How do I find out about paying for permanent residential care?

Q	How do I find out about paying for permanent residential care?
A	Age UK produce good information on this. See here: http://www.ageuk.org.uk/home-and-care/care-homes/paying-for-permanent-residential-care/ You can also call them on 0800 678 1174 for information and advice

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Dementia Support Group: Bitterne | Wednesday 27th May

In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting.
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In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting.

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Enable Ability offers long term befriending support, to take service users out, who are either socially isolated or severely restricted due to their disability. Hours and activities can be chosen by the service user and their befriender to provide a varied lifestyle. Service users have the same Befriender every week providing them with consistency and reliability in their life.
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Holiday Homes Trust

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The Happy Healing Hut

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Healthwatch Southampton Care Homes Project

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Hampshire PA Finder

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After Umbrage

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Carer's Cards

Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role
Carer's Assessments

Carer's assessments evaluate your need for support and services and eligibility for a personal wellbeing payment
Contact us

How to get in touch
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Click to find quick links for support workers, carers cards, emergency plans and carers assessments
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Refer a Carer

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