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What is Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition caused by the breakdown or death of nerve cells (neurons) in a specific part of the brain called the Substantia Nigra. These cells, when healthy, produce an essential hormone called dopamine, so when enough...
When is the right time to move into a care home?
When is a care home right for Mum? If there is one question care professional gets asked more often than any other question when a family visits a care home for the first time, it is: ‘When is a care home right for mum?’ or ‘How will I know it is the right time for my...
The importance of exercise for arthritis
Almost all healthcare advice, online or in person, will encourage those living with rheumatoid arthritis to take regular exercise. There is a lot of evidence that keeping active and taking regular exercise can help to ease symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It can also...
Stopping people with dementia becoming lonely and isolated
None of us wants to be lonely or become isolated and alone, but unfortunately, for people living with dementia, this is a common side effect. Many older people become lonely and socially isolated, but for those living with dementia this is an even bigger issue. ...
Section 117 After-Care
What is section 117 after-care? Some people who have been in hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983, i.e. were “sectioned” may be entitled to receive ongoing care and support after they leave hospital. The basic premise of 117 (‘one-one-seven’) after-care is that...
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested allowance payable to eligible older people to help pay for any extra costs that their care and support requires. Eligibility To qualify and receive Attendance Allowance you must: Have reached State Pension age Have a...
Dementia Council Tax rebate
There is a council tax rebate that is available for people living with dementia if they fulfil several criteria. It is called the Severe Mental Impairment exemption and it relates to many more conditions than just dementia. Severe Mental Impairment may sound quite...
Deferred Payment
A Deferred Payment Agreement is an arrangement with your local authority- essentially a loan. This loan is secured against the value of your house at a set, and often low, interest rate. The main purpose of the Deferred Payment is to help the resident pay for their...
The 12-Week Property Disregard
The 12-week property disregard is designed to provide individuals the breathing space to sell their property by paying their care home fees for the first 12 weeks. The council will pay your care home fees for these 12 weeks, or until your property sells, depending...
When will the NHS pay for care home fees?
One of the most asked questions, and incidentally one of the worst-answered, is ‘when is someone eligible for the NHS to fund their care?’ This is a deeply misunderstood subject, but we will try and pick through some of the broader details here. For more information...
