Benefits and support
Attendance Allowance
A practical guide to Attendance Allowance, the care and supervision needs that matter, and the evidence to prepare before claiming.
Open guideUnited Kingdom edition
A safer home. Clearer next steps.
Practical guidance for care, adaptations and everyday independence—researched from UK sources and clear about differences between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Guidance organised around the decision
Care at home
Care needs assessment
How to request a care needs assessment, describe day-to-day difficulties and understand the separate financial assessment.
Open guideAdapting the home
Home adaptations and Disabled Facilities Grants
Plan ramps, accessible bathrooms, wider doors and safer access with an assessment, written approvals and a complete budget.
Open guideMobility at home
UK stairlifts
Compare straight, curved and reconditioned stairlifts, check funding first and make installation and aftercare costs visible.
Open guideEquipment and aids
Daily living aids
Find equipment through NHS and council routes, test fit and usability, and avoid buying products that do not solve the real task.
Open guideSafety and reassurance
Personal alarms
Compare pendant alarms, fall detection and mobile telecare by coverage, response pathway, key access, privacy and total cost.
Open guideFalls prevention and lighting
Safer home lighting for steps and night-time routes
Plan even, low-glare lighting and dependable controls for stairs, entrances, bathrooms and the route between bed and toilet.
Open guideChoosing providers
Compare the service, not the commission
WOHNALIO groups providers by the job they can genuinely perform, service area, support and transparent terms.
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