Paying for care
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Helping you to understand the cost of social care
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Most people have to pay towards their care costs. Find out more about how much you might have to pay and how costs are calculated, whether paying for care at home, in the community, or in a care home. You can also find the easiest ways to pay a social care bill.

Priority Links
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- [I need advice…](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/paying-for-care/#advice)
- [Pay an invoice](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/paying-for-care/how-do-i-pay-for-my-care/paying-an-invoice/)
- [Easy read guidance](https://www.learningdisabilitydevon.org.uk/adult-social-care/)

Useful resources, tools and information
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- ### [How do I pay for my care?](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/paying-for-care/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](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/factsheet/financial-assessment-for-community-services/)

    Factsheet on how the cost of care at home (enabling, personal care or supported living) is worked out.
- ### [Paying for community care FAQs](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/paying-for-care/how-do-i-pay-for-my-care/faqs-paying-for-community-care/)

    Frequently asked questions about how costs for community care are worked out.
- ### [Paying for residential or nursing care](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/factsheet/paying-for-residential-and-nursing-care/residential-and-nursing-care-rates/)

    Factsheet on how the cost of residential care, nursing or extra care costs are calculated.
- ### [Paying for residential or nursing care FAQs](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/paying-for-care/how-do-i-pay-for-my-care/faqs-paying-for-residential-or-nursing-care/)

    Frequently asked questions about how costs for residential or nursing care are worked out.
- ### [Top-up payments](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/paying-for-care/how-do-i-pay-for-my-care/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](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/paying-for-care/help-with-paying-for-care/)

    Helping you to get financial advice on the best ways to pay for your care.
- ### [Self-directed support](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/assessments/care-support-needs-assessments/personal-budgets/self-directed-support/)

    Find out more about self-directed support – where you take responsibility for managing your own support arrangements.

I need advice…
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- [to maintain relationships](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/solutions/contact-with-friends-and-family/)
- [keeping my house clean and tidy](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/solutions/house-cleaning/)
- [moving around safely ](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/solutions/moving-safely/)
- [getting dressed and undressed](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/solutions/getting-dressed/)
- [preparing and eating a healthy diet](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/solutions/bathing/)
- [as I have a disability](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/care-and-support/disabilities/physical-disability-illness/)
- [accessing housing options](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/independent-living/housing-options/)
- [keeping safe from abuse](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/safeguarding/)
- [with money management](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/independent-living/life-skills/money-management/)
- [transitioning to adult services](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/care-and-support/younger-adults-16-18/transitions-adult-social-care-tasc-service/)
- [taking part in social activities](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/solutions/social-activities/)
- [with being able to work, learn and volunteer](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/independent-living/education-and-employment/)
- [as I look after someone](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/carers-support/)

Feedback and complaints
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Help us improve our service. We value your thoughts and feedback and take all complaints seriously.

[Contact the team](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/devon-social-care/feedback/)

Care and support online self-help tool
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Answer 14 yes or no questions to get information about support, equipment and local services which could help you.

[Start now](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/self-help/)

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