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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.

Home care

Organising home care

Many older people live independently with the help of family, friends and professional carers. Explore the different types of home care and how to arrange it.

Home care services

9 min read

If you’re finding it difficult to carry out personal care routines – such as washing or dressing – home care can provide the support you need to stay safe and independent in your own home.

How to choose a home care agency

8 min read

If you’re searching for care at home, use our step-by-step guide and checklist to find the best care provider for your needs.

Getting help at home from your local authority

5 min read

Many older people are eligible for help with their care needs from their local authority. Find out about the needs assessment and professional support.

Live-in care

9 min read

Live-in care enables you to stay in your own home rather than move to a care home. Find out how live-in care works and if it could suit you.

How to employ private carers

10 min read

We offer guidance on choosing and interviewing personal care assistants, with information about the legal issues and financial matters.

Introductory care agencies and service brokers

4 min read

Introduction agencies introduce carers to older people. Training and background checks are provided, but you employ the carer directly.

Home help and support with everyday tasks

5 min read

If you’re thinking of getting home help, find out about the different domestic support services available and how to choose the right one to suit your needs.

Occupational therapy

5 min read

If you have had an accident or illness, an occupational therapist can help you to regain your confidence. We explain how occupational therapy works.

Physiotherapy

4 min read

Physiotherapists can help older people with a range of conditions. Learn how a physio could help you and how to find one.

Quality and regulation of care providers

4 min read

National regulators check care providers in the UK: we explain who they are, their minimum standards and the process of care service inspections.

LGBT: making the best home care decisions for you

6 min read

We explore how to find a home care service that works for you if you’re lesbian, gay, bi and/or trans. And if you’re worried about being treated differently, know that the law is on your side.

Finding home care for someone who doesn't speak English

4 min read

Finding the right home care for a non-English speaker can be a challenge – here are our tips on overcoming it.

Making home care decisions that reflect your faith

3 min read

Faith-centred home care provision can be hard to come by – we explore how you might find an option that works best for you.

Real-life stories

Hall's story

70 | STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

Read Hall’s story about arranging home care for his mother, Doris, to allow her to remain living independently in her own home.

David's story

NORTH LONDON

Read David’s story about arranging live-in care for his aunt, and how the family ensured she received the best support, particularly when carers changed.

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