Paying for care and support
Find out more about paying for your care
In this section
Request an adult social care needs assessment
Your eligibility and the needs assessment process
Administration charges for adult social care services
Manage the cost of care, short breaks and support
Paying for your own care
Known as a ‘self-funder’
Direct Payments
A way to receive your personal budget
Charging for non residential services
Using government guidance to calculate charges
Charging for residential care
Financial assessments and contributions
Benefits you may be entitled to
Check what financial support you can get
Financial assessments
Calculating the cost of different forms of care
Deferred payment agreements for long term care
How they work and how your benefits are affected
Independent financial advice and care planning
Costs, appointees, choosing a financial adviser
Running out of money to pay for your care costs
Information and guidance
Personal budgets explained
What is a personal budget
Help with care costs from the NHS
NHS continuing healthcare and funded nursing care
2022 Cost of Care Exercise
Updates and reports regarding Cost of Care
