Advisers have stressed they are keen to become more involved in long-term care (LTC) advice, with a desire to be included in council referral lists, the Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) says.
The House of Commons Public Bill Committee is to begin reviewing the Care Bill today (9 January.) APFA research compiled via NMG Consulting's Financial Adviser Census, revealed almost three in five financial advisers (58%) would like to be included in referral lists should local authorities be given a duty to suggest firms that can provide financial advice on care funding. The research also said over a third of advisers (35%) are providing advice to clients on long term care. Chris Hannant, director general at APFA, said: "The Care Bill currently making its way through Parliament h...
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