19 Community care
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2. Where do I start if I think I need help?
3. What kind of help is there?
4. Can I get help if I look after someone?
5. Who pays if I get care in my home?
6. What if I have to go into hospital?
7. What if I need to move into a care home?
8. What if I need ongoing nursing care?
9. Will I have to sell my home?
10. Can I claim any benefits if I am in residential care?
11. What choice of care home do I have?
12. What if I want to move to a care home that costs more than the council will pay?
13. What if my move into a care home is temporary?
14. What rights do I have when I am in a care home?
15. What if I have difficulty getting the care I need?
17. About this leaflet
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This leaflet is published by the Legal Services Commission (LSC). It was written in association with Sue Bloomfield, a freelance consumer affairs writer.
Leaflet Version: May 2008