Posted on:
October 8th, 2024
Last reviewed:
January 3rd, 2025
Is there someone I can speak to on the phone regarding care planning?
Thinking about your care needs, either now or in the future, can be daunting. Many people feel reassured by actually talking this through with someone, independent of their family and people who are close to them. Here are some useful numbers of organisations who can help with this: Age UK 0800 678 1602 Independent Age 0800 319 6789 Money Helper 0800 111 3797 The Family Rights Group 0808 801 0366 You might also benefit from speaking to a specialist care fees financial adviser who can help you with planning and potential costs. You can find one hereOther relevant FAQs you might like...
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