Pensioners have been warned they may have to remortgage their homes to pay for personal care

November 7, 2011   Carers, disability, Older care

Remortgage to pay for your care… even in your own home, pensioners warned

 

  • Plans blasted as ‘smash and grab raid’ on incomes
  • Proposals in Andrew Dilnot report would see homes included in means test

By Tim Shipman

Last updated at 7:18 AM on 7th November 2011

Pensioners have been warned they may have to remortgage their homes to pay for personal care – even if they don’t go into a residential home.

Under plans being considered by ministers, pensioners who need help washing, feeding and clothing themselves would be forced to seek equity release on their homes to pay for the help.

The plans were last night branded a ‘smash and grab raid’ on the incomes of the elderly.

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Look out for dementia warning signs, families urged

November 7, 2011   Alzheimer’s, Carers, dementia
7 November 2011 Last updated at 01:33

More than 800,000 people in the UK have dementia – and many are never diagnosed
By Jane Hughes Health correspondent, BBC News
 820,000 people in the UK have dementia

Families are being urged to look out for the warning signs of dementia when they visit their elderly relatives.

It is part of a government advertising campaign in England aimed at encouraging early diagnosis.

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Carers are asked to give their views

November 6, 2011   Carers, charities, disability, Older care

Care views are wanted

PEOPLE who use care services in Central Beds are being asked to pinpoint the priorities for reform on the Social Care System.

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