When moving into a care home the amount of pension you receive will NOT change. Eligibility for benefits will change, however. This is all very dependent on if you are self-funding or relying on help from your local authority. Pensions are something that can get understandably be forgotten in the route of going to a care home as it isn’t on the forefront of the family or loved one’s mind. However, it should be, this money could help to pay your loved one’s bills, pay for part of their care or help them to not worry about money for some time so they can focus on recovery, health and care.
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