Long Term Care

Care for the elderly and disabled at home are currently enjoying a high political profile.

Advisers must balance the need to provide the right advice with staying on the correct side of the risk and legal framework, writes Julie Darlington, director of regulation at 2plan Wealth Management.

The Law Commission has called for a shakeup of outdated laws governing care provided to the elderly and disabled.

Chris Smallwood, CEO of 2plan Wealth Management, looks at how advisers can help clients prepare for their care needs in old age.

Faced with prohibitively expensive products, advisers are shunning long-term care.

Adviser Equitycare has merged with Better Retirement's domiciliary care brand - Paying for Care at Home.

Charlotte Moore looks at the qualifications IFAs need to be able to advise on long-term care.

Long term care is not something that many people prepare for in advance and people tend to be unaware of the options available to them. What do you see as the key options available to someone who may be in need of care (either in the home or in residential...

Long term care is a difficult subject for advisers to bring up with clients. However, there are a number of solutions available for those looking to fund care provision

Individuals should contribute towards future long term care costs but insurers will face a difficult task providing schemes to suit, according to a survey conducted by law firm Pinsent Masons LLP.