Paying for care

Care services are means tested. Find out how we work out what you can afford to pay towards your home care.

Everyone who lives in a care home will need to pay something towards the cost. Find out how we assess how much you will pay.

Get an estimate of how much different types of care services cost in your area.

Our financial eligibility checker is a quick way to find out if you are likely to pay towards your care.

Direct payments allow you to organise and buy your care and support directly.

A deferred payment agreement is a loan for care home costs which is secured against your property.

Find out how to arrange independent financial advice.

Find out how to pay our invoices if we arrange your care and support services.

Find out about benefits, contact the welfare benefits helpline or apply for emergency help from Discretionary East Sussex Support Scheme (DESSS).