Long Term Care Planning covers arranging financial and practical support for older or vulnerable clients whose care needs require ongoing assistance, whether in a home setting or in care accommodation. A solicitor in this area helps families understand funding options, eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare, and the complex assessments that local authorities require under the Care Act 2014. They also advise on guardianship and lasting power of attorney, together with strategies to protect assets while ensuring suitable care arrangements are in place.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The matter is complex because it involves mixed funding streams (local authority assessments, NHS funding for Continuing Healthcare, and deferred payment options), deprivation of assets and lifetime planning. A solicitor provides guidance on lawful financial planning, protection of client funds, regulatory rules for client money, and navigating local authority procedures with specific review deadlines and safeguarding considerations.
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