For families of ageing parents
A clear plan for your mum or dad.
Vera makes sense of what’s happening, what help is out there and what to do next. Then helps you make it happen, so you’re not doing it alone.
Approved for Support at Home but still waiting? Care may be able to start sooner.
Ways Vera can help
Start wherever you are.
- Care at home, soonerStart care while you wait for the funding.Good if Mum or Dad is approved for Support at Home, but the funding hasn’t started.Check if it could work
- A plan for your familyTalk it through and get a clear plan.Good if things are changing and you’re not sure what comes next.Talk with Vera
- Put the Kettle OnFive questions to ask Mum or Dad.Good if nothing’s urgent yet, but you want to know what they’d want. A free guide for the kitchen table.Get the free guide
- Quick next stepsA few taps, a few clear next steps.Good if you want something useful right now. No sign-up.Get immediate help
Care at home, sooner
Care can start before the funding does.
If Mum or Dad has been approved but the funding is months away, their home, savings or other assets could make it possible to start care now.
Check if it could work“I genuinely don't think I've ever been more surprised and delighted… competent support in a moment of vulnerability.”
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