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Should you stay in your own home or move to a care home or a sheltered housing scheme? We explain how to find housing that best suits your needs.
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Community care

A little extra support at home could mean you don't have to move out yet.

Find out about getting help in your home

Happy woman in care homeCare homes

This section can help you decide whether a care home is right for you, and how to arrange and pay for your care.

Learn about care homes

An older woman climbing the stairs in her houseRepairs and adaptations

Improvements to your home could allow you to live there for longer, and you could even get a grant.

Find out more
 
 
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