Council care charges

Most people will be asked to pay something towards the cost of their care and support including:

• placements in care homes and supported living accommodation
• housework and shopping
• personal care in the home
• support workers
• carers' breaks and respite care
• transport
• day centres

If you’ve been assessed as needing them, some services will be provided by the council for free including:

• small home adaptations costing up to to £1,000 
• care and support at home for up to 6 weeks after a stay in hospital

To check if you can get financial support from the council, you must complete a financial assessment.

We calculate the amount you need to pay toward your care, based on the total cost of the services you receive.

The assessment determines how much, if anything, you’ll have to contribute toward the cost of your care.

You’ll pay for some or all your care if you:

• do not meet our criteria for support but you want to arrange some care privately
• do not complete the financial assessment form
• have more than £14,250 in savings or assets