Free Care Fees Advice Event at Meadowbeck Care Home

Yorkshire Team

News • February 3rd, 2026

Thinking about the future, especially when it comes to care in later life, can feel like trying to solve a massive puzzle with half the pieces missing. It’s a conversation many families put off because it seems complicated, with lots of jargon about finances and legal stuff. But what if there was a simple, free way to get some straight answers? A local care home is stepping up to provide just that, offering a friendly space to get clear information on planning for care. The team at Meadowbeck, a Barchester care home, is hosting a completely free advice session to help people in the community navigate the often-confusing world of care fees and legal planning.

Untangling the costs of care

Let's be honest, one of the biggest worries when thinking about support in later life is the cost. How much does it actually cost? And who pays for it? These are massive questions. It’s a bit like planning a big trip; you need to know your budget before you can start picking destinations. This is where understanding care fees becomes so important. The upcoming event at Meadowbeck aims to shed light on exactly this. It's designed to guide people through the costs involved in receiving care and support. The session will explore the different ways to fund care, looking at options available through the Local Authority and what private funding involves. Getting this kind of information from financial experts can make a world of difference. It helps turn a huge, scary topic into a manageable plan. The advice session will have advisors on hand to discuss the specifics of care fees, offering clarity on a subject that can feel overwhelming. Having a solid financial plan is a cornerstone of effective care planning for later life.

Getting your affairs in order

Planning for the future isn't just about the money, though. There are other important bits of paperwork that can provide peace of mind for everyone involved. Two of the big ones are wills and having a power of attorney. A power of attorney is essentially giving a trusted person the legal authority to make decisions on someone’s behalf if they are no longer able to. It's a way of ensuring their wishes are followed. To help explain these topics, the event will feature guidance from Ware & Kay Solicitors and the experienced financial advisor Owen Thomas. These professional advisors will be there to answer questions and provide expert information. This part of the advice session is all about making sure that the legal side of planning for later life is handled properly, giving families the support they need. Owen Thomas, a respected financial advisor, will join the legal experts to offer a complete picture. The goal is to provide comprehensive support on these crucial matters.

A friendly space for your questions

Sometimes, the hardest part of finding information is not knowing who to ask, or feeling like the questions might be silly. That’s why this local event is designed to be as welcoming as possible. It’s not a formal lecture; it's a chance to chat, listen, and learn in a relaxed setting. People can meet the team at the care home, connect with others in a similar boat, and get answers from financial experts without any pressure. There will be refreshments available, making it more like a coffee morning than a heavy seminar. The General Manager at Meadowbeck Care Home, Annaliza Kemp, understands the need for such a supportive event.

Annaliza Kemp comments:

“We understand that planning for care can sometimes feel overwhelming. This event aims to provide clear, accessible information and the opportunity for people to asks questions and connect with experts and advisors in a safe and friendly space. Please RSVP to meadowbeck@barchester.com if you would like to attend.”

This underlines the whole point of the advice session: to make planning for care less daunting. It’s an opportunity to gather information and get the support needed for later life planning.

Event information at a glance

For anyone interested in getting some free, expert advice on care fees, wills, or power of attorney, here are the details for the upcoming session. It’s a local event open to everyone in the community looking for guidance and support. Remember to RSVP so the team at the care home knows how many people to expect. The planning for this event ensures there will be plenty of time for questions.