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Information Could Pension credit help you to make ends meet if you’re struggling to get by on your pension? Pension credit could top up your weekly income while also giving you access to other types of help. Pension credit could top up your weekly income while also giving you access to other types of help. ... 01 April 2022
Real stories Help for people affected by dementia when appealing against a decision about NHS continuing healthcare Many people with dementia are refused an NHS continuing healthcare package, but our volunteers can support people who appeal. Many people with dementia are refused an NHS continuing healthcare package, but our volunteers can support people who appeal. ... 31 January 2022
Information Giving gifts on behalf of a person with dementia when you’re their attorney There are specific rules about the kinds of gifts you can give, and what’s counted as a ‘gift’ can be surprising. There are specific rules about the kinds of gifts you can give, and what’s counted as a ‘gift’ can be surprising. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories How rising energy bills are leaving people with dementia in the cold Paul Monaghan is living with dementia and has been feeling the cold. With energy bills on the rise, he wonders if it will soon become difficult to heat the whole house. Paul Monaghan is living with dementia and has been feeling the cold. With energy bills on the rise, he wonders if it will soon become difficult to heat the whole house. ... 17 January 2022
Information How to deal with debt when someone has dementia Advice about what you can do if a relative or friend who has dementia has built up debts. Advice about what you can do if a relative or friend who has dementia has built up debts. ... 30 July 2021
Information Tag: Information. Accessing and sharing information on behalf of a person with dementia This booklet gives practical advice on handling someone's personal information to help them manage their affairs, or when managing their affairs for them. Read more
Real stories Creating a way to help a person with dementia be financially independent and secure Jayne Sibley in Southampton tells us how her parents’ dementia inspired a new debit card and phone app to help people safely manage their everyday spending. Jayne Sibley in Southampton tells us how her parents’ dementia inspired a new debit card and phone app to help people safely manage their everyday spending. ... 01 June 2021
Information Being involved in someone’s assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding Advice about whether you should be involved when a relative or friend is assessed for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding, and steps you can take if you haven’t been included. Advice about whether you should be involved when a relative or friend is assessed for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding, and steps you can take if you haven’t been included. ... 01 June 2021
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. 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
Research Tag: Research. Sibstar: An innovative partnership with Alzheimer's Society Alzheimer’s Society have partnered with Sibstar to develop an entirely new financial product specifically designed for people living with dementia. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Managing money as a person with dementia There are ways to make it easier for people with dementia to manage their money. This includes staying protected from financial scams. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Paying for care in Northern Ireland - useful organisations Find out more about organisations who can help with paying for care. Read more