Guides, by stage of the journey

Everything here is free, written in plain English, and organised around the 7-stage Journey so you can find exactly what your family needs right now.

Trusted organisations

We’ll always point you to the official source. These are the organisations we trust and reference throughout our guides.

Age UKAdvice line and factsheets on every aspect of later life, including care funding. ageuk.org.uk
Citizens AdviceFree, impartial guidance on benefits, care funding and your rights. citizensadvice.org.uk
NHSHealth information, plus social care and support guides. nhs.uk
Carers UKSupport, community and expert advice for unpaid carers. carersuk.org
GOV.UKThe official source for LPAs, Carer’s Allowance, care funding rules and more. gov.uk
CQCThe Care Quality Commission. Inspection reports for every care home in England. cqc.org.uk