Preparing for a move
Find information about care homes and residential schemes.
Plan ahead
Even with the best precautions and support in place, a time may come when
you realise that you can't stay living independently in your home.
Although it may be a difficult decision to take, it is sensible to do this in a planned way and not in a crisis, when you may be recovering from illness or injury and need to take decisions very quickly.
Voluntary organisations can help
Visit the Age UK website to find information about moving to new accommodation.
FirstStop Advice is an independent, impartial and free service for older people, their families and carers to help them live as independently and
comfortably as possible. Phone 0800 377 7070 or email info@firststopadvice.org.uk
Independent Age offers free advice to older people, including how to find the best care home to suit your needs and how to find your way through the maze of payment choices. Phone 0800 319 6789.
Kent County Council and Medway Council have a list of care homes and residential schemes.