Support with local authority and long-term care funding
Guiding you through a complex and emotional process
Arranging care for a loved one can be one of the most challenging times for any family. You may be asking:
How long will care be needed—weeks, months, or years?
What level of care will be provided?
Who will cover the cost, and how much will it be?
At Albany Wills, we offer expert guidance on navigating the financial and legal implications of long-term care. Whether it’s reviewing paperwork, negotiating with the Local Authority, or challenging funding decisions, we’re here to help.
Give us a call today on 01482 298543 or use the form on our contact page to discuss your needs or make an appointment.
What to expect from the process
Care funding issues can take time—sometimes many months or even years—due to delays within the Local Authority system. We aim to:
- Set clear expectations from the beginning
- Offer compassionate, transparent advice
- Keep you informed every step of the way
We know this is an emotionally charged experience. Our team is committed to delivering respectful, prompt, and professional service.
To ensure the best outcomes:
- Contact us as early as possible—ideally when the care needs assessment is being arranged
- Provide any documents or letters already received from the Local Authority
- If you’re using our PPPT With Insurance product, it includes £500 of support towards these services
Our approach
Guiding you through a complex and emotional process
At Albany Wills, we combine professional expertise with empathy to guide you through the complexities of care funding. Our experience includes resolving disputes during Financial Assessments, handling lengthy appeals and formal complaints to the Local Government Ombudsman, and managing cases involving various types of trusts.
We understand that care funding issues can be emotionally charged and time-consuming—often taking many months or even years due to delays within the Local Authority system. That’s why we work pragmatically and compassionately, always keeping your loved one’s best interests in focus.
From the outset, we aim to set clear expectations, offer transparent advice, and keep you informed every step of the way. Our team is committed to providing respectful, prompt, and professional service throughout the entire process.
Our long-term care services
We provide a range of support services designed to ease the burden on families and ensure a fair process:
Financial assessment form reviews
Once a care needs assessment is completed, a Financial Assessment is often required by the Local Authority to determine who pays for the care. This usually involves a detailed form disclosing income and assets.
We can:
- Examine the completed forms to ensure all entries are accurate
- Help families understand what information is needed
- Prevent costly mistakes that could lead to incorrect funding decisions
We recommend requesting the form from the Local Authority and completing it with our professional oversight.
Shielding communicating with the local authority on your behalf
If funding is refused based on incorrect information—such as misunderstanding ownership of property or trust arrangements—we can step in.
Our services include:
- Writing legal correspondence to explain and correct errors
- Clarifying complex financial arrangements like trusts
- Challenging unjust decisions with appropriate legal support
Please note: Our initial letter involves a more detailed review, which is reflected in the fee. Follow-up communication is more straightforward and lower cost.
Help with NHS continuing healthcare claims
Not everyone is aware that NHS Continuing Healthcare funding is available for those with significant health needs.
We assist in:
- Making initial claims for NHS Continuing Healthcare
- Challenging declined applications or reassessments
- Gathering medical and financial evidence to support your case
Shielding your assets from care costs
Without the right strategies in place, your estate may be diminished to cover long-term care expenses. This can include:
- Having to sell your home to pay for care.
- Depletion of savings and investments.
- Assessment of your income to fund care costs.
- Losing the inheritance meant for your family.
Planning ahead can help preserve your wealth and reduce the impact of care-related expenses.
