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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.
Pay a social care bill
Pay an invoice for care at home or residential care services.
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.
I need advice…
- to maintain relationships
- keeping my house clean and tidy
- moving around safely
- getting dressed and undressed
- preparing and eating a healthy diet
- as I have a disability
- accessing housing options
- keeping safe from abuse
- with money management
- transitioning to adult services
- taking part in social activities
- with being able to work, learn and volunteer
- as I look after someone
Care and support online self-help tool
Answer 14 yes or no questions to get information about support, equipment and local services that could help you.