Guidance Library

A care home is a service that gives accommodation and either nursing care, personal care or personal support. A residential educational establishment is a care home that gives education or training. Accommodation must be linked to the care they receive.

When a terminally ill individual becomes entitled to assistance.

Introduction about reviews and determinations when an individual does not make an application.

Details of an individual's right to appeal to the tribunal.

How the starting date of an individual's entitlement relates to backwards and forwards tests. Guidance to manage different scenarios.