Your care

If you need extra help with your care, you can ask for a care needs assessment from your local council. They will work out what help you need and how they can support you.

There's plenty of equipment and aids you can get to help make life easier, such as home adaptations, smart devices and assistive technology.

If you're considering a move to a care home, make sure you have as much information as possible about what to look for, what you can afford and how to make the move as easy as possible.

If you're working out how to pay for care, make sure you’ve considered all your options. Start by getting a care needs assessment from your local council to get expert advice on the care you need.

There may come a time when you’re unable to express your wishes about your care and medical treatment. Advance decisions and advance statements let you record your wishes now, so they can be respected if this situation arises.

A power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone you trust the authority to help you make decisions, or to make them for you if you‘re unable to. There are different types for different circumstances.

If you experience problems with your care, you can take action to put things right and protect yourself.