Money Matters

Paying for care can sometimes be confusing, and the amount you pay may depend on your personal financial circumstances. This page explains how care costs are assessed, what charges may apply for care at home or in a care home, and how personal budgets and direct payments can give people more choice and control over the support they receive. It provides useful information to help residents understand the financial side of adult social care and plan for their care needs. 

• Financial Assessments – Explains how the Council assesses a person's income, savings, and other financial circumstances to determine whether they need to contribute towards the cost of their care and support.
• Paying for Non-Residential Care and Support – Information about charges for care and support services provided while living at home or in the community
• Paying for Residential Care – Guidance on how care home placements are funded and how an individual's financial circumstances can affect what they are required to pay.
• Personal Budgets and Direct Payments – Explains how eligible people can receive a personal budget and, where appropriate, direct payments to arrange and manage their own care and support.