RESIDENTIAL AND NURSING HOMES

There will be occasions, when the level of care which is needed cannot practically or cost-effectively be provided in your own home on a permanent basis. Therefore consideration will need to be given to the facilities provided by residential and nursing homes as a longer term arrangement. Coming to terms with this situation can be extremely traumatic for everyone concerned. Many of our preconceptions about care homes are very often far removed from reality. There are a range and variety of care homes to suit every taste and preference. When people actually visit a home for the first time, a reaction of 'I had no idea it would be like this' is commonplace.

The decision to enter care may mean giving up your own home, and this is understandably a step which may be taken with a degree of reluctance. However, residential care does provide the benefit of security, companionship and 24 hour care and overall can offer a positive alternative.

	Providers of residential and nursing care Details of care providers and how to contact them
	Benefit entitlements Benefits which are likely to be payable if residential or nursing care is required
	Paying for residential and nursing care An outline of how residential and nursing might be paid for.
	Associated issues An introduction to other issues which should be considered
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