SOLLA accreditation explained — what it means, why it matters when funding care, how it differs from a general financial adviser, and how to find one near you.

Care needs assessments explained — what they involve, how to request one from your local council, what happens if you disagree, and why an independent assessment can make a difference

Independent care advisers explained — what they do, how they differ from care home placement agencies, why independence matters, and when to use one.

The Court of Protection is a specialist court in England and Wales that makes decisions about the personal welfare, property and financial affairs of people who lack mental capacity and do not have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. It is the formal legal route for managing someone's affairs when no other authority exists.

Discharge to Assess explained — what it means, your rights during hospital discharge, and how to avoid a rushed placement decision under time pressure.

The CHC Checklist explained — what it is, who completes it, what happens if it is positive or negative, and what to do if you think it was done wrong

MDT assessments explained — what they are, who is involved, when they happen, and what they mean for NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility.

Care financial assessments explained — what they look at, how they work, what counts as capital, and how to prepare. Plain-English guide from Local Care Adviser.

Supported living explained — what it is, who it is for, how it differs from a care home, and how it is funded. Plain-English guide from Local Care Adviser

Extra care housing explained — what it is, how it differs from a care home, who it suits, and how to access it. Plain-English guide from Local Care Adviser.

Domiciliary care explained in plain English — what it includes, who provides it, what it costs, and how it is funded. Free guide from Local Care Adviser

Respite care explained — what it is, how to access it, who can fund it, and how to use it as a trial before committing to a permanent care placement

Live-in care explained — what it involves, who it suits, what it costs in 2025, and how it compares to a care home. Plain-English guide from Local Care Adviser.

Dementia care explained — from early-stage home support to specialist nursing homes. Find out what to look for, what it costs locally, and how to access funding

Nursing care explained — what makes it different from residential care, who needs it, what it costs, and how NHS funding applies. Plain-English guide

Residential care explained simply — what it includes, who it is for, what it costs in 2025, and how to find the right home. Free guide from Local Care Adviser.

NHS-Funded Nursing Care explained — what it is, who gets it, how much it pays, and how it differs from NHS Continuing Healthcare. Plain-English guide.

Direct payments explained — what they are, who can receive them, how they give you more control over care, and what responsibilities come with them.

Personal budgets explained in plain English. Find out what a personal budget is, how it is calculated, and how it gives you more control over care arrangements.

Care home top-up payments explained plainly. Find out what they are, who can legally pay them, what your rights are, and what to watch out for before you sign anything