Information Where to go for legal advice Our Dementia Connect support line advisers can’t offer you professional legal advice. But they can tell you about organisations that may be able to.
Advice How to navigate the current social care system if you are affected by dementia Seeking support from the social care system can be daunting, particularly for people affected by dementia who face many other daily challenges. We have guidance to help you navigate this complex process, including where to go for further help and information. 12 May 2021
Information Dementia doesn’t change your right to vote on 6 May With local elections just around the corner, it’s a good time to remember that people with dementia have the same right to vote as everyone else. 30 April 2021 28
Advice Planning ahead as a person with dementia People with dementia can put plans in place now that will be helpful in the future. This includes thinking about housing options for when living alone isn't possible.
Information Enduring power of attorney in Northern Ireland - other resources Find other useful organisations and resources relating to Enduring power of attorney and controllership in Northern Ireland.
Advice How to make an Enduring power of attorney in Northern Ireland Read information to help if you are making an Enduring power of attorney (EPA) in Northern Ireland.
Advice Who can be an attorney in Northern Ireland? You can choose anyone you want to be your attorney, as long as they are 18 or over and are not bankrupt. You can have as many attorneys as you wish but it is usual to have between one and four.
Information Paying for care in Northern Ireland - other resources Find out more about organisations who can help with paying for care.
Advice Paying for care in Northern Ireland - complaints and FAQs Read our guidance on making official complaints about paying for care, as well as the most frequently asked questions about care fees.
Advice Care home fees in Northern Ireland If you need care provided in a residential or nursing home, you may have to contribute towards the cost of your care.
Advice Paying for care and support at home in Northern Ireland HSC trusts can choose when to charge for care and support provided in your own home. If the trust has decided that you need care provided at home, they will then decide whether or not you need to pay for it.
Advice Paying for dementia care and support in Northern Ireland Read about the different ways to pay for care in Northern Ireland, and the amount you might be expected to pay.
