Useful resources, tools and information
How do I pay for my care?
Advice and information about how care costs are calculated. With easy read guides included.
Paying for community care services
Factsheet on how the cost of care at home (enabling, personal care or supported living) is worked out.
Paying for community care FAQs
Frequently asked questions about how costs for community care are worked out.
Paying for residential or nursing care
Factsheet on how the cost of residential care, nursing or extra care costs are calculated.
Paying for residential or nursing care FAQs
Frequently asked questions about how costs for residential or nursing care are worked out.
Top-up payments
Top-up fees may be required if you are receiving care in a residential or nursing home that is more expensive than the value of your personal budget.
Independent financial advice
Helping you to get financial advice on the best ways to pay for your care.
Self-directed support
Find out more about self-directed support – where you take responsibility for managing your own support arrangements.
Financial support
This short video, produced and designed by Looking Local in partnership with Walsall Council, explains the financial assessment process and how you can access financial support.
To receive this support, you will need to complete a financial assessment
Feedback and complaints
Help us improve our service. We value your thoughts and feedback and take all complaints seriously.
Care and support online self-help tool
Answer 14 yes or no questions to get information about support, equipment and local services which could help you.
