Will I have to sell my home to pay care fees?You might find that you have to sell your home to pay for your care but this won't always be the case. For example, if your partner, or a relative over 60 or who has a disability still lives in the house, you won't have to.
Is there any extra money I could be claiming?Do you know what benefits you might be able to claim? Read about some of the key ones available to older people
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