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

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.

Information about qualifications can be found at:

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