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Information and advice on all the benefits that you can claim, including pension credit, council tax reduction and carers allowance
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Read our housing and care information and advice on topics such as care homes, housing benefit, home safety and security, home insurance and information for carers.
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Information about the benefits available to help pay for care in your own home.
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Do you know what benefits you’re entitled to? You can check quickly and easily - with our online personalised benefits calculator.
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Information about benefits entitlements that are calculated on your income and savings.
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Information about housing benefits
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the different bereavement benefits - including Bereavement Support Payment, Bereavement Allowance, Widowed Parent's Allowance, and Bereavement Payment - eligiblity criteria, and how to claim.
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if you want to live independently but need a bit more support, or if you want to live in a smaller and easier-to-manage home. Some common features of sheltered housing include: help from a scheme manager ... in a particular scheme, make sure you understand what is available and how it is paid for. Meals, help around the home and personal care services such as help with bathing are not usually provided. However
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Need help at home? You can get help with everything from personal care to home security - find out how and where to get assistance.
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Finding the right care home for you or your loved one can be a tricky issue. We take you through the steps, and share our care home checklist.
