Information, advice and guidance services

National Careline

The National Careline offers free support and information on care to older people and their families through its helpline and website. They provide guidance on:

• care options
• planning ahead
• accessing help
• home safety
• funding care

Guidance on making care choices

Which? Later Life Care website provides information and guidance on making care choices including funding options, housing options and help to stay independent in your own home.

The Age UK website has useful factsheets on money matters, health and care needs and provide a national advice line for older people and their families.

The Independent Age website has advice guides and leaflets on a range of topics from finding the care you need to staying connected with others. They also provide a free helpline.

Financial advisors and legal services

The Society of later life advisers website helps people find accredited financial advisers who are knowledgeable about planning for later life. 

Solicitors for the Elderly is a national organisation who provider their members with expert training and best practice. For further information visit the Solicitors for the Elderly website.

Search for solicitors who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) on the Law Society website.

For further advice, information and guidance services can be found on the community directory.