When you plan your care and support for now or the future, it may help to speak to a qualified Independent Financial Adviser.
An IFA can help you understand the options there are to pay for your care.
To find out more about IFA's and how to pay for your long term care, on the Money Advice Service website.
If you or someone you care for needs care and support, you could get benefits to help with the cost, even if you have savings.
Check you're getting the correct benefits.
Some IFA’s charge for their time, others offer a free consultation or free general advice.
When you choose an IFA make sure they have:
The council does not vet IFA’s, and is not responsible or liable for the advice or services they give.
To find an IFA that specialises in older people's financial needs, on the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA).
Find a retirement adviser on the Money Advice Service website.
Find a solicitor on the Law Society website.
To get financial information and advice from Age UK, phone 01273 720 603 or send an email to info@ageuk-bh.org.uk.
Find out how much care costs, and the options for paying on the Paying for Care website.
Get free information and advice about housing and care options, on the FirstStop website.