Once it comes into force in April 2017, the amount an individual has to pay for care over their lifetime will be capped at £75,000 and the means-test threshold for residential care will be raised to £123,000.

Much thanks to AgeUK for the bulk of this article, please see AgeUK Contact details for more information about AgeUK locally and nationally. AgeUK also have an excellent website with a wealth of useful information.

The social care system in this country is in crisis and Age UK is currently campaigning for the government to implement much-needed change.  
But care is a mystery to many of us, so we've looked at 5 key areas that are commonly misunderstood to try and help explain the social care system better.
From cost of care to the choices available this web page has some very helpful information.
click 'read more' below for Age UK and Age UK Norwich details.

Protect yourself and reduce the risk of fire by:

• Not leaving cooking unattended
• Keeping doors closed at night
• Switching off as many electrical appliances as possible at night
• Putting out cigarettes and candles safely and keeping matches and lighters away from children

When you make your fire action plan:

• Always include children and elderly and disabled people
  
• Chose the best escape route and another way out and keep them clear
  
• Tell everyone where the door and window keys are
  
• Fitting smoke alarms on each floor level and testing the each week

To save your life in a fire:

• If your smoke alarm goes off in the night, don’t investigate - wake others and get out, following your plan
• Don’t open any doors that feel warm
• Don’t stop or go back for anything - phone the Fire Service on 999
• if you can’t get out, stay together in one room, close the door and wait to be rescued