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The Fair Deal Toolkit

Everything Irish families need to apply for the Fair Deal (Nursing Home Support) Scheme - explained simply, step by step.

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What's inside

  • Plain-English walkthrough of the whole Fair Deal application
  • Complete document checklist so nothing holds up your application
  • How the financial assessment works (income, assets and the 3-year cap)
  • Realistic timelines and the common mistakes that cause delays
  • Key contacts and where to get free help
  • Printable - save the whole guide as a PDF in one click

Plain-English, no jargon

Saves you hours of research

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What the toolkit covers

1. What the Fair Deal Scheme actually is
2. The three parts of a Fair Deal application
3. How the financial assessment works
4. Document checklist
5. Realistic timeline
6. Common mistakes that cause delays
7. Choosing the right nursing home
8. Where to get free help

Apply with confidence - get the toolkit

Stop second-guessing the Fair Deal process. Get the full step-by-step guide, document checklist and timeline in one place.

This toolkit is educational information only and is not financial, legal or tax advice. Fair Deal Scheme rules, rates and thresholds change over time. Always confirm current details and your individual situation with the HSE and Citizens Information before making decisions.