title: Paying for Care Handbook (Fourth edition) Pauline Thompson et al Paying for Care Handbook (Fourth edition) Child Poverty Action Group 493pp £16.96 (plus £3.30 p&p) 1 90169 852 1 1901698521.
abstract: This handbook contains information on a wide range of benefits and issues surrounding paying for care, both at home and in care homes. It includes changes to pension credit implemented in October 2003 and details of relevant legislation. Guidance is included on welfare benefits, financial help, care at home, supported housing, the duties of health and social care, when care should be free, how charges are administered and how to challenge decisions. The book is indexed and cross-referenced.