Charges for home care
How are my finances assessed?
If you have been assessed as needing a home care you are required to complete and sign a form that states your financial position in order for us to work out how much you can afford to pay. This is done under the fairer charging policy which is designed to make sure that you are claiming all the benefits you are entitled to and that you only pay what you can afford. We will meet with you to help you to complete this form.
How much will I have to pay?
If you have savings of over £22,250 you will have to pay the full cost of the care you receive. This charge begins from the date your care begins.
You may not have to pay anything if you have savings or capital below £22,250 and have income (other than earnings from any work that you do) of less than:
- £155.06 a week if you are over 60:
- £107.94 a week if you are aged between 25 and 60; or
- £92.25 a week if you are aged between 18 and 24.
Once you have been assessed to have less than £22,250, we may offer you help towards your cost of home care.
