Say hello to Vera
Looking after an ageing mum or dad?Vera helps you work out what to do next.
Vera helps families through a parent’s ageing and care: the health changes, help at home, money, paperwork and hard conversations. Tell Vera what’s happening, in your own words, and she’ll give you a plan made for your family. When things change, she keeps up.
Mum or Dad approved for help at home but still waiting? See if care can start now →
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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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