Long Term Care

The Personal Finance Society (PFS) is seeking clarity from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) on whether advisers will need extra qualifications on long term care (LTC) insurance to remain independent post-RDR.

HSBC encouraged bank staff to refer customers to the Nursing Home Fees Agency (NHFA), according to an alleged training video.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called for regulatory changes on financial products in the long term care sector.

The Health Committee report on Social Care is making recommendations having failed to understand the technicalities behind the Dilnot Report, Partnership has said.

MPs on the Health Select Committee (HSC) have urged the government to stimulate the long term care (LTC) insurance market.

Long-term care (LTC) planning is one of the most sensitive areas of advice to give to a client, particularly where Alzheimers is concerned.

Andrew Dilnot's call for financial services to engage in long-term care funding is not being given any stimulus according to Partnership managing director for care, Chris Horlick.

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Chris Horlick discusses the role pensions and equity release can play in funding long term care

The government is expected to recommend a cap on long-term care (LTC) fees of between £50,000 and £60,000, according to a report.