Paying for care

You may need to contribute towards the cost of your care. Find out how this is assessed and how you can arrange your own care.

You will need a financial assessment to see if you can get help to pay for your care and support.

A personal budget is the amount it should cost to pay for your care and support, including the money we pay and the money you pay towards the cost of your care.

Direct payments allow you to arrange your own care and choose the services you want.

Find out about deferred payments and top up payments and how they can be used to pay for your care.

Some adults aged 18 or over with long-term health needs qualify for NHS continuing healthcare (NHS CHC).