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Paying for your care

In this section

  1. You are here: Paying for your care
  2. Paying for care if you are not in a care home
  3. Paying for care in a care home
  4. Deferred payment scheme
  5. Third party top ups
  6. Arranging and paying for the cost of care yourself
  7. Cost of care
  8. Understanding your care costs
  9. Care paid for by other agencies
  10. How to appeal after your financial assessment

If you have a social care assessment and are assessed as having eligible care and support needs, we will carry out a financial assessment with you or your financial representative. 

We will agree with you the amount that your care will cost. This is called a ‘Personal Budget’. You may have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. Your contribution will be worked out during your financial assessment.

The amount you need to pay will depend on:

  • your financial situation
  • the type of care you need
  • the amount of care you need.

It’s important you let us know straightaway if there are any changes to your income or savings. We may need to do another financial assessment.

If you disagree with the assessed charge or have any other issues relating to the financial assessment outcome, please contact us.

The video below explains what to expect when you have a financial assessment:

  • Next page: Paying for care if you are not in a care home

Contact the Adult Social Care Team

To find out more about adult social care services, request an assessment, or make an enquiry, please get in touch.

Telephone: 01709 822330

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Related topics about Paying for your Care

  • Download the non-residential charging policy
  • Read the Care Act Guidance
  • Find out more about Direct Payments
  • Find out more about social care assessments

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