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.