Over the last 40 years the average size of a family in the UK has fallen, according to the latest figures by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
New data released by the government in the ‘General Lifestyle Survey… Read More
Continuing Care in the UK Blog
The Cheselden Blog keeps you up to date with what's happening with us, stop by for regular updates for updates.
How to Protect your Home from Care Fees
The New NHS Landscape…What does this mean for you?
As of 1st April 2013, NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments will be handled by the newly formed Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).
CCGs are groups of GPs that will, from next month, be legally responsible for designing local health services in … Read More
Have you wrongly paid for care? Act fast!
The NHS Continuing Healthcare deadline is imminent. It is the last chance that you will have to reclaim unfairly paid care home fees and with the cut-off date looming, we are asking you if you have submitted a request for … Read More
Charity Warning: Most Care Home Dementia Patients Have a Poor Quality of Life
Most people living in care homes that have dementia do not have a good quality of life, a charity has warned.
The Alzheimer’s Society has issued this stark warning as it has been revealed that 80% of people in residential … Read More
Independent Review Launched To Better Patient Care
An independent review has been initiated by the government to improve training for healthcare workers and care assistants, it has been announced.
Led by Camilla Cavendish, a journalist from The Times, the review will look at how the UK can … Read More
How much are Care Homes?
We have previously written about how care fees are calculated. We talked about what financial aspects the state looks at to assess your level of care; including income and capital.
But how much are the care homes themselves though?
Health … Read More
Care Costs Capped At £75K: How Will Affect You?
Rumours have been rife since October 2011 that a long-term care fees cap will be implemented by the government.
The whole of the UK has been anticipating an announcement by Jeremy Hunt, the health minister, to find out how much … Read More
What Can The Family Do To Help Towards Financial Care?
We are living in an aging population; our parents and grandparents are living longer than ever before. And whilst on the whole people can look forward to good health, 75% of those aged over 65 years-old are living with a … Read More
What Happens to Care Fees When A Person Goes Into Hospital?
There may come a time when you need to move into a care home. This will mean that your levels of care and finances will be assessed, to determine how much financial support you will obtain from the government.
But … Read More