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No matter what your situation is, it's important to make the most of your money, be aware of the benefits which you may be entitled to and know your legal rights.
Many people may benefit from independent financial advice including:
The Money Helper is a free, independent service set up by government and funded by a levy on the financial services industry where you can find information about funding long-term care.
The advice and information is available online, over the phone and face to face.
How to fund your long term care - beginners guide
0300 500 5000
SOLLA is a not-for-profit organisation which provides a database of financial advisors who specialise in giving advice on finances in later life, enabling you to plan ahead or to make the most of your money once you reach retirement and older age. All advisors on the database have to prove that they meet appropriate criteria and have the right qualifications before they are accredited by SOLLA. You can use it to find a local advisor.
Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA)
0845 303 2909
Age UK can provide information on choosing and paying for care. The information on finances in this leaflet applies to adults of all ages.
Paying for care and support at home - factsheet
Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering, Barking and Dagenham Advice for 65+
The Ripple Centre, 121-125 Ripple Road, Barking, IG11 7FN
020 8532 7354
Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering
barkinganddagenhamadviceageuk@gmail.com
Opening Times: Mon-Wed-Fri 9am to 1pm
DABD (uk) expert advisors carry out a free income maximisation check to establish entitlements to benefits and tax credits. They can help with any forms that need to be completed and if necessary, refer to other services or schemes that may be able to help.
020 8252 5340
Tax Help for Older People (TOP) independent free tax advice service for older people on low incomes who cannot afford to pay for professional advice. It doesn't matter where you live; they have a team of 20 and over 500 volunteers who can help. Advice is given depending on your situation and your query, and can be by telephone, a face to face meeting, post or by email. If your household income is less than £17,000 (after tax) per year and you are over 60, you will qualify for free tax advice.
0845 601 3321 (local call)