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Care Planning and Social Care Advice

We could all find ourselves with the responsibility for arranging care for ourselves or a family member at some time in our lives.

Our Care Planning and Social Care Advice service is here to help by providing access to a care adviser who can provide information and advice about adult care issues. And our Neurodiversity and Disability Advice Service can support adults and children, as well as parents or guardians whose child may have additional needs.

AVAILABLE FROM DAY 1

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What's included

These two services are designed to help you navigate the health and social care system.

You can request help if adult care and support is needed by you, your spouse or partner, parents, or children over the age of 21. And if you or your child requires advice in relation to any neurodiversity or disability need.

Our care advisers can help you to make the right choices by talking you through all aspects of adult care, including:

  • Assessing care requirements and selecting the best care provider.
  • Short-term and convalescent care following treatment.
  • The financial, legal, and practical aspects of adult care.
  • Understanding the hospital discharge process and the workings of the NHS and Social Services.
  • State funding of care, including all benefits and entitlements.

You can request help if you require advice in relation to any neurodiversity or disability need, or if you're the parent or guardian of a child who may have these needs, including ADHD, autism, or any learning or physical disability. This service can help you to make the right choices by talking you through how to navigate information and signposting for support strategies, funding, rights of parents, carers or employees and care options including:

  • How to navigate the available information.
  • How to know what services are available.
  • Understanding and knowing the duties and responsibilities of schools, GPs, and local authorities, including the SEND process.
  • Identifying and finding the best services.
  • Understanding your own employment rights as an employee, or as a parent of a child needing care.
  • Knowing how to challenge decisions and make appeals.

 

Healthcare done different

We’re not a health insurance provider. We’re a not-for-profit who complement the NHS, and we're on a mission to make private healthcare accessible to all.

  • No age limits.
  • Everyone is accepted (all UK residents).
  • No quotes, hidden fees, or excess to pay.
  • No medical questionnaire required.

Only £15.50* per person, per month.

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"I joined Benenden Health on the recommendation of a friend and have already been impressed with their patient care. I required a scan and my GP told the waiting list would be 18 -24 months. Contacted Benenden Health, had the scan within 2 months. My wife has also become a member. It has given us great peace of mind for the future."

Colin - Joined 2021

"From my first call to Benenden Health requesting help with physiotherapy, to having my first face to face appointment which took less than a week, I am already making progress with my treatment. Everyone I have dealt with have been really helpful and offered first class help and advice. Thank you!"

Pamela - Joined 2016

"From start to finish everything was dealt with pleasantly and efficiently. With Benenden Health, help and advice was always just a phone call away."

Sue - Joined 2010

"From start to finish everything was dealt with pleasantly and efficiently. With Benenden Health, help and advice was always just a phone call away."

Helen Graham - Joined 2010

 

How to access Care Planning and Social Care Advice

Please ensure you've read and understood what is and isn't included.

Calls to 03 numbers from UK landlines and mobiles cost no more than a national rate call to 01 or 02 numbers. If you receive inclusive free calls to 01 or 02 numbers with your landline or mobile tariff, calls to 03 numbers will also be included.