David Colman is a registered Social Worker with Social Work England and an independent consultant on elder care funding. With 12 years of experience in Adult Social Care, he assists families with Care Act assessments and NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. David focuses on the psychosocial aspects of ageing, including loneliness and legal preparedness.
David Colman is a seasoned Independent Social Worker who specializes in navigating the complex landscape of the UK social care system. After obtaining his Master's in Social Work from the University of Manchester, he spent over a decade working for various Local Authorities in Adult Social Care teams. David has conducted hundreds of needs assessments under the Care Act 2014, giving him an insider's view of eligibility criteria for council-funded care. He now operates independently, helping self-funding families plan for sustainable care and challenging incorrect funding decisions. Beyond the financials, David is deeply committed to mental wellbeing; he provides strategies to combat the epidemic of loneliness among UK seniors and guides families through the emotional process of bereavement. He is an expert on legal safeguards, regularly lecturing on the importance of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Advance Decisions. David writes to provide clarity in a confused system, offering seniors the tools to advocate for their rights and maintain their dignity. He believes that understanding the system is the first step to receiving better care.