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Care Home Resources Wales
Practical guides, funding information and clear advice to help people understand care homes in Wales and make informed decisions for themselves or a loved one.
Choosing a Care Home in Wales
Cornerstone guide covering care types, what to look for on visits, CIW inspection reports and questions to ask before you decide.
Read guidePaying for Care Homes in Wales
Understand who pays for care in Wales, how assessments work and the funding routes to explore.
Read guideCare Home Costs
What affects care home fees in Wales, from care type to location, plus questions to ask each provider.
Read guideResidential vs Nursing Homes
The key differences between residential and nursing care, and how to work out which is right.
Read guideDementia Care Guide
What specialist dementia care looks like in Wales and what to consider when choosing a home.
Read guideRespite Care
Short-term stays that give family carers a break and give loved ones extra support.
Read guideNHS Continuing Healthcare
An introduction to NHS Continuing Healthcare funding and how it is assessed in Wales.
Read guideAttendance Allowance
How Attendance Allowance can help older people with the extra costs of personal care.
Read guideCare Home Checklist
A downloadable-style checklist of things to look for and ask when you visit a care home.
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