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Older people's rights. Information about benefits, retirement age, pensions and getting care services at home.
Information provided applies to England & Wales
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Care and treatment in the National Health Service is usually very good, but sometimes things can go wrong. These pages tell you how to go about dealing with a problem with the NHS.
This factsheet looks at how your discharge following NHS treatment should be managed so that you don’t stay in hospital longer than necessary and receive the help you need in the most appropriate place. (Content applies to England only)
This factsheet explains what you can expect if you receive NHS dental treatment, the charging system for NHS treatment and what you can do if you are dissatisfied with the care you receive. It also briefly looks at private dental treatment.
Tips about organising your financial and legal affairs so that, if neccessary, they can be looked after by another person in the future. Includes details of power of attorney and appointeeship.
Information aimed at older people about obtaining and paying for legal advice in England and Wales. Includes a link to a factsheet about getting legal advice.
Links to information about the state pension and financial support in retirement, including how to claim your state pension, pension credit and Carer's Credit online.
Many grandparents have limited or no contact with their grandchildren often because of family conflict following a divorce or separation. Information about what you can do in this situation.
Information for older people on things you can do to protect yourself both inside and outside your home to minimise your risk of being targeted by burglars or scammers.
