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Supported housing and care homes

Guide to supported housing schemes for over 50s

Overview of the different areas covered in this section

Guide to care homes for over 50s

Information on care homes, choosing a care home and paying for the care

Support when you can't stay in your own home

Help if you can't stay in your home, such as sheltered housing and moving house

Residential care and nursing homes and benefits (health and well-being section)

How a permanent or temporary stay may affect your entitlement to receive benefit

Your home, your assets and your residential care or nursing home fees (health and well-being section)

What happens to your home and other property when you go into a care home

Your residential care and nursing home and your personal belongings (health and well-being section)

Care homes' policies on pets, furniture and other personal belongings