Support and guidance

Help from our independent care experts

1. How to choose the right care home

   When it comes to choosing the right care home, the first thing to decide is whether a nursing or residential home is required. A residential home is a safe place where 24 hour care and support is provided. A nursing home is very like a residential care home, the main...

2. Care home costs in the UK

   Care home fees and costs in the UK can vary across geographical areas and from home to home. Whether you are preparing to move into a care home, or simply beginning to research the costs of care homes in the UK, we can help. Choose from a selection of easy-to-understand guides that explain typical care home costs and funding in your area.

3. What to ask when looking for care

   We’ve prepared a simple set of 10 questions you can ask while visiting care homes, and 10 questions you can ask while talking with domiciliary care providers, who support you in your home. You may find it useful to bring a copy of these questions along to your meeting, and to add your own personal questions in advance.