Long Term Care

Pensions experts have called for the government to help savers access their pensions tax-free to fund long-term care.

Recently launched Family Building Society has linked with Chase de Vere and Key Retirement Solutions for later life planning referrals.

Only 13% of over 45s would consider seeking help from a financial adviser with their care funding, despite more than half stating they are confused by the subject, according to research.

Should financial health checks and care accounts become part of the long-term care market? Fiona Murphy looks at alternative recommendations for funding.

Fiona Murphy asks what does the ABI's social care Statement of Intent mean for the long-term care market?

When is the right time to talk LTC funding with clients?

New initiatives around funding long-term care will likely benefit only high-net worth consumers, while less wealthy people will still end up selling their homes to fund care, Zurich has suggested.

Pensions provider Just Retirement has launched an ‘immediate needs' annuity for people facing long-term care costs.

In October Symponia launched its Legal Academy to help foster strong working relationships between advisers and solicitors operating in the later life market. Helen Morrissey talks to joint managing director Jeremy Davies about his plans for the Academy....

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Department of Health have signed a ‘statement of intent' focusing on the future development of the long-term care market.