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Long Term Care

Last updated 29 April 2026

A box set that explains how the English care system works before any conversation about how to pay for care. It covers funding, assessments and the parties involved.

What's covered

Chapter Description
An introduction to long term care (8 mins) A summary of the five steps to take to better understand the care system.
Will the NHS pay for my care? (5 mins) Eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Nursing Care.
Getting a care needs assessment (4 mins) How to get a care needs assessment, what to consider and the local authority's role.
Getting a financial assessment for care (5 mins) How a financial assessment works and how income and assets affect eligibility for funding.
Deliberate deprivation of assets (4 mins) Why getting rid of assets won't necessarily help secure funding for care.
Getting a carers assessment (4 mins) How to get a carer's assessment and how the local authority can support someone in a caring role.

Total runtime: 29 minutes.

Who it's for

Clients — or their family members — who need to understand the English care system before exploring how care will be funded.

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