they work.

Power of Attorney in Northern Ireland

5 min read

Here, we look at the different types of Power of Attorney for Northern Ireland and explain how to set them up and how they work.

Paying for care in later life: a free guide from Which?

2 min read

Download our free guide to paying for care in later life. The guide covers the main care options, how much they cost and how to apply for financial support.

Real-life stories

Sophie's story

53 | OXFORD

Read Sophie’s story as she helped her mother manage her finances and arranged lasting Power of Attorney.

Nigel's story

65 | WEST MIDLANDS

Read Nigel’s story about setting up Lasting Power of Attorney in advance and how it made taking care of his mother’s finances much more simple.

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