FSSC sets out 'later life accreditation' standards

The FSSC says the accreditation will help people identify advisers who empathise with older clients, understand the specific issues relating to older clients and can give them appropriate advice to meet their needs. It states: “Clients will also be assured that later life advisers (LLAs) will be sensitive and understanding of their needs and be able to evaluate these in the context of other related issues that arise when working with older clients. In particular a LLA, having identified a specific need would, if necessary, refer their client to appropriate specialists dealing in areas suc...