Over 45s ignoring 'the only people qualified' to help them fund care - research

Annuity provider Partnership's Third Care Index found people were far more likely to seek help from local authorities, social workers or the Citizens Advice Bureau, than speak to a financial adviser when planning the funding of their care. People also stated they would rather turn to the internet, their family, their doctor or a charity, despite, as Partnership points out, advisers being "the only people qualified to provide advice on financial products which can fund care". Just 13% said they would speak to a financial adviser - although this was up from 8% in 2012. The Care Bill,...