care home handbook

Counsel and Care has published a new Care Home Handbook. Fully updated with the support of the Department of Health, this 56-page handbook includes a foreword by Phil Hope, Minister of State for Care Services. This new edition provides vital information for anyone who may be considering care in a care home, and for people who are exploring options on behalf of someone they advise or care for.

The Care Home Handbook sets out clearly the rights that a person has, the choices they can make depending on their situation, and the control and independence they should be able to retain throughout. It guides the reader through the different options available for funding care and gives advice on how to choose a care home that suits a person's individual needs.

It is available to download free of charge below.

Care Home Handbook

Please also download the insert accompanying the handbook which includes the updated benefit figures and capital limits for April 2010-11.

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