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Introduction to care homes
Overview of the different areas covered in this section
Types of care home
Care homes, care homes with nursing and those supporting specific needs
Choosing a care home
Information, helpful hints and things to think about
Temporary stays in a care home
Including day care, nursing care and funding
Paying your care home fees
Who pays, financial assessments and the value of your home
Your home, assets and care home fees
What happens to your home and other property when you go into a care home
Care home standards and how to complain
Care home inspections and National Minimum Standards
Care homes and hospital
Moving into a care home from hospital and short stays for care home residents
Care homes and benefits
How a permanent or temporary stay may affect your entitlement to receive benefit
Care homes, pets and personal belongings
Care homes' policies on pets, furniture and other personal belongings
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