Finding a Care Home

Moving into a care home can be difficult and distressing.  If you have explored the other possibilities (such as care and support at home or a move to sheltered accommodation) and are sure that moving into a care home is the best option these pages will help you find a suitable care home, explain how care homes are regulated and provide information on paying for care. We also provide links to other organisations offering advice and support.

Article		Description
	Choosing a Care Home	Guidance on choosing a suitable care home
	Paying For Your Care Home	How we work out how much you should pay towards your care home fees if you qualify for financial help from Social Services
	Property Disregard and Delayed Payments	Two schemes to help you if you need to sell your home to pay for your care home
	Standards of Care in Care Homes	How care standards are monitored and what to do if you are unhappy with the the care provided by a care home
	Rules for Getting Help With Care Home Costs	The rules for deciding how much you will have to pay for your care home
	Other Sources of Help and Advice	Organisations offering advice and support on moving into a care home
	Adult Protection/Safeguarding Adults From Abuse	Information and advice on protecting vulnerable adults from abuse