FirstStop Advice is an independent, free service offering advice and information for older people, their families and carers about housing and care options in later life
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Advice Line only
Where do they provide service from?
From the Advice Line below
Telephone
0800 377 7070
Email
info@firststopadvice.org.uk
Website
http://www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk
Area covered
Nationwide
Who is the service for?
Older people, their families and carers
Referral route
Please call or email
Specific ethnic group?
No
Summary of services
The FirstStop service spans housing, care, finance and rights and is delivered through their website, telephone Advice Line and a network of local and specialist partner organisations. The service covers: Care and support - in your own home, in specialist housing or in a care home.Housing - services to help you manage well at home and maintain independence, information about moving somewhere more suitable.Finance - paying for care including benefits and allowances, Council and NHS funding, insurances, financial planning and financial products.Your rights - the law, standards you should expect, how to get what you are entitled to and advocacy services that can support you.
When are the services run?
Monday to Friday
Time details
9am - 5pm
Remit
To provide clear and independent information and advice on care and housing for older people
