External internet links

The following internet links may be helpful if you need more information on financing long-term care.

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Scottish Helpline for Older People
Call us on 0845 125 9732 (local call rates apply) Textphone: 0845 226 5851 10 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday

First Stop
0800 377 7070 - open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Carers UK
0808 808 7777 - Wednesday and Thursday 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm

Care Quality Commission
03000 616161

Age UK
0800 169 6565 (free call) Open every day from 8am to 7pm.

Counsel and Care
0845 300 7585 (local call rate) - Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm except Wednesdays: 10am to 1pm.

Disability Alliance
Telephone (Voice and Minicom): 020 7247 8776

Financial Advisers must hold the Long-Term Care Insurance qualification CF8 to advise on the subject.

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