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There are many types of equipment that can help you live more independently and safely at home.

If you need financial help to meet the costs of essential items in an emergency, an unforeseen event or exceptional pressures, there are grants and other support that you may be eligible for.

If you are caring for someone else aged 18 or over on a regular basis, without being paid for it, you can request a carer’s assessment.

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria for care and support or means-tested support you are a self-funder. This means that you are responsible for paying the full cost of your care.

Under the Care Act 2014, assessments are for people over the age of 18 requiring help to live in the best way possible.