Many people wonder where to start when thinking about care homes. In this section, you can:

Get tips on how to choose a care home and print out a checklist of things to look for.

We also suggest what your next step should be Find out about the different types of care homes, and what some of the descriptions mean

Find out about the different ways of paying for care; who will pay for what, and what help is available

Get the contact details of organisations which may be able to help or offer information and advice

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