Long Term Care

Care for the elderly and disabled at home are currently enjoying a high political profile.

The Law Commission has called for a shakeup of outdated laws governing care provided to the elderly and disabled.

Adviser Equitycare has merged with Better Retirement's domiciliary care brand - Paying for Care at Home.

Individuals should contribute towards future long term care costs but insurers will face a difficult task providing schemes to suit, according to a survey conducted by law firm Pinsent Masons LLP.

The government's Green Paper on reform of the care and support system may result in widespread sales of long term care insurance

Some 50,000 old people a year are forced to sell their homes to fund care when they can no longer look after themselves - so why is long term care dying a death, asks Samantha Downes

Elsie, 54, is a secretary for a big law firm in the City. She is covered by her employer's group income protection scheme. However, the scheme will only cover her until she reaches retirement age - 60. While she will receive a substantial pension she...

BUPA's decision to withdraw from the pre-funded long term care (LTC) market has further reduced the size of the already dwindling sector. Does the market still have a future?

The Pension Annuity Friendly Society (PAFS) recently launched a new pre-funded long term care (LTC) solution. Will this wave of innovation continue and is the market likely to see more new products?

Too many people wait to buy long term care insurance until it becomes unaffordable. A new generation of hybrid products could help buck this trend, says Wojciech Dochan